Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
1. A. household B. childhood C. consent D. neighbour
2. A. outdated B. upbringing C. well – paid D. reunion
3. A. ancestor B. maternal C. heritage D. forefather
4. A. domestic B. partnership C. engagement D. proposal
5. A. discipline B. flexible C. wholehearted D. tolerant
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
6. A. family B. marriage C. parent D. adult
7. A. care B. argue C. share D. bare
8. A. dependent B. strength C. pregnant D. stringent
9. A. nutrition B. nature C. question D. nurture
10. A. strict B. divorce C. critical D. finance
III. Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, substitute the underlined part, or have the closest meaning to the original one
11. She often _______ a big breakfast but now she _______ only a glass of milk.
A. has/ is having B. was having/ had
C. had/has D. had had/ is having
12. Women whose husbands don’t contribute to the housework are more _______ to illness.
A. happy B. caring C. vulnerable D. creative
13.My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______.
A. happiness B. household chores C. responsibility D. employment
14. Turn down your voice. My grandma _______. Don’t make so much noise.
A. sleep B. sleeps C. is sleeping D. slept
15. Household chores are divided _______ among the members of the family.
A. equal B. equality C. equalize D. equally
16. Children _______ share the housework with their parents do better at school.
A. which B. whose C. who D. when
17. The father, the breadwinner, is responsible _______ the family financial.
A. in B. for C. with D. at
18. It is generally believed that "Men make _______ house and women make _______ home".
A. Ø / Ø B. a / an C. the / the D. an / the
19. We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard.
A. spending B. caring C. taking D. doing
20. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home.
A. shake B. hold C. join D. take
21. He is a _______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
A. frank B. lovely C. obedient D. caring
22. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work very late _______ night to do some important experiments.
A. in B. at C. for D. on
23. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
24. Where is Jimmy? - He is ____ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report.
A. on / for B. in / about C. to / through D. at / with
25. ‘We are not allowed _______ jeans at school.
A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn
26. Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _____ hospital yesterday
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
27. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______.
A. happiness B. household chores C. responsibility D. employment
28. You should not burn _______. You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
29. He was very respectful at home and _______ to his parents.
A. responsible B. caring C. obedient D. lovely
30. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit
31. It's hard work looking _______ three children all day.
A. after B. up C. to D. through
32. When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives a hand _______ tidying the living room.
A. on B. with C. for D. about
33. I put your keys in the drawer _______ they cannot get lost.
A. because B. let alone C. instead of D. so that
34. Alex is busy _______ for his exams.
A. to study B. studied C. studying D. studies
35. As families has evolved, the practice of being a _______ dad has become more common, and socially more _______
A. homemaker/ rejected B. househusband/ unacceptable
C. staying-home/ accepted D. stay-at-home/ acceptable
36. My brother was presented at the _______ of both his children.
A. born B. birth C. birth right D. raise
37. My father is a very good _______. His food is _______ and mouth-watering.
A. cooker/ tasteful B. cook/ tasty C. chief/ tasteless D. chef/ tasteful
38. I _______ with my parents last nights because I came back home late.
A. quarrel B. heated C. fell out D. argue
39. She found herself in _______ with her parents over her future career. Her dream was to become a businesswoman _______ her parents wanted her yo be a doctor.
A. consensus/ and B. conflict/ while C. different/ chase D. detached/ give up
40. Anna: “Why _______ you always _______ about my cooking?”
Bob: “Sorry. I don’t mean _______ you.”
A. are/ complaining/ hurting B. do/ complain/ offending C. have/ complained/ to offend D. are/ complaining/ to hurt
41. _______ is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters.
A. friends competitiveness B. sister competitiveness
C. children arguments D. sibling rivalry
42. It was so _______ of you to send me such a nice postcard.
A. care B. sociable C. thoughtful D. strict
43. If you cook. I’ll _______ the washing-up.
A. do B. make C. finish D. wash
44. Family _______ may lead to violence.
A. ties B. bonds C. tensions D. domestic
45. After arguments, my father usually _______ up with my mother by _______ her a big hug
A. puts/ having B. gives/ getting C. makes/ giving D. sets/ holding
46. It _______ a family _______ after 5 years apart.
A. have been/ get-together B. gives/getting C. makes/giving D. sets/ holding
47. The wedding was attended by her _______ family (= her parents, children, brothers and sisters) only.
A. in-law B. immediate C. urgent D. extended
48. I think you _______ very lucky to have such a/an _______ husband.
A. are/dependable B. have been/ dependent C. is/ reliable D. are being/ interdependent
49. My parents _______ up last year. It _______ a hard time for all of us.
A. give/ was B. break/ is C. divided/ is D. split/ was
50. _______ from the stress of childcare, the working mother is able to actively _______ their career.
