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 31 to 35.
In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (31) ______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (32) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (33) ______speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (34) ______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (35) ______ a person asks you to.
Điền vào ô 31.
A. if only
B. as
C. unless
D. since
Đáp án C
A. if only: giá như.
B. as: khi, bởi vì, như là.
C. unless = if not: nếu không.
D. since: bởi vì, kể từ khi.
Dịch: Các đồng nghiệp thường sử dụng tên họ và đi kèm với chức danh, thí dụ như ‘bác sĩ’ hay ‘giáo sư’, do đó bạn không nên sử dụng tên riêng nếu không được yêu cầu.