VIII:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business ……(61)…….., involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists ……(62)…….. optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. ……(63)…….. there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects.
Worksheets require defining the problem ……(64)…….. a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence ……(65)……... Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.
Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper ……(66)…….. procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember.
…… (67)…….., people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large ……(68)…….. of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question "What will I do after graduation?" A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or ……(69)…….. for a year.
A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I do after graduation that will ……(70)…….. a successful career?"
Trả lời câu hỏi dưới đây:
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Đáp án là B. Cách thành lập tính từ ghép từ V+ O : Danh từ - phân từ ( V-ing/ V-ed )