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 from 31 to 35.
How men first learnt to (31) __________words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (32) __________invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (33) __________certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, whetherspoken or written in letters, are called words.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (34) __________ powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (35) __________ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.
Điền ô số 35
A. take
B. send
C. break
D. move
Đáp án D
Giải thích: move (v) sb to tears = làm ai cảm động đến khóc
Dịch nghĩa: He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. = Anh ta có thể truyền đạt ý nghĩa của ngôn từ thứ mà ngân nga như âm nhạc, và thứ bằng vị trí và sự kết nối của chúng có thể làm nguwoif khác cảm động đến rơi nước mắt..
A. take (v) = lấy, cầm, chiếm, nhận, đạt giải thưởng
B. send (v) = gửi đi
C. break (v) = làm đổ vỡ