* 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 Jits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (31)_________to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the (32)_________criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (33)__________, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (34) _________their suggestions very carefully. There’re many movie stars who were once out of work. There’re many famous novelists who made a complete trash of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to put off approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a (35)_________. But things are more likely deal with well if you persevere
and stay positive.
Điền vào số 31
A. mind
B. brain
C. thought
D. idea
Chọn A To make up one's mind = to make a decision: đưa ra quyết định.
Brain (n.): trí não;
Thought (n.): suy nghĩ;
Idea (n.): ý tưởng.
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