JAMB - English Language (2002 - No. 51)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The future of the company is ...... though many seem .....about it?
The future of the company is ...... though many seem .....about it?
okay / optimistic
promising / nostalgic
rosy / pessimistic
dicy / unsatisfied
설명
The phrase "The future of the company is..." sets the tone for the statement about the company's outlook. The term "rosy" means promising, bright, or optimistic. Therefore, the first part of the sentence suggests a positive outlook.
The second part of the sentence, "though many seem... about it," indicates that there are individuals who feel a certain way about the future. The term "pessimistic" means having a negative outlook or expecting the worst.
So, the complete sentence would read: "The future of the company is rosy, though many seem pessimistic about it." The contrasting words "rosy" and "pessimistic" highlight the different perspectives on the company's future.