Câu hỏi:
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Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passgae.
A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE
Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (21) __________ a concert pianist, he has gone into business, recently setting up his own company. After leaving university I decided to (22) __________ myself to a career in music. I loved performing, but it was hard work. I played at concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got reviews. But after a while I felt I had gone as far as I could. Unless you're one of the world's top 20 pianists, it's difficult to earn a good living and I wasn't one of the greatest. When I gave up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I was. But I felt free and (23) __________I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a qualification in business administration I joined the recording company EMI and mes about famous artists. A year ago started their classical video division, producing program I left EMI and formed a new company, New M nd formed a new company, New Media Systems, which (24) __________ in multimedia programs. (25) __________I run my own business, I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements. Although the stress is high and I work long hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much worse. It took physical, emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures live with now.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passgae.
A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE
Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (21) __________ a concert pianist, he has gone into business, recently setting up his own company. After leaving university I decided to (22) __________ myself to a career in music. I loved performing, but it was hard work. I played at concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got reviews. But after a while I felt I had gone as far as I could. Unless you're one of the world's top 20 pianists, it's difficult to earn a good living and I wasn't one of the greatest. When I gave up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I was. But I felt free and (23) __________I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a qualification in business administration I joined the recording company EMI and mes about famous artists. A year ago started their classical video division, producing program I left EMI and formed a new company, New M nd formed a new company, New Media Systems, which (24) __________ in multimedia programs. (25) __________I run my own business, I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements. Although the stress is high and I work long hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much worse. It took physical, emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures live with now.
A. like
B. working
C. how
D. as
Trả lời:
Kiến thức: Giới từ
Giải thích:
like (prep): giống như working (V-ing): làm việc
how: như thế nào/ bằng cách nào as + danh từ chỉ nghề nghiệp: trong vai trò của/ như là
After spending five years (21) as a concert pianist, he has gone into business, recently setting up his own company.
Tạm dịch: Sau năm năm làm nghệ sĩ piano hòa nhạc, anh ấy đã đi vào kinh doanh, gần đây thành lập công ty riêng của mình.
Chọn D
Kiến thức: Giới từ
Giải thích:
like (prep): giống như working (V-ing): làm việc
how: như thế nào/ bằng cách nào as + danh từ chỉ nghề nghiệp: trong vai trò của/ như là
After spending five years (21) as a concert pianist, he has gone into business, recently setting up his own company.
Tạm dịch: Sau năm năm làm nghệ sĩ piano hòa nhạc, anh ấy đã đi vào kinh doanh, gần đây thành lập công ty riêng của mình.
Chọn D
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