V/ READING
Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
My name is Lizzie and I have a big family with 6 people: my parents, me and three
brothers. It's great fun, but it's not always easy (25).
in a large family. In my
family, we don't do many things together on weekdays because we're very busy. My parents
have to leave for work very early, so we (26)
have breakfast as a family.
However, we always eat dinner at home; sometimes we watch TV together. My brothers and I
often argue about what to watch on TV. My brothers usually win and I watch the things they
like, even football. But I'm (27)
and I don't get upset easily. My parents often
come home late, so we share the housework. I do the laundry, hang out clothes and (28)
the garbage. My big brothers, Matt and Tony set the table and vacuum the carpets.
They help me with my homework, too. My little brother, Tommy is only six years old, so his
only (29)
are putting his toys away and feeding our cat. Sometimes, he's very
messy, so I often have to clean up in the end. I love him, but I think I'm too patient with him.
25. A. having
C. live
B. to be
B. hardly
B. reliable
26. A. always
27. A. helpful
28. A. take out
29. A. works
VI WRITING
A. Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences.
30. flight/ was/of/ bad/ The/ because/ delayed/ weather/.
C. never
C. relaxed
B. bring
B. task
C. clean out
C. chores
B. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.
31. Because/ my grandma/ kind, everyone/ village/ love/ her.
D. to own
D. usually
D. easygoing
D. sweep
D. duty