Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.

The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (25) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (26) ______ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (27) ________, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (28) ________evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.

The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.

Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (29) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.

Điền vào ô trống 28

A. indisputable 

B. arguable 

C. doubtless 

D. unhesitating

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

There is also (28) indisputable evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.

The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.

Tạm dịch: Ngoài ra còn có bằng chứng không thể chối cãi rằng nhắn tin đã ảnh hưởng đến kỹ năng đọc viết.

Việc sử dụng rộng rãi điện thoại di động, không còn nghi ngờ gì nữa, cũng ảnh hưởng đến người tiêu dùng trưởng thành. Nhân viên nào, trên đường đi làm về, sẽ miễn cưỡng trả lời cuộc gọi từ sếp của họ? Rõ ràng, chỉ có 18% trong số chúng ta, theo một cuộc khảo sát, sẵn sàng tắt điện thoại di động của chúng ta sau khi chúng ta rời văn phòng.

indisputable /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl/ (a): that is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied

=> synonym undeniable

VD: indisputable evidence

arguable /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ (a): if something is arguable, you are not completely certain whether it is true or correct

=> synonym: debatable

VD: Whether good students make good teachers is arguable.

doubtless /ˈdaʊtləs/ (adv): almost certainly/ without doubt

VD: He would doubtless disapprove of what Kelly was doing.

unhesitating /ʌnˈhezɪteɪtɪŋ/ (a): done or given immediately and confidently

VD: He gave an unhesitating „yes’ when asked if he would go through the experience again.

Chọn A