A. free/ pursue B. apart/ follow C. different/ chase D. detached/ give up
IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks
Todays _______ (1) for measurable childhood success-from the Common Core to college placement-have chased ________ (2) chores from the to-do lists of many young people. In a survey of 1,001 U.S. adults released last fall by Braun Research, 82% reported having regular chores growing up, but only 28% said that they require their own children to do them. With students _________ (3) pressure to learn Mandarin, run the chess club or get a varsity letter, chores have fallen victim to the imperatives of resume-build- ing-though it is hardly clear that such activities are a better use of their time.
“Parents today want their kids spending time on things that can bring ________ (4) success, but ironically, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success-and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz., and co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies _______ (5) the benefits of chores-academically, emotionally and even professionally.
1. A. demand B. demands C. interest D. interests
2. A. household B. social C. breadwinner D. society
3. A. on B. for C. of D. under
4. A. him B. it C. them D. they
5. A. show B. showing C. shows D. is showing
V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks
Families in Belgium
People in this country have the strongest families ever. Relatives like to (51) _______ together and at this time the house is full of noisy and happy children. (52) _______ young people like to visit their aunts, uncles and grandparents. When children grew up they always live separate (53) _______ their parents. Grandparents can help to take the grandchildren from the kindergarten or school. Belgians (54) _______ fond of travelling and they are ready to visit all the countries with their family.
They can spend (55) _______ 2000$ for the family holiday. They like to spend time in conversations when they gather together. They discuss everybody and everything but never talk about their own (56) _______ problems. Mostly the Belgians get (57) _______ at 25-30 when they almost understand what they want to receive from their life. At first, they buy a house and make it (58) _______ and only then think about having children. Women works as (59) ______ as men. In the Belgian family, all duties are divided between husband and wife, equally. Parents always think about the future for their children and (60) _______ the child is in the kindergarten they think about his higher education and choose the university.
51. A. gather B. engage C. involve D. participate
52. A. Even though B. When C. Ever D. Even
53. A. with B. From C. x D. in
54. A. do B. be C. have D. are
55. A. about B. approximate C. rough D. sharp
56. A. issue B. economics C. financial D. person
57. A. marry B. married C. marriage D. marrying
58. A. comfort B. hot C. cozy D. convenience
59. A. so B. possible C. many D. much
60. A. the time B. while C. where D. in which
VI. Use the given verbs in either simple present or present continuous form.
61. To be honest, I (doubt) ______________ whether he will come back home.
62. Every year I (take) ______________ an English course to improve my English.
63. I (hope) ______________ you know what you (do) ______________ now.
64. Everyone, except me, (know) ______________ that he is flirting Anna.
65. It’s time we turned on the air conditioner. It (get) ______________ hotter and hotter every day.
66. What (be) ______________ the matter? Why (you/stare) ______________ at me like that?
67. Be quite, Peter. You (always/ interrupt) ______________.
68. At the moment, Emily (go out) ______________ with Mark. They (seem) ______________ very happy together.
69. Plenty of other interesting things (currently/ go on) ______________ in the city center.
70. Please don’t pay any attention to Mike. He (just/be) ______________ irritable.
VII. Put the words in brackets into the correct word form.
Overprotective parents
Overprotective parents generally want to protect their children from harm, from hurt and pain, from (71) (HAPPY) ______________, bad experiences and rejection, from hurt feelings, failure and (72) (DISSAPOINTED) ______________.
When you hear them say it like that, it sounds (73) (ADMIRE) ______________ to begin with, but look closer and (74) (THOUGHT) ______________ about what experiences their children are prevented from having.
Overprotective parents often prevent their children from trying new (75) (ACTIVE) _____________ such as discovering the joy of climbing. Many sporting activities are (76) (ENCOURAGE) _____________, along with social activities which would include opportunities for gaining social (77) (COMPETENT) _____________
What many overprotective parents fail to see is that their own (78) (FEARFUL) _____________ from childhood are now being lived out through their children, thus creating a new (79) (GENERATE) _____________ of the same fear filled (80) (LIVE) _____________ that was theirs.
IIX. Read the passage and match the paragraphs with suitable headings. There are more headings than needed
A. Embrace the power of acceptance
B. Be your child’s confidant
C. Let your child decide everything by himself
D. Care to listen
E. Help your child overcome his difficulties
F. Spend time together
G. Have an open mind
Tips for parents to bridge generation gap with teens
Once your child steps into the teens, it triggers off the so-called “generation gap”. What a tough time it is for both you and your child! These tips will enlighten you on how to bridge this gap.
