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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 the following question.
Câu hỏi:He talks continuously with his friends about his achievements. He’s kind of person who is always blowing his own horn.
- A. modest
- B. trying his best
- C. active
- D. showing off
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: D
blow one’s own horn: tự khoe khoang về thành tích của mình
show off: thể hiện, khoe khoang
modest (a): khiêm tốn
active (a): năng động
try one’s best: cố hết sức
=> blow your own trumpet/ horn = show off
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