REVISION UNIT 1

I. Choose the best answer.

1. My mother ______for groceries and cooks. My father cleans the house and ____ the heavy lifting.
A. shop – brings B. shops – does C. go – do D. go shopping – bring
2. I think she likes _____ the house every day.
A. to sweep B. to swept C. sweeping D. to sweeping
3. My sister often _________ and ________ the clothes.
A. laundry – ironing C. does the laundry – irons
B. does a laundry – ironing D. do the laundry – irons
4. I often do the washing ___ and my brother takes ____ the rubbish.
A. up – out B. up – up C. out – out D. out – up
5. My wife _____ most of the _____ around the house.
A. handle – household B. handling – chores C. handles – households D. handles – chores
6. My mother is a _____ while my father is a _____.
A. homemaking – breadwinner C. homemaker – breadwinner
B. homemaker – breadwinning D. homemakers – breadwinners
7. My husband is _____for household _____.
A. responsible – finance C. responsibility – finance
B. responsibility – financial D. responsible – financial
8. She is _____ while her farther is _____ appliances.
A. clears the home – fixes C. cleaning the house – fixing
B. cleans the house – fixes D. clear the house – fixing
9. He hardly _____ and _____.
A. cooking – emptying C. do the cooking – empty
B. cook – empty D. does the cooking – empties
10. They are trying _____ the house.
A. to tidying up B. to tidy up C. tidying up D. tidies up
11. She is _____ urgent report _____ the moment.
A. works on – in B. working at – in C. working on – at D. works at – at
12. I have ___ the children ____ my husband works to earn money.
A. to look up – or B. looks after – but C. to looking up – so D. to look after – and
13. Husbands who _____ make their wives happy.
A. splits homework B. share housework C. shares housework D. split homework
14. Women whose husbands do not _____ the household chores are unhappy.
A. contribute to B. contribution C. contribution to D. contribute
15. They are more _____ illness and tend _____ more about divorce.
A. vulnerable with – to think C. vulnerable to – to think
B. vulnerable to – thinking D. vulnerable with – thinking
16. Parent must _____ a good example for the children.
A. take B. make C. set D. show
17. Mum and dad are not critical _____ each _____.
A. of – other B. on – another C. in – other D. at - another
18. I can’t find _____ to work well together _____ you.
A. something – to B. a way – with C. ways – to D. some way – with
19. We hate _____ the dishes because we often break things.
A. to wash B. washing C. doing D. to do
20. Both men and women have equal chances _____.
A. to recreation B. to create C. for create D. for recreation
21. It is advisable to ______ the household chores equally among family members.
A. share B. split C. divide D. All are correct
22. _____ is sharing housework and childcare evenly.
A. Equal shared parenting C. Equally shared parenting
B. Equal parenting shared D. Equally parenting shared
23. _____ is a way of _____ a problem.
A. Solving – solution B. Solution – solve C. Solve – solution D. Solution – solving
24. Solution is a way of _____ difficult situation.
A. deal to B. dealing to C. dealing with D. deal with
25. She wants to stay at home and _____ her children.
A. nurture B. natural C. nature D. nurturing
26. Balance is a state where things are _____ weight and force.
A. equal B. of equal C. equal to D. equal on
27. “______ hands make ______ work”
A. Many – light B. Much – light C. Many – heavy D. Much – heavy
28. My dad is responsible _________ things around the house.
A. for mend B. to mend C. to mending D. for mending
29. Besides the elder child in the family, I _______ a large share of housework.
A. take in B. take out C. take up D. take away
30. My sister and I _________ table for meals.
A. take turn to lay B. takes turn laying C. takes turns to lay D. take turns laying
31. People tend to live in _______families which consist ___ parents and children.
A. extended – of B. intended – with C. nuclear – of D. clear – with
32. Some children go to ____ schools when they are under 5 years old. Some stay at home with a ____.
A. primary – child-minder C. secondary – child-minded
B. high – child-minded D. nursery – child-minder
33. He feels happy ______ his parent _______ clean and neat clothes to work.
A. seeing – wearing B. to see – wearing C. to see – to wear D. seeing – to wear
34. Old people usually live in a ________ home where there are people caring ____ them.
A. nursing – for B. nurse – ø C. nursed – for D. nursing – ø
35. Parents sometimes spend their free time ____________ ____ the school.
A. to collaborate – in C. to collaborate – with
B. collaborating – in D. collaborating – with
36. Parents often spend their free time __________ children ____ their homework.
A. help – with B. to help – on C. helping – on D. helping – with
37. My mother always _______ me advice ___ behavior.
A. gave – on B. gives – on C. gave – at D. gives – at
38. A women’s job is to _____ care ____ the house.
A. taking – of B. takes – on C. take – of D. took – on
39. She often shops for groceries because she wants to choose _______ and _____ ingredients for the meals.
A. more fresh – more healthy C. freshest – the healthiest
B. most fresh – most healthy D. the freshest – healthiest
40. Home making can’t only ________ the wife. Both husband and wife should _______ in household chores
to make family happy.
A. be the job of – join hands C. be the job to – join hands
B. is the job to – joins hand D. is the job of – joins hand
41. In the family, person who ________ for the family is the ________.
A. provides – providing B. providing – provider C. provides – provider D. provider – provide
42. Please give me a reason ____ the opinion you agree ____.
A. for – with B. of – with C. for – about D. of – about
43. Woman also shares the household _________ burden ____ her husband.
A. financial – with B. finance – with C. financial – to D. finance – to
44. Are women now happy ______ their ______?
A. to – roles B. about – role C. to – role D. about – roles
45. _______ family consists of three or four generations - _____ grandparents, grandparents, parents
and children.
A. Nuclear – grand B. Extended – great C. Nuclear – big D. Extended – elder
46. My parents spend time collaborating with the school ___ educating children ______ the activities of
the Parent Support Group.
A. in – with B. on – with C. in – through D. on – through
47. Let’s _____ the table for meals and try this new dish _______ by your father.
A. lay – create B. lay – created C. make – created D. make – create
48. Chores are _______ equally ______ the members of my family.
A. divided – between B. dividing – between C. divided – among D. dividing – among
49. I crashed _____ a tree while I was ________ business.
A. in – away on B. into – away in C. onto – away on D. into – away on
50. _________ is the work which is suitable _____ patient people.
A. Child-care – for B. Child-minder – of C. Child-care – of D. Child-minder – for
51. _________ costs have become huge __________ families.
