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 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 vào ô số 34
A. interest
B. appeal
C. attract
D. lure
Chọn B
Giải thích: Cấu trúc
Appeal to sb = gây ấn tượng, thu hút ai
Dịch nghĩa: Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions = Những nhà văn lớn là những người không chỉ có tư tưởng vĩ đại mà còn thể hiện những suy nghĩ trong lời văn gây ấn tượng mạnh mẽ đến tâm trí và cảm xúc của chúng ta.
A interest (v) in sth = có hứng thú, yêu thích cái gì
C. attract (v) sb / sth = hấp dẫn, thu hút ai
D. lure (v) = quyến rũ, lôi cuốn ai đi đâu hay làm gì (nghĩa tiêu cực)