ATHRIFTYBUYER CHASES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON.A. PROFES...
Câu 24. A
thrifty
buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
A. professional
B. economical
C. careful
D. extravagant
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 25
to 29.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.
One thing you have to be (25)... 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 (26)... 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 (27)... their suggestions
carefully. There are many film stars (28)... were once out of job. There are many
famous novelists who made 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
(29)... well if you persevere and stay positive.