Read the follwing 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.
Criticism
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (23) ________ 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 mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your purpose and let constructive criticism have a positive (24) ________ on your work. If someone says you’re totally lacking talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (25) ________ their suggestions carefully. There are many films stars (26) ________ were once out of job. There are many famous novelists who madee a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to turn (27) ________ well if you persevere and stay positive.
Điền ô số 24
A. affect
B. effect
C. result
D. change
Đáp án B.
Tạm dịch: let constructive criticism have a positive ________ on your work: Hãy để phê bình mang tính xây dựng có một _______ tích cực lên công việc của bạn.
A. affect (v): ảnh hưởng đến
Ex: Exhaust fumes badly affect the enviroment.
B. effect (n): sự ảnh hưởng
C. result (n): kết quả
D. change (n): sự thay đổi
Chỗ trống cần một danh từ và sau chỗ trống là giới từ on → Đáp án đúng là B.
Ta có cấu trúc:
to have a positive effect on sth: có ảnh hưởng tích cực đến cái gì.
Ex: His encouragement has a positive effect on her spirit.