A. Childcare – burden with C. Caretaker – burden with
B. Childcare – burden to D. Caretaker – burden to
52. They have _______ farmers, who depend on water ____ their crops.
A. benefits – with B. benefit – for C. benefited – with D. benefited – for
53. __________ in my family _______ some of the housework.
A. Everybody – does B. Everyone – do C. Everybody – make D. Everyone – makes
54. Although some __________ have been disappointed in the ways that women have become more like
men, gender ____________ is occurring.
A. of the men – convergence C. of men – converging
B. the men – convergence D. men – converging
55. Find out what your classmates think the ________ family _______.
A. idea – like B. idea – is like C. ideal – like D. ideal – is like
56. It is not good ____ the mother when the rest of the family does not _________.
A. for – helping B. for – help out C. at – help D. at – helping out
57. Children who share the housework with their parents do better at school, become more _________,
and have better relationship ____ their teachers and friends.
A. social – with B. social – between C. sociable – with D. sociable – between
58. The __________ is “write about what each person’s daily life ________”.
A. homework – likes B. housework – like C. homework – is like D. housework – is like
59. _________ an important exam ________ running a marathon.
A. Sitting – likes B. Sit – is like C. Taking – is like D. Take – likes
60. I have read about some ____________ health _______ and practices in Vietnam.
A. tradition – believes C. traditional – believes
B. tradition – beliefs D. traditional – beliefs
61. He likes __________ the houseplant to see them ___________.
A. watering – growing B. watering – to grow C. to water – growing D. to water – to grow
62. She manages the home and _____ the children ________ earning money from a job.
A. rises – in spite of B. rises – instead of C. raises – in spite of D. raises – instead of
63. Women tend to _____ longer than men. They are likely to have longer life ____________.
A. live – expectation B. living – expectation C. live – expectancy D. living – expectancy
64. My brother is always very critical ___ things about me. He often says ____ things about my activities.
A. of – bad B. of – good C. with – bad D. with – good
65. He is very friendly and enjoys _______ with other people. Everybody says that he is a ______ man.
A. be – sociable B. being – sociable C. be – unsociable D. being – unsociable
66. Being the breadwinner of the family, she works _____ to provide ____ her children.
A. hard – for B. hardly – for C. hard – with D. hardly – with
67. My sister plans _________ by train but she has some trouble _____ the ticket.
A. to travel – to get B. travelling – to get C. to travel – getting D. travelling – getting
68. He went ____ crazy that he couldn’t control himself and crashed _____ a truck.
A. too – to B. too – into C. so – to D. so – into
69. Look! Mary ____________ a pink shirt. She looks so pretty ___ it.
A. is wearing – in B. is wearing – on C. wears – in D. wears – on
70. What are you doing ____ your sister? Don’t make her ____.
A. to – to cry B. to – cry C. for – to cry D. for – cry
71. Where’s your dad? – He ___________ books _________.
A. is reading – upstairs C. is reading – downstair
B. reads – upstair D. reads – downstairs
72. My sister works hard ______ spends time ___ her hobbies.
A. but also she – on B. but also she – in C. but she also – on D. but she also – in
73. My father is thinking of retiring early because he isn’t happy ____ work _________.
A. in – any longer B. at – anymore C. on – any longer D. on – anymore
74. ____ an umbrella ____ you. It’s raining heavily.
A. Take – with B. Bring – with C. Take – to D. Bring – to
75. He is responsible for _______ like lifting heavy things and repair work like _______ plumbing
and electricity.
A. soft stuff – fix B. soft stuff – fixing C. hard stuff – fix D. hard stuff – fixing
76. He takes care of his family by earning __ living and _______ the final decisions that affect the family.
A. a – making B. a – taking C. the – making D. the – taking
77. My father is ____ head of the family while my mother is usually the _________ of the household.
A. the – manage B. the – manager C. a – manage D. a – manager
78. She _______ supervises or does the house cleaning, laundry, ironing and other ________ tasks.
A. neither – similar B. neither – similarly C. either – similar D. either – similarly
79. My brother assists _____ other activities in the home like watering the plants and cleaning the house
while my mother assists brother ___ doing the laundry.
A. with – with B. with – in C. in – with D. of – in
80. In ______, every member of the family should do some kind of household work, considering his or
her age and _______.
A. long – healthy B. long – health C. short – healthy D. short – health
81. In a typical family in Japan, different members have their roles and _________________.
A. responsibilities to perform C. duties to performing
B. responsibilities performing D. duties perform
82. My mother is a very _________. I like all the food she cooks.
A. good cooker B. good cook C. well cooker D. well cook
83. We never ________ about doing household chores. We understand that it is the ____ of all family
members to make a happy home.
A. complain – duty C. complaint – duty
B. complain – responsible D. complaint – responsibility
84. Dinner is not ________ understood as a meal because it is also an opportunity for feeling and _______,
sharing and care.
A. simple – sympathetic C. simply – sympathetic
B. simple – sympathy D. simply – sympathy
85. My mother tries to make the dishes as ________ as she can, or ________ on special occasion.
A. frequent – at least C. frequently – at least
B. frequent – at most D. frequently – at most
86. What do family members do ___ dinner ______ sharing a meal?
A. at – besides B. at – beside C. on – besides D. on – beside
87. In my company, the director usually _____ the responsibility for _________ meetings and conferences.
A. takes – organize C. makes – organize
B. takes – organizing D. makes – organizing
88. “What do you usually do on Sundays?” – “_______________.”
A. I used to drive to work C. I’m not doing anything
B. I’d be sleeping all day D. I usually sleep until noon
89. The baby ___________. Don’t make so much _______.
A. is sleeping – noisy B. sleeps – noisy C. is sleeping – noise D. sleeps – noise
90. My father _________ very busy at the moment. He __________ free time to go out.
A. often is – has rarely B. is often – has rarely C. often is – rarely has D. is often – rarely has
91. Bob is very messy. He ____________ his things all over the place.
A. is always leaving B. always leaves C. is leaving always D. leaves always
92. Where is Jimmy? – He is __ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report.
A. on – for B. in – about C. to – through D. at – with
93. We are not allowed ________ jeans ___ school.
A. to wear – at B. to wear – in C. wearing – at D. wearing – in
94. My mother is always the first ______ up and the last ______ to bed.
A. getting – going B. to get – going C. getting – to go D. to get – to go
95. Peter was ___ a hurry to go so he did not stop ________ me.
A. in – to greet B. in – greeting C. on – to greet D. on – greeting
96. In the past, the trip ____ very rough and often dangerous, but things __________ a great deal in the last
hundred and fifty years.
