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 19 to 23.
My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.
I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (19) ______ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (20) ______ to some benefits, including discounts.
When I eventually started, I was responsible (21) ______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (22) ______ got on our nerves. (23) ______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget
Điền ô số 22
A. which
B. why
C. when
D. who
Đáp án D
Chủ điểm ngữ pháp liên quan tới Mệnh đề quan hệ.
A. which- Đại từ quan hệ (ĐTQH) thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật, đóng chứ năng làm chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ.
B. why- ĐTQH chỉ lí do.
C. when- ĐTQH chỉ thời gian.
D. who- ĐTQH thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người, đóng chức năng làm chủ ngữ.
Ở đây ĐTQH thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người customers (khách hàng) và đóng chức năng làm chủ ngữ (do nó đứng trước động từ got) => chọn “who”.
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