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 33 to 37.
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise is more than a mere nuisance. At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical damage to the eardrum, and (33) ___________ in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In addition to causing hearing loss, (34) __________ noise exposure can also (35) ___________ blood pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal communication. Noise pollution control is, (36) _________, of importance in the workplace and in the community.
Noise effects can be (37) ___________ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise level at the source, and protecting recipients with earplugs or earmuffs.
Điền vào ô 36
A. therefore
B. however
C. meanwhile
D. in spite of
Đáp án A
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
therefore: vì thế
however: tuy nhiên
meanwhile: trong khi đó
in spite of: mặc dù
Meanwhile:
- while something else is happening
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.
- in the period of time between two times or two events
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.
- used to compare two aspects of a situation
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.
Noise pollution control is, (36) therefore, of importance in the workplace and in the community.
Tạm dịch: Do đó, kiểm soát ô nhiễm tiếng ồn có tầm quan trọng tại nơi làm việc và trong cộng đồng.
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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 33 to 37.
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise is more than a mere nuisance. At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical damage to the eardrum, and (33) ___________ in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In addition to causing hearing loss, (34) __________ noise exposure can also (35) ___________ blood pressure and pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal communication. Noise pollution control is, (36) _________, of importance in the workplace and in the community.
Noise effects can be (37) ___________ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise level at the source, and protecting recipients with earplugs or earmuffs.
Điền vào ô 33
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
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She broke down the moment she heard the news.
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“Why I haven’t thought of this before?” Tony said to himself.
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