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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28
Some people return to college as mature students and take full- or part-time training courses in a skill will help them to get a job. The development of open learning, (25)______ it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available (26)______ many people. This type of study was formerly restricted to book-based learning and (27)______ course but now includes courses on TV, CD-ROM or the Internet, and self-access courses at language or computer centers. Americans believe that education is important at all stages of life and should not stop (28) ______ people get their first job. About 40% of adults take part in some kind of education. About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs while the (29)______ are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction. Schools and community colleges arrange evening classes, and a catalog of courses is published by local boards of education.
A. that
B. when
C. whereas
D. otherwise
Đáp án B
A. whereas: trong khi- Liên từ chỉ sự đối lập.
B. when: khi mà.
C. that : mà, rằng.
D. otherwise: mặc khác, nếu không thì.
Chỉ có B là hợp nghĩa.
Dịch: Người Mĩ tin rằng, giáo dục đóng vai trò rất quan trọng đối với mọi giai đoạn trong cuộc đời và không nên dừng lại khi mọi người đã tìm được cho mình công việc đầu tiên.