Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29V/ 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 |