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 23
A. knowledgeable
B. clever
C. worried
D. aware
Đáp án D.
Tạm dịch: One thing you have to be _______ of is that: Một điều mà bạn phải ______ đó là
A. knowledgeable about: biết nhiều
B. clever: sáng dạ, thông minh
C. worried about: lo lắng
D. aware of: biết, nhận thức được
Ex: Even though some smokers are well aware of the bad effects of smoking, they don’t give it up.
Sau chỗ trống có giới từ of → Đáp án đúng là D. aware.