Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phases that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38:

People have always dreamt of living forever. Although we all know this will never happen, we will want to live as long as possible. __(34)__, there are advantages and disadvantages of a long life.In the first place, people who live longer can spend more time with their family and friends. Secondly, __(35)__ have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing life, when they can do the things they‘ve never had time for. __(36)__, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to spend time in hospital or become burden __(37)__ the children and friends. Many of them find this dependence annoying or embarrassing. In addition to this, __(38)__ the fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become and it’s often difficult to make new friends. To sum up, living to a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay healthy enough to remain independent and enjoy life.

Question 36:

A.

A. In other words

B.

B. For example 

C.

C. On the other hand 

D.

D. Contrary to

Đáp án và lời giải
Đáp án:C
Lời giải:

Đáp án C

In other words: nói cách khác

For example: Ví dụ như

On the other hand: mặt khác

Contrary to + danh từ : ngược lại

(36), there are some serious disadvantages. [Mặt khác, có một số bất lợi nghiêm trọng.]    

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