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II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap.
Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Fathers used to act as the "breadwinner" of their family, and as the teacher of moral
those roles are gradually changing.
and religious values. (31)
money. This
More and more women are going out to work and (32)
increases the budget of the family. Besides, there are various programmes assisting mothers
financially. These changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make
paternal financial support less essential for (33)
With the (34)
families.
of financial support reduced, and with a changing
concept of a father's role, modem fathers tend to be more involved in children's caregiving.
They are now spending more time and energy on their children.
Researches suggest that fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in
die world, which helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children (35)
receive more love from their fathers are less likely to have behavioural
problems.
er 31. A. Therefore
32. A. lake
B. So
C. However
D. Despite
As 33.A. each
B. gain
B. much
C. earn
D. get
C. little
D. many
34. A. suffering
B. severity
C. intensity
D. burden
35. A. who
B. which
C. whom
D. where
The cuestions by choosing the best answer A, B,