A. is – change C. had been – will change
B. was – have changed D. has been – changed
97. John is ___ only child in his family ___ his parents love him a lot.
A. the – but B. an – but C. an – so D. the – so
98. These quick and easy _________ can be ________ in the short term, but they have a cost.
A. solution – effect B. solve – effect C. solution – effective D. solve – effective
99. Sometimes I do not feel like ________ to my sibling _____ my troubles.
A. talking – about B. to talk – about C. talking – with D. to talk – with
100. My father takes care of the family by providing all the __________ and ________ the children.
A. necessities – guiding C. necessary – guiding
B. necessities – guidance D. necessary – guidance
101. Most children enjoy ________ with their parents and siblings.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. played
102. It’s 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
103. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work very late _____ night to do some important experiments.
A. in B. at C. for D. on
104. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and _________ the rubbish.
A. take up B. get out C. get up D. take out
105. She ______ working on that manuscript for 2 years now.
A. will be B. has been C. had been D. is
106. I _____ there once a long time ago and ____________ back since.
A. went – have not been C. go – am not
B. have gone – was D. was going – had not been
107. She _____ trying to pass her driving test but fails every time.
A. kept B. is keeping C. had kept D. keeps
108. The students ______________ by Mrs. Hoa. However, this week, they __________ by Mr. Tanzer.
A. are usually taught – are being taught C. usually teach – are teaching
B. have usually been taught – have been teaching D. were usually teaching – are teaching
109. You are old enough to take _______________ fir what you have done.
A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
110. My brother and I _________ to clean the toilets and take out the rubbish.
A. takes turn B. take turn C. takes turns D. take turns
111. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A. came into B. went leisurely C. went quickly D. dropped by
112. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
113. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly to find solutions.
A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean
114. John’s father usually ____ the heavy lifting and _____ things around the house.
A. do – mend B. does – mend C. does – mends D. do – mending
115. With great increased workloads, everyone is _____ pressure now.
A. under B. above C. upon D. out of
116. I love ________ films but I seldom find time to go to the cinema.
A. see B. saw C. seen D. seeing
117. In the last hundred years, travelling _________ much easier and more comfortable.
A. becomes B. has become C. became D. will become
118. In the 19th century, it ____ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.
A. took B. had taken C. has taken D. was taking
119. Now you ________ from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
A. are flying B. would fly C. will fly D. can fly
120. When Carol _____ last night, I _________ my favourite show on television.
A. was calling – watched C. called – have watched
B. called – was watching D. had called – watched
121. By this time next summer, you ______________ your studies.
A. completes B. will complete C. are completing D. will have completed
122. Last night at this time, she ___________ a book.
A. read B. reads C. is reading D. was reading
123. She is always responsible for _______ the table for meals.
A. setting B. laying C. lying D. A&B are correct
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank in the reading passage.
Passage 1
There are many reasons why taking regular time with our family is important:
It (1) ___ a place to listen, teach, learn, and (2)____ ourselves freely and safely. It provides opportunities to
discuss family joys, issues, and problems. Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening (3) _____.
Families are a (4) _____ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend time together to get
our feelings of belonging, our values, support and understanding. It helps keep family members together and
feel safe in today's world where (5) _____ can lead to family disintegration.
1. A. develops B. invents C. creates D. makes
2. A. show B. express C. think D. say
3. A. air B. nature C. atmosphere D. space
4. A. deep B. attractive C. real D. basic
5. A. press B. pull C. push D. pressure
Passage 2
There are certain things in life which you have to do whether you like it or not. One of such things is
household (1) ______. It is what someone in the family has to do every day in spite of his or her wish and
desire. You can hardly find a person (2) ______ doesn't like comfort, delicious food, clean and tidy clothes.
But these things need somebody's attention and doing them. It’s called housework.
In my opinion it is not a bad idea to (3) _______ household duties. If every (4) _____ of the family does his
bit about the housework, it isn't difficult or boring and proves the proverb: "Many hands make light work".
For example, the children should keep their own rooms (5) ______, make their beds, lay the table for meals,
clear away the dishes and wash up. The mother could then concentrate on the more specialized jobs of
cooking, ironing, mending, and shopping. The father should do more difficult physical work. This is an ideal
variant for me how to keep house.
1. A. responsibilities B. chores C. groceries D. laundries
2. A. who B. whom C. which D. where
3. A. keep B. do C. make D. share
4. A. son B. daughter C. member D. parent
5. A. tidy B. mess C. dirty D. disorder
Passage 3
My (1) ______ family includes three members. My husband is an engineer at a car producing company. I
am a teacher at a junior high school. My daughter is four years old. Because we both work and are busy, we
send her to a (2) ___________ in our neighborhood. All of the members often spend time with each other
in the evening. My husband and I prepare dinner (3) _________. My daughter paints pictures or watches
cartoons. Although there (4) _____ a lot of household duties around home, I am not tired because my
husband joins (5) ______ to do housework with me.
1. A. extended B. huge C. nuclear D. big
2. A. nursing home B. nursery school C. high school D. university
3. A. each other B. one another C. of other D. together
4. A. is B. are C. was D. were
5. A. hearts B. heads C. feet D. hands
Passage 4
Today’s _______ (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-building
- 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
6. How many percent of U.S. adults require their own children to do household chores?
A. 82 B. 28 C. 100 D. 54
7. What do parents today want their kids to spend time on?
A. things that can bring them success C. things that they can
B. leisure D. sports
Passage 5
In the home a dad is very important. He is (1) _________ who provides us with money to feed and clothe
ourselves. He can decorate your bedroom, mend your radio, make cages for your pets, repair a puncture in
your bicycle tyre and help you with Maths homework. A dad can be very useful for (2) _______ you in the car
to and from parties, music and dancing lessons.
A dad is the person whom you ask for pocket money. He is the one who (3) _______ about the time you
spend talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills. Dad is someone who will support you in a(n) (4)
_________, if he believes you to be right. He is someone who reads your school (5) ________ and treats if it
is good. A dad likes to come into a nice happy home evening, and settle back in his chair with a newspaper.
He likes to recall his National Service days.
1. A. man B. someone C. person D. anyone
2. A. bringing B. taking C. picking D. carrying
3. A. explain B. shouts C. complains D. groans
4. A. talk B. discussion C. disagreement D. argument
5. A. report B. result C. record D. review
Passage 6
In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to about one third
(1) ______ 1970s. Women have been moving into the workforce not only for career (2) _________ but also
for the income.
