VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE
Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (26) a concert pianist he has gone into business, recently (27) up his own company. "After leaving university, I decided to (28) myself to a career in music. I loved performing but it was very hard (29) I played at concerts in Europe and America, made recordings got good reviews. But after a while, I felt I had gone as (30) as I could. Unless you are one of the world's top pianists, it's difficult to earn a good (31) 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 (32) I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a (33) in business administration I joined the recording company EMI and started their classical video division, producing programs about famous artists. A year ago I left EMI and formed a new company, New Media System, which (34) in multimedia programs.
Now that 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 (35) hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much worse. It took physical, emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures I live with now.
(34)
A.specializes
B.focuses
C.concentrates
D.dedicates