Question

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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 26

WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME

        Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25)_____ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26)_____ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27)_____ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others'

perceptions as well. Research (28)_____ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29)_____ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.

A. like

B. alike

C. likely

D. unlikely

Answer 1

Kiến thức: Từ vựng, từ loại

Giải thích:

Sau động từ tobe “is” cần một tính từ.

like (adj): giống nhau                                     alike (adj): giống nhau (không đứng trước danh từ)

likely + to V (adj): có khả năng                       unlikely + to V(adj): không chắc sẽ xảy ra

One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) likely to reveal a great deal about herself

Tạm dịch: Một khảo sát thú vị cho thấy sự lựa chọn của một người phụ nữ có khả năng tiết lộ rất nhiều về bản thân cô ấy

Chọn C