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 best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Working mothers

Because an increasing number of people are opting to work outside the traditional office, notebook PCs are becoming more and more popular. However, you should know that notebook PCs aren't for everyone. As you (27) ___________ up the pros and cons of your desktop PC with a new system, you should bear (28) ____________ mind that you may get better profit for your money by investing in a faster, more powerful desktop PC.

Portability comes at a price. Leave your laptop unattended for any length of time in any sort of public place and you will quickly discover that it has been stolen. You could even lose it without any intentional neglect on your area; laptops (and all the business and personal information they contain) are easy (29) _____________ for skilled thieves. So, yes, there are definitely serious security issues. Also, if you are prone to tossing your laptop around as you do your purse, workout bag or umbrella, you’ll probably break it before you get your money's worth. Guarantees are getting better and longer, but they still won’t cover a simple slip, let alone (30) _____________ carelessness. So, before you (31) _________ out to get yourself the latest technological appliance, think long and hard as to whether a notebook PC is really suitable for you.

Điền vào ô trống 29

A. aims

B. objects

C. targets

D. goals

Answer 1

Đáp án C.

Tạm dịch: ... laptops (and all the business and personal information they contain) are easy targets for skilled thieves: Máy tính xách tay (và tất cả những thông tin kinh doanh hay cá nhân mà nó chứa đựng) là những mục tiêu dễ dàng cho các tên trộm chuyên nghiệp.

A. aim (n): mục đích, dự định, sự chĩa súng vào ai = B. object

Ex: Her aim is to be famous: Mục đích của cô ấy là nổi tiếng.

C. target (n): kết quả mà bạn cố gắng để đạt được, vật hay người được nhằm vào, con mồi, mục tiêu.

D. goal (n): mục đích trong đời, bàn thắng.

Ex: to pursue one’s goal in life: theo đuổi mục tiêu của đời mình.

Chọn target vì từ này mang hàm nghĩa con mồi (trong trộm cắp).