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 23 to 27.

My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.

I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (23)______ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (24) to some benefits, including discounts.

When I eventually started, I was responsible (25) ______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (26) _____ got

on our nerves. (27) ______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.

Question 27

A. In contrast

B. However

C. Moreover

D. On the whole

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Đáp án D

Kiến thức về liên từ

A. In contrast: Ngược lại                                B. However: Tuy nhiên

C. Moreover: Hơn thế nữa                              D. On the whole: Nhìn chung

Tam dịch:

"They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers who got on our nerves. (27)______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget” (Họ khiến cho công việc vui vẻ hơn ngay cả khi chúng tôi phải đối phó với những khách hàng khó tính. Nhìn chung, làm việc ở đấy cho tôi một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời mà tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên.)