In many families today, mothers continue to work because they have careers that they have spent years (3)
________. Some women (4) _______ to work soon after (5) _________ birth because they know that most
employers are not sympathetic to working mothers who wish to take time off to be with their young children.
Some people still think that a “good mother” is one who (6) ________ work to stay home with her children.
However, no scientific evidence says children are harmed when their mothers work. A child who is
emotionally well adjusted, well loved, and well cared for will thrive regardless of (7) ________ the mother
works outside the home.
In most families with working mothers, each person (8) _____ a more active role in the household. The
children tend to (9) ________ one another and help in other ways. The father as a (10) ___________ is more
likely to help with household chores and child rearing. These positive outcomes are most likely when the
working mother feels valued and supported by family, friends, and coworkers.
1. A. in B. in the C. at D. at the
2. A. enjoy B. satisfy C. satisfaction D. pleasant
3. A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. developed
4. A. return B. turn C. happen again D. exchange
5. A. producing B. making C. taking D. giving
6. A. gives up B. stop C. end D. puts up
7. A. where B. when C. how D. whether
8. A. plays B. does C. makes D. takes
9. A. look at B. look after C. look for D. look up
10. A. bread B. breadwinning C. breadstick D. breadwinner
Passage 7
It is a common belief in Britain that nowadays men do more housework than they did in (1) ______
generations. But is this really so? A recent survey has (2) _____ some interesting discoveries. When men help
out, they enjoy cooking and shopping but most are (3) __________ to do the washing. A quarter of men think
that women are better suitable for (4) _________ after the home than men and 19% admit to making no (5)
___________ to housework.
The average man says that he does a third of the housework, (6) _______ the average woman says she does
three-quarters of it, so someone isn’t (7) _________ the truth! It was impossible to find any men who shared
housework (8) _______ with their partners. Perhaps it isn’t so (9) __________ that there are some politicians
who want a new law forcing men to do their (10) _______.
1. A. old B. last C. first D. previous
2. A. made B. given C. done D. found
3. A. willing B. unwilling C. interested D. uninterested
4. A. taking B. seeing C. watching D. looking
5. A. part B. help C. share D. contribution
6. A. so B. because C. while D. therefore
7. A. telling B. saying C. speaking D. talking
8. A. equal B. equally C. same D. the same
9. A. surprise B. surprises C. surprising D. surprised
10. A. part B. role C. share D. condition
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each question.
Passage 1
When I was younger, I hated being the oldest child and the only girl in my family. But now I am older, I
realize that being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages. First of all, I get special treatment from my parents
and brothers. I get my own room, and brothers have to do all the heavy work around the house. Another
benefit is that, being the oldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable. For example, my parents
often leave my brothers in my care when they go out. I also try my best in whatever I do in order to be a good
example for my brothers. The experience I've had in taking care of my brothers has prepared me for my own
family in the future. So, even though I didn't choose to be the oldest child and the only girl in my family, I
have succeeded in making this situation work to my best advantage.
1. The writer disliked __________when she was younger.
A. having too many brothers in her family C. being the eldest child and the only girl in her family
B. being the only child in her family D. getting special treatment from her parents and brothers
2. 'Big Sister' means ___________.
A. the only child B. the biggest sister C. the eldest sister D. the oldest person
3. She has to __________ when her parents go out.
A. look after her brothers C. cook every meal
B. do heavy work around the house D. lay the table for dinners
4. She has __________ in making the situation work to her best advantage.
A. liked B. failed C. chosen D. succeeded
5. When the writer grows up, she finds it is __________ to be a big sister.
A. boring B. enjoyable C. unacceptable D. miserable

Passage 2
Family types vary in different countries and among different cultures. In Western, industrialized societies,
the nuclear family ranks as the most common family type. It consists of a father, a mother and their children.
But nuclear families exist together with many other types of family units. In the single-parent family, for
example, a mother or a father heads the family alone. A blended family is formed when a divorced or
widowed parent remarries. As divorce rates have risen, the number of single-parent and blended families has
increased.
 In many parts of the world, parents and children live together with other family members under the same
roof. These complex families usually contain several generations of family members, including grandparents,
parents and children. They may also include brothers or sisters and their families, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Even when relatives do not live together, they still consider themselves members of the same extended family
includes grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.
1. The nuclear family ranks as the most common family type _______________.
A. in many industrialized countries C. that consists of more than two generations
B. in countries with nuclear weapons D. that leads to the divorce of parents
2. In the single-parent family, __________________.
A. there are often no children C. the number of blended children has increased
B. only one parent lives with his or her child or children D. children live alone
3. Grandparents, parents and children are mentioned as _____________.
A. the three typical generations of an extended family C. the closest and happiest relatives
B. three branches of a family tree D. a complex combination
4. The second paragraph is about ___________.
A. American culture C. the relationship between family members
B. relatives and family members D. the extended family
5. The word “blended” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. complex B. married C. mixed D. formed

Passage 3
The nuclear family, consisting of a mother, father, and their children, may be more an American ideal than
an American reality. Of course, the so-called traditional American family was always more varied than we had
been led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class, and religious customs among different
American groups.
The most recent government statistics reveal that only about one third of all current American families fit
the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children or have none
still living at home. Of the final one third, about 20 percent of the total number of American households are
single people, usually women over sixty-five years of age. A small percentage, about 3 percent of the total,
consists of unmarried people who choose to live together; and the rest, about 7 percent are single, usually
divorced parents, with at least one child. Today, these varied family types are typical, and therefore, normal.
Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationships in family forms other than the traditional
one.
1. With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?
A. The traditional American family C. The ideal family
B. The nuclear family D. The current American family
2. The author implies that ______________.
A. there has always been a wide variety of family arrangements in the United States
B. racial, ethnic, and religious groups have preserved the traditional family structure
C. the ideal American family is the best structure  
D. fewer married couples are having children
3. In the passage, married couples whose children have grown or who have no children represent ________.
A. 33, 3 percent of households C. 20 percent of households
B. 7 percent of households D. 3 percent of households
4. Who generally constitutes a one-person household?
A. A single in his twenties C. An elderly man
B. A single woman in her late sixties D. A divorced woman
5. The word “current” in line 5 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. present B. contemporary C. now D. modern

Passage 4
The American family unit is in the process of change. In the first half of the 20th century, there were mainly
two types of families: the extended and the nuclear. An extended family includes mother, father, children and
some other relatives, living in the same house. A nuclear family is composed of just parents and children
living under the same roof.
 As the American economy had progressed from agricultural to industrial one, people were forced to move to
different parts of the country to get good jobs. These jobs were mainly in the large cities. Now, in fact, three-
quarters of Americans live in urban areas which occupy 2.5% of the national total land mass. Of the 118
million in the labor force, only 3 million still work on the farm.
Since moving for better jobs has often divided the extended family, the nuclear family became more popular.
At present, 55% of the families in the US are nuclear families. But besides the two types of traditional family
groupings, the family is now being expanded to include a variety of other living arrangements because of
divorce. There is an increase in single-parent families, in which a father or mother lives with one or more
children. Divorce has also led to blended families, which occur when previously married men and women
marry again and combine the children from former marriage into a new family. There are also some couples
who do not want to have children to form two-person childless families.
1. A nuclear family is one that ___________________________.
A. relatives live with
B. consists of father, mother, and children living in the same house
C. there are only grandparents, parents and their children living in
D. is bigger than extended family
2. The expression “under the same roof” means _________________.
A. in the same building C. a house with one roof
B. a house with the roof the same as the wall D. under the house
3. The nuclear family becomes more popular because of _______________________.
A. an increase in single-parent families C. the division of the extended family
B. more divorces D. fewer jobs in big cities
4. How many types of families have there been in the US since the first half of the 20th century?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
5. A blended family is a newly-formed family ____________________________.
A. that there is only one couple living in with their newborn children
B. that has only father or mother living with children
C. in which there are no children
D. with the combination of children of the two previously married father and mother

Passage 5
The changing roles of the modern-day father
Fathers used to act as the ‘breadwinner’ of their family, and as the teacher of moral and religious values. Today,
however, those roles are gradually changing.
Changes in economic roles
More and more women are going out to work and earn money. This increases the budget of the family. Apart from that,
there are various social welfare programs which financially assist mothers in supporting their children. Both these
changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make paternal financial support less essential for many
families.
Changes in caregiving roles
With the burden of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father’s role, modern day fathers tend to
be more involved in children’s caregiving. They are now spending more time and energy on their children.
Psychological research across families from all ethnic backgrounds suggests that the influence of a father’s love and
attention is as great as that of a mother’s. Fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in the world, which
helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children who receive more love from their fathers are less
likely to have behavioral problems. This trend is still increasing and its effects will become clearer and clearer in the
future, especially in traditionally male-dominated societies.

1. Which of these is NOT the traditional role of a father?

A. financial supporter B. teacher of moral values C. religious educator D. caregiver
2. The influence of a mother’s love is ___________ that of the father’s.
A. as important as B. less important than C. much greater than D. more important than
3. Children who get more fatherly love will ___________ behavioural problems.
A. never have any B. have more C. have fewer D. have a lot of
4. The changing roles of the father will be seen more clearly in ___________.
A. traditionally male-dominated societies C. developed countries
B. economically independent societies D. ethnic groups
5. The word “who” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. development B. children C. mothers D. fathers

Passage 6
A household chore is a routine task or job that is often done around the home. Many people find chores
unpleasant or boring and are reluctant to do them. However, when chores are divided between many people,
they can be accomplished much faster. Parents often assign chores to their children so that they can learn new
skills and become more independent. Sometimes, children are given an allowance or 'pocket money' if they
complete all their household chores. Moreover, when all family members work together on household chores,
it creates a positive atmosphere for the family and sets a good example for the children.
1. Who should do chores?
A. Mother B. Father C. Children D. All members in the family
2. How do many people feel about chores?
A. Chores are relaxing C. Chores are not hard work
B. Chores are not interesting D. Chores are pleasant
3. What do children sometimes get when they complete all their chores?
A. some money B. a pocket C. a toy D. a gift
4. Why do parents assign chores to their children?
A. Because parents want their children to become more independent.
B. Because parents want their children to learn new skills.
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
5. What does the word “routine” mean?
A. usual B. ordinary C. repeated D. All of them

Passage 7
In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But this is not
the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members. This
kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family. It is
made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins. They live together in a large
house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably live in joint families. They had to be part of a large in order to survive. The members
of the group help each other hunt. They work together to protect themselves from dangerous animals and other
enemies. In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents'
home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal to their
parents. Younger members of the joint family always took care of the old ones.
In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share their
earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help the person. As
in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. All types of family C. Families around in India and Africa
B. Families in China D. Joint families
2. According to the passage, members of an extended family live ___________.
A. together B. near one another C. far from one another D. close to the city center
3. Which of the following is NOT true about early people?
A. They hunted in groups. C. They fought against wild animals.
B. They had enemies. D. They joined other families.
4. What is the term that is defined in the passage?
A. family group B. extended family C. large house D. bad luck
5. According to the passage, which is shared among joint family members?
A. possessions B. earnings C. luck D. hope
6. The phrase “is made up of” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.
A. includes B. lives C. forms D. creates
7. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.
A. huts B. elderly people C. modern countries D. large houses
8. Long time ago, members of joint families ____________________.
A. did not live together C. helped each other catch animals
B. only played together D. lived separately in order to survive
9. According to the passage, people who live in joint families ________________________.
A. don’t often share their good or bad luck C. often take care of one another
B. often hate remaining at home until they married D. often feel very indifferent to their parents
10. Chinese people felt loyal to their _______.
A. relatives B. parents C. cousins D. younger members
11. In India and Africa, people in joint families help a person when __________________.
A. he has good luck B. he has bad luck C. he gets rid of illness D. he shares them earnings
12. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. A joint family is a large family.
B. Chinese children always took care of their parents.
C. The members of the joint family used to be very helpful and protective.
D. The joint family is not popular nowadays.

Passage 8
Home Life in Japan
It is common in Japan for three generations to live under the same roof. This is becoming less common
today, but still exists, certainly in the countryside.
Husbands in Japan give their salaries to their wives. They are returned a sum of money as pocket money,
otherwise how to use the rest is the wife's decision. The finances of a family are the responsibility of the
women who handle most of the household expenses. There are exceptions in instances when something of
value, like a car, is being bought. This is changing with more women going to work.
Japanese fathers in contemporary urban households spend so much time at work, and the company demands
on them are so great. It means that they often really have very little time or energy to spend with their
children. The responsibility for raising children, overseeing the education fall onto the mothers. Mothers play
an enormous role in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong. Babysitters are rarely used and
mothers often sleep with their babies. A mother will also spend hours with children doing school work. Few
Japanese men help with housework. There is more pressure today for this to change.
Most families in Japan today are nuclear families, such as those in the United States. That is to say that a
married couple lives together with their children, perhaps with one grandparent. But for the most part, the
Japanese family today looks much like the American family.
1. In Japan, extended families are still popular ____________.
A. in big cities B. in the countryside C. everywhere D. in urban areas
2. A Japanese woman is responsible for all of these EXCEPT _____________________.
A. raising children C. handling household expenses
B. making decisions on very valuable things D. taking care of children's school work
3. Japanese fathers in contemporary urban households _____________________.
A. are under great pressure of work C. are responsible for most household chores
B. handle most of the household expenses D. stay at home to work as babysitters
4. Nowadays there is a pressure that men should _____________________.
A. earn more money C. help their wives with housework
B. leave important decisions to their wives D. work harder at work
5. Most families in Japan nowadays may be ______________.
A. extended families C. the same as the traditional ones
B. three-generation families D. similar to those in the Western

Passage 9
Building positive family relationships
The ordinary, everyday things that families do together can help build strong relationships with teenagers.
Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting things that
are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they’re being put on
the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn’t turned on!
We should all take turns choosing outdoor activities for our families. A relaxing holiday or weekend away
together as a family can also build togetherness.
One-on-one time with the child gives the parents the chance to stay connected and enjoy each other’s
company. It can also be a chance to share thoughts and feelings.
Parents should celebrate the child’s accomplishments, share his disappointments, and show interest in his
hobbies. Sometimes it’s just a matter of showing up to watch the child play sport or music, or giving him a lift
to extracurricular activities.
Family traditions, routines and rituals can help parents and their children set aside regular dates and special
times. For example, we might have a movie night together, a favorite meal or cooking session on a particular
night, a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they’re making an important
contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members
of the family.
1. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone _____________________.
A. to have an opportunity to share their daily activities C. to have the spot to talk about
B. to talk about TV programmes during the meal D. to talk about interesting things that are coming soon
2. The following things are true about outdoor activities for our families EXCEPT ___________________.
A. all family members try to find out suitable activities C. they offer a chance to share secret thoughts and feelings
B. they should be held on holidays or at weekends D. they offer the pleasant feeling of being united
3. Parents can show their attention to their child by all these things EXCEPT ____________________.
A. watching the child play sport or music C. having a movie night together
B. giving him a lift to extracurricular activities D. setting aside regular dates to do housework
4. Children who share household chores with their parents will _____________.
A. enjoy each other’s company
B. make the family life better
C. have a family games afternoon or an evening walk together
D. be given a chance to do extracurrcular activities
5. The main idea of the passage is _______________________________.
A. to give advice on staying connected and enjoying each other’s company
B. how to share household chores between family members
C. to offer pieces of advice to improve family relationships
D. the important role of family traditions, routines and rituals

Passage 10
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 Otsego High School in 1953.
While still in high school, Jean met 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, Otsego 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 Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who
brought 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.
1. Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to ____________.
A. work outside the home B. be a housewife C. support the family alone D. work as a secretary
2. Which is not referred to Jean?
A. She was a responsible girl. C. She never helped her mother with household chores.
B. She often did well at school. D. She went to high school.
3. Jean's husband was a _______.
A. teacher B. dancer C. soldier D. servant
4. Jean _______________.
A. served in the military C. lived in Korea for fifteen months
B. had a daughter D. got married when she was a student
5. Which is 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.
IV. Fill in each blank with the correct word/phrase from the box.
IV.1
critical nurture equally shared parenting benefits gender convergence
enormous contributes financial burden extended finances
1. Mr Long has found that his wife receives a great deal of love when he ___________ to chores.
2. In fact, childcare seems to have some important ________ for young children.
3. Ho Xuan Huong was a female poet who was _________ of gender inequality.
4. Ties within the _________ family are generally very close.
5. Mothers play a(n) ___________ role in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong.
6. Fathers and mothers who follow _____________________ have made a conscious decision to share equally
in the raising of their children, household chores, breadwinning, and time for recreation.
7. Overall, women’s time in domestic work has been declining and we see a slow but continuing trend of
___________________ in work time and the domestic division of labour.
8. My mother goes to work too and does everything else including all the ________, laundry, cleaning, and
childcare.
9. More than one-fourth of American families faced __________________ due to medical costs.
10. When your child was young, your role was to ______ and guide him.
IV.2
nuclear household chores groceries homemaker responsibility
share lay care extended iron
1. Family members should develop a plan together to _______ responsibilities more fairly.
2. Some husbands may view _______________ as woman’s work and not manly.
3. A __________ is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
4. My sister can wash clothes but she can’t _____ even a baby’s handkerchief.
5. ________ are food and other goods sold at a shop or a supermarket.
6. In order to become a waiter in a restaurant, you have to learn how to ___a table for a formal dinner party.
7. Traditionally parents regard their most important _______________ as training their children.
8. Vietnamese tend to live together in extended families rather than ________ families.
9. A Vietnamese proverb says, “If the father or mother lacks or fails, children are always taken ____ for by an
aunt or uncle”.
10. A typical ________ family often includes three or even four generations, and typically consisting of
grandparents, father and mother, children, and grandchildren, all living under the same roof.
IV.3
 sociable chores groceries homemaker enormous
shares laundry for washing-up breadwinner
1. A _______ is a person who manages a home and often raises children instead of earning money from a job.
2. A ___________ is the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs.
3. In a food store, shop or supermarket, you can buy a lot of __________ such as food and clothes.
4. There are a lot of dirty clothes and sheets in Tom's room, so it's time for him to do his ________.
5. Traditionally, girls have to do the ____________ which consists of cleaning plates, pans, glasses, forks, etc.
after a meal.
6. When I've done my _____ which involve cleaning the floor and washing the curtain, I will go out with my
friends.
7. In my family, everyone ______ the household duties. My mom cooks, my dad cleans, my sister does all the
laundry and I do the washing up.
8. In many cultures, a father is the breadwinner, who is responsible ___ the family finances.
9. A variety of people do not realize the _________ benefits of joining hands to do housework in a family.
10. At school, Jack is very _______ with his teachers and friends. He likes to meet and spend time with them.
IV.4
heavy lifting chores responsibilities homemaker share
nurture groceries laundry iron breadwinner
1. If your partner has agreed to shop _______, you might plan the week’s meals and make the shopping list.
2. We should pay attention to the conditions that _______ and strengthen early childhood development and
health across the life course.
3. Past studies have shown that couples who _____ household chores report feeling happier overall.
4. Couples who share ______ at home are happier overall.
5. It takes a housewife a lot of time to _____ clothes for the household.
6. I have watched my husband and children take over much of my role as a __________.
7. The husband replaces the light bulbs while the wife does the _________.
8. Nowadays in nuclear families, homemaker and __________ roles have evolved into something that makes
it impossible to define exactly.
9. Many couples find that they look at the division of ___________ differently.
10. Men and boys do most of the _______________ in the family.
IV.5
solution shared split relationship do breadwinner divorce
contributed create homemaker impression single-parent consisting
1. The money was equally _______ among the three sisters.
2. The teacher ______ the children into three groups.
3. I've got to ____ my laundry.
4. __________ is the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs.
5. __________ is someone who has a child or children but no husband, wife, or partner who lives with them.
6. It's a simple dish to prepare, __________ mainly of rice and vegetables.
7. _________ is a person who manages a home and often raises children instead of earning money from a job.
8. Her family has ___________ $50,000 to the fund.
9. It's important to ______ a good __________ when you meet a new client.
10. _______ rate is on the increase.
11. Her ___________ isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother.
12. When you finish doing the crossword, the ________ is on the back page.
V. Fill in each blank with a correct preposition.
1. I’m responsible ___ the household chores finances.
2. I’d like to ask him out ___ a game ___ tennis.
3. My sister often does the washing-___ and takes ___ the rubbish in family.
4. ___ the moment, my mother is watching her favourite programme on TV.
5. They divide the duties in the family. She looks ___ the children, and her husband works to earn money.
6. Children who share the housework ___ their moms and dads do better ___ school.
7. My husband cares about me and he doesn’t want to put all the housework ___ me.
8. Working together on household chores creates a positive atmosphere for the family and sets a good example
___ the children.
9. If mum and dad find a way to work well together, they will not be critical ___ each other.
10. How do children benefit ____ sharing housework?
VI. Fill in each gap with one suitable word with the first letter given.
1. My father also c_________ to household duties.
2. We never complain about doing household c_____.
3. She also helps in t_________ care of the younger brothers or sisters.
4. Being the br___________ of the family, she works hard to provide for her children.
5. My brother is always very c________ of things about me. He often says bad things about my activities.
6. She manages the home and raises the children instead of earning money from a job. She’s the
h___________ of the family.
7. He has bread and ice-cream for br_________ before going to work.
8. According to psychologists, most people do not realize the enormous b_______ that come to a family when
husbands and children share the housework.
9. My wife is going on her business next week, so I have to h_______ most of the chores around the house.
10. After marriage, Mrs. Hoa always keeps good r____________ with her mother-in-law.
VII. Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in the correct form.
do empty lay make make
make take tidy wash wash
1. Why didn’t you _____ your bed this morning?
2. I can’t come out now. I’m _____ the cleaning.
3. Could you _____ the dishwasher and put the things away, please?
4. It’s not fair. I _____ breakfast yesterday. Nam should _____ it today.
5. Look at this bin! Please _____ the rubbish out now.
6. Mum, I’ve _____ my room. Can I go out now?
7. Phong, _____ the table. It’s nearly dinnertime.
8. A: Where’s Dad? – B: He’s _________ the car. He always _____ the car on Sunday morning.
VIII. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. One recent survey found that men’s ____________ in the home had increased almost threefold in the last
four decades. (contribute)
2. A mother’s love can be as ___________ as breastfeeding. (benefit)
3. In the traditional Japanese family system, the entire estate of the family and the __________ assets are
transferred from the father to the eldest son. (finance)
4. Mrs. White spoke __________ of her husband because he didn’t share anything with household chores.
(criticize)
5. My aunt works ___________ hard to support her family because her husband died in a car accident a year
ago. (enormous)
6. When we have some trouble in our family, we should have family meetings to work out a _______. (solve)
7. The husband is responsible for the family's economic well-being and takes pride in his role as a _______.
(provide)
8. Parenting ______________ can offer children good opportunities for their future. (collaborate)
9. We do our share of housework willingly so that we can follow _____________ interests in our free time.
(recreation)
10. Researchers found that an unequal _______ of household chores negatively affected wives' marital
____________. (divide – satisfy)
IX. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG).
Passage 1
Career of the Year
Fourteen-year-old Ed Bond from London is this year's winner of the Young Career of the Year Award.
 When he’s not at school, Ed looks after his mother, who is disabled and in a wheelchair. He also looks after
his ten-year-old sister. He helps to do the washing and the cooking. ‘Ed’s great,’ says his father. ‘I have to go
to work at six in the morning, so Ed has to help his mother a lot. He doesn’t have to do the housework but he
does it anyway. We worry because he doesn’t have much free time, but he doesn’t complain.’ ‘I want to help.’
says Ed, ‘and anyway I don’t have to do so much at weekends because my dad’s at home.’
1. Ed helps to look after his mother.
2. Ed’s mother can’t walk.
3. Ed’s father is also ill.
4. Ed is an only child.
5. Ed does all the shopping for the family.
Passage 2
The Role of the Japanese Mother
The focus of the mother is her home and family, with particular attention to the rearing of children. While
most Japanese believe that a woman's place is in the home, women make up almost 40 percent of the labor
force. More than half of these women are married. Many mothers with small children work only part-time so
they can be home when their children are not in school. The extra income earned by the mother is often used
to meet the cost of their children's education.
Japanese mothers take the responsibility of their child's education and upbringing very seriously. They
seldom confront their preschool children because they want to foster an intimate, dependent relationship. The
purpose of this approach is to get the child to obey willingly with the mother’s wishes and to shape the child's
behavior over a long period of time. The close nature of the mother-child relationship and the strong parental
commitment help to provide a strong foundation for the child's entry into elementary school.
Mothers are involved directly in with the child's school. Each day a notebook is sent back and forth between
mother and teacher remarking on the child's mood, behavior, health, and activities both in school and at
home. Mothers attend PTA meetings usually twice a month and are involved with school committee's working
on special projects such as gardening and hot lunch preparation. School is a very stressful and competitive
process so the Japanese mother concentrates all her efforts on getting her children through so they can get
accepted into the appropriate universities.
Task 1: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B.
A B
1. rearing A. encourage something to develop
2. foster B. giving an opinion or thought
3. intimate C. a promise to support someone or something
4. commitment D. the practice of looking after children until they’re old enough
5. remarking E. having a close relationship
Task 2: Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
6. Most Japanese women are housewives.
7. Taking care of children and bringing them up are of great importance to Japanese mothers.
8. Japanese mothers tend to be very strict to their children at home.
9. Japanese mothers and teachers work together for the children's study progress and comfort at school.
10. The Japanese mother concentrates all her efforts on getting her children through, so the atmosphere at
home is very stressful.
Passage 3
ADAM: Hi my name is Adam. I live with my family in a big house. I have two sisters and one brother. We share many chores
with our parents. My brother and I take the garbage out. We also wash our father’s car twice a week. Every Friday, I weed the
garden and my brother waters the plants. I also make my bed in the morning. My sister, Emily, sweeps the floor every evening and
washes the dishes after dinner. She also helps Mom with shopping every Thursday. My mother cooks for us and washes our
clothes. My father fixes anything broken at home.
SALLY: Hi my name is Sally. My family is small, my father, my mother, my sister Joanna and me. We live in a flat in a tall
building. I help my family with the chores. I make my own bed. I set the table for dinner while mom cooks. Every Tuesday my
parents go shopping for food and I take care of my sister Joanna and help her with homework. My father fixes things in the house.
My mother cooks our meals and sweeps the floor every night. When Mom or Dad is tired I bring water for them.
1. Adam washes his father’s car three times in the week.
2. Adams’s brother helps him weed the garden.
3. Both Sally and Adam make their bed.
4. Every Thursday, Sally’s parents go shopping for food.
5. Adam’s father and Sally’s father fix things at home.

TEST 1
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. take B. family C. grateful D. table
2. A. nursing B. nurture C. turn D. future
3. A. society B. sociable C. groceries D. finance
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. breadwinner B. homemaker C. washing-up D. equally
5. A. routine B. laundry C. household D. finance
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Do you have to do _________?
A. the mess B. your bed C. the washing-up D. the cook
7. Do you have to ____ the rubbish out?
A. take B. make C. empty D. do
8. My mother _____ the responsibility for running the household.
A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
9. We share the house with our grandparents and our uncle’s family. It is a(n) _____________ family.
A. nuclear B. extended C. crowded D. multi-generation
10. Are you free on Sunday evening? I’d like to ___________ to the cinema?
A. ask you B. ask out you C. ask you out D. ask you away
11. My mother is very good at __________ her time between work and family.
A. leaving B. splitting C. sharing D. taking
12. When a couple can ______ chores in a way that both spouses feel satisfied with the outcome, they are showing mutual respect
for one another.
A. cut B. run C. take D. divide
13. The children, all three, have done ________, mopped, dusted, helped on the house and in the yard.
A. laundry B. clothes C. groceries D. rubbish
14. Our parents _______ hands to provide for the family and make it happy.
A. were joining B. are always joining C. join D. joins
15. My grandparents _____________ with my family at present and my grandmother _____________ me how to cook several
traditional Vietnamese dishes.
A. stay - instructs B. stay - is instructing C. are staying - instructs D. are staying - is instructing
16. Today, a lot of young people prefer to live in _______ families which consist of parents and children.
A. nuclear B. extended C. large D. crowded
17. The husband should share household chores with his wife because it will create a _______ atmosphere.
A. negative B. vulnerable C. positive D. dark
18. My husband and I are not ________ of each other when we split the housework. We feel happy to do it.
A. responsible B. vulnerable C. critical D. enormous
19. What are the _________ of equally shared parenting? – It improves relationship between husband and wife.
A. disadvantages B. benefits C. drawbacks D. weaknesses
20. They have just bought a new house with a huge amount of money; therefore, there is a ______________ on them. They
have to work hard to earn money to pay the bank.
A. physical strength B. financial burden C. household chore D. positive atmosphere
21. Men who share housework ______ to have better relationships with his wives.
A. earn B. divorce C. tend D. create
22. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a ____________ once or twice a week at the hospital.
A. solution B. night shift C. household chores D. special dishes
23. He is a _______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
A. frank B. lovely C. obedient D. caring
24. You should not burn _______. You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
25. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit
 TEST 2
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. heavy B. breadwinner C. cleaning D. breakfast
2. A. many B. prepare C. parent D. share
3. A. laundry B. iron C. ingredient D. cream
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. enormous B. extended C. ungrateful D. elderly
5. A. vulnerable B. psychologist C. society D. responsible
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and _______ the rubbish.
A. take up B. get out C. get up D. take out
7. The father typically works outside the home while the mother is ______________ domestic duties such as homemaking and
raising children.
A. suitable for B. capable of C. responsible for D. aware of
8. When both our parents go on business, our next-door neighbors come and __________ with the cooking.
A. help out B. help us out C. help out us D. help us in
9. A healthy _________ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
A. balance B. equality C. share D. control
10. One of the ways we _______ our teenager’s needs as parents is by giving them attention.
A. watch B. solve C. share D. meet
11. Our parents needn’t ask us __________ our rooms. We do it every day.
A. tidy up B. to tidy up C. tidying up D. tidy
12. My brother and I ___________ to clean the toilets and take out the rubbish.
A. takes turn B. take turn C. takes turns D. take turns
13. My mother gets annoyed with my younger brother because he __________________ his dirty clothes over the floor.
A. always throws B. is throwing C. is always throwing D. is going to throw
14. Mrs. Hang likes wearing casual clothes, but today she _____________ “ao dai”.
A. wears B. is wearing C. takes off D. is taking off
15. It’s nearly midnight, but our upstairs neighbors ____________ karaoke loudly.
A. are singing B. have sung C. sing D. should sing
16. If parents behave well, they will ____ a good example for their children.
A. do B. take C. set D. buy
17. We are ____________ with an Australian company to create a new type of medicine.
A. collaborating B. consisting C. educating D. divorcing
18. She likes to meet and spend time with other people. She is very __________.
A. unfriendly B. rude C. sociable D. introvert
19. He earns money. He is responsible for household _______.
A. finances B. chores C. duties D. jobs
20. Women whose husbands do not contribute to the household chores are more __________ to illness.
A. critical B. vulnerable C. responsible D. positive
21. It is generally believed that "Men make ___ house and women make ___ home".
A. ø/ø B. a/an C. the/the D. an/the
22. 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
23. 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
24. He was determined to give his family a secure and solid _________.
A. base B. floor C. basement D. ground
25. Alex is busy _______ for his exams.
A. to study B. studied C. studying D. studies