Ensure that communication is a two-way street
When conversations are respectful, teens feel respected and accepted by members of the older generation, lessening the gap between the two generations. Open lines of communication are the best tool to use in multigenerational families. Teach elders and teens to communicate freely, without feeling offended. No member of the household must be allowed to feel isolated by being kept out of conversations.
81. _____________
An open mind is never closed to a different points of view. Keeping an open mind during interactions enables everyone to see things through the other’s eyes. Such an attitude provides an invaluable insight that can bring about resolution of conflicts. It is important for you to understand that, just because your child is a teen, it doesn’t mean that she cannot have preferences and interests independent of yours.
82. _____________
Now that your mind is open to your teen’s views, stop resisting change. This will spontaneously usher in a mindset of sharing between you and your teen. Accepting your teen, who is a member of the next generation, as she is won’t be easy, but it is worth the effort to maintain the harmony of your relationship. Taking time to understand your teen’s perspective and accepting her decisions can still in her a great deal of self-confidence
83. _____________
To listen means to receive, focus and understand. While growing up, at some point or the other, we have all been at the receiving end of our parents’ lectures about perfection. But it’s time to do away with that approach and replace it with one where you try to understand what your teen desires to convey. Remember, what she has to say is an extension of herself which she wants you to understand; so, listening to her should be your first priority. Of course, the final say is still yours, but do it graciously.
Let this be the golden rule under your roof: “Never interrupt while the other is speaking”. This will trigger a very rewarding flow of mutual understanding in your home. Allow your teen to speak without disruption. The freedom to emote and reveal her mind will address most of her concerns. It will also assure her that she is an important member of the family.
84. _____________
This will take your relationship in the right direction. Have a day out with your teen at least once a month. This will strengthen the bonds that exist between the two of you. Fix a day when you would do things that she wants you to do. Give in to her likes and dislikes when both of you go shopping. After watching a movie, allow her to voice her views. Talk about her friends and get to know them better through your conversation with her.
85. _____________
This will give her confidence. Nothing could be more precious to your teen than having you as her trustworthy confidant. She should know that no matter what he said or felt or did, her relationship with you is secure.
Bridging the generation gap can be a long an arduous mission. If you boil it down to its essential, generation gap does not arise because of difference in age, but owing to clashes caused by egos and willfulness. Set these aside to develop the right perspective and you will enjoy a healthy relationship with your teen.
IX. Complete the sentences using the given words (Use the present simple or present continuous tense)
86. He/ often/ have/ breakfast/ late.
________________________________________________________________________________
87. You/ do/ the housework/ at the moment?
________________________________________________________________________________
88. John’s girlfriend/ wear/ a red T-shirt/ now.
________________________________________________________________________________
89. They/ like/ beer or wine?
________________________________________________________________________________
90. What/ he/ usually/ do/ morning?
________________________________________________________________________________
91. The teacher/ never/ lose/ his temper.
________________________________________________________________________________
92. Why/ you/ play/ music/ loudly now?
________________________________________________________________________________
X. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Ostego High School in 1953.
While still in high school, Jean meet a young man named Charles “Chuck” Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Ostego area. To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Ostego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who bought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother.
93. Before Jean’s father passed away, her mother used to ______.
A. work outside the home B. be a house wife
C. support the family alone D. work as a secretary
94. Which is not referred to Jean?
A. She was a responsible girl.
B. She never helped her mother with household chores.
C. She often did well at school.
D. She went to high school.
95. Jean’s husband was a ______.
A. teacher B. dancer C. soldier D. servant
96. Jean ______.
A. served in the military B. lived in Korea for fifteen months
C. had a daughter D. got married when she was a student
97. Which was not true about Jean?
A. She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child.
B. She worked outside the home before she had a child.
C. She was very happy when she got a baby.
D. She quit her job to look after her baby.
XI. Find a mistake in each sentence below.
98. You (A) are (B) drink more (C) and more wine (D) now
99. Jean is away (A) on holiday (B) so her assistant is (C) handles her (D) work.
100. The meaning of marriage (B) vary from country to country and (C) has changed (D) across time
101. The vast majority of adults around the world believe a child needs to be risen in a home with both a mother and a father in order to (D) grow up happily.
102. (A) The marriage continues to (B) be viewed by (C) many as the “gold (D) standard” in relationships.
XII. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning.
103. There are three or four generations in an extended family.
® An extended family ___________________________________________________________
104. They don’t allow Daisy to go to work on foot
® Daisy ______________________________________________________________________
105. Doing regular exercise is good for health.
® It is ________________________________________________________________________
106. We do our share of housework willingly.
® Our share of housework ________________________________________________________