PHONETICS

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the pri-
mary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. value B. afford C. depend D. impose
2. A. influence B. attitude C. counselor D. decision
3. A. donate B. compare C. campaign D. limit
4. A. experience B. mobility C. independence D. priorities
5. A. romantic B. infectious C. protective D. elegant
6. A. limit B. obey C. forbid D. impose
7. A. experienced B. responsible C. sympathetic D. remarkable
8. A. generational B. interpersonal C. discriminative D. educational
9. A. studious B. illegal C. dependent D. respectful
10. A. protection B. charity C. impairment D. infection
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. focus B. open C. chore D. impose
2. A. generation B. advice C. typical D. elegant
3. A. manners B. conflicts C. objects D. viewpoints
4. A. decision B. impose C. arise D. organisation
5. A. restricted B. obliged C. respected D. beloved
6. A. chemist B. change C. child D. cheap
7. A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends
8. A. advises B. raises C. devises D. goes
9. A. teacher B. children C. chore D. school
10.A. hurry B. under C. pressure D. rush
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
1. Although Mark is 25 years old, he always assists his mother to do the chores every day.
A. homework B. works C. housework D. exercises
2. Your table manners are awful - don't you know how to use a knife and fork?
A. etiquette B. rules C. behavior D. attitudes
3. When their children are teenagers, many parents struggle to comprehend what's happening to them.
A. adults B. elders C. adolescents D. genders
4. Having a large extended family makes a number of problems inevitable.
A. profits B. issues C. views D. merits
5. Now that Jean’s got a job, she’s financially independent
A. self-collected B. self-confident C. self-confessed D. self-determining
6. My mom inaccurately believes that my fashion style violates societal norms.
A. habit B. barrier C. rule D. conflict
7. Because of its geographical position, Germany's perspective on the situation in Russia is very different from
Washington's
A. point of view B. view from point C. idea D. belief
8. He's expensive, but not all his clients live flashily.
A. plentifully B. ostentatiously C. comfortably D. fashionably
9. Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years..
A. diminish B. lessen C. rise D. decline
10. I am really sad because conflict occurs constantly among generations in my extended family.
A. comes on B. comes up C. comes in D. comes into
11. I didn't go to work this morning. I stayed at home due to the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
12. Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family.
A. a person who bakes bread every morning
B. a person who goes out to work to earn money
C. a bakery-owner
D. a person who delivers bread to make money
13. Could you take care of our children while I go away?
A. look like B. look after C. look for D. look at
14. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
A. Official B. Household C. Foreign D. Schooling
15. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. broke C. wealthy D. kind
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Having an extended family, however, did not always guarantee a role.
A. close family B. traditional family C. nuclear family D. large family
2. Doctors these days tend to be more open-minded about alternative medicine.
A. optimistic B. lavish C. close-knit D. narrow-minded
3. Domestic violence must be strictly banned all around the world.
A. permitted B. limited C. restricted D. forbidden
4. Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. disagreement B. harmony C. controversy D. combat
5. My children's noise is interfering with my ability to concentrate on my work.
A. focus B. abandon C. neglect D. permit
6. Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything new.
A. progressive B. customary C. Backward D. unexceptional
7. Eventually, I make the decision to follow in my father's footsteps and work for a state-owned enterprise.
A. private-owned B. public limited C. privately-owned D. government-owned
8. When my parents are away on business, my grandmother usually looks after us.
A. follows B. abandons C. concerns D. bothers
9. We hold my teacher in great respect for all of the wonderful things she has given us.
A. look up to B. look forwards to C. look back on D. look down on
10. I regretted not purchasing those trendy shoes due to a lack of funds.
A. insufficiency B. abundance C. scarcity D. inadequacy
11. We arrived home safe and sound.
A. healthy B. unsound C. insound D. Dissound
12. Never punish your children by hitting them. This might teach them to become hitters.
A. bring B. accept C. give D.reward
13. She denied having stolen his mother's money.
A. refused B. admitted C. insisted on D. reminded
14. Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A. healthy B. smooth C. inadequate D. respectful
15. The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewisves.
A. anxiety B. calm C. dismay D. deliberation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. In Viet Nam, most parents expect their children to help them with the ____ chores.
A. domestic B. housework C. extended D. homework
2. Living in three- or four-generational families, commonly referred to as "___ families," has both benefits and
drawbacks.
A. single-parent B. extended C. nuclear D. crowded
3. Many teenagers do not like it when their parents impose their decision ____ them.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
4. The advantages of the new method really ____ the disadvantages.
A. outperform B. outdo C. outweigh D. outgrow
5. I have a 11 p.m ____. If I went back home after that, I'd be in trouble.
A. homestay B. conflict C. curfew D. banning
6. Parents should be ____ by offering guidance to kids without forcing their decisions on them.
A. like-minded B. narrow-minded C. open-minded D. absent-minded
7. Sam takes great ____ in expressing her parents' compassion while conversing.
A. please B. pleasant C. pleasantry D. pleasure
8. Lots of teenagers are so stubborn and refuse to ____ their parents' advice.
A. receive B. bring C. follow D. regard
9. An important rule in Tim's family is that they have to pay ____ visits to their grandparents in the countryside.
A. customary B. normal C. usual D. regular
10. Mr. John is an engineer and expects his son to follow ____ his footsteps.
A. up B. in C. on D. at
11. I live in a/an ____ in the coastal region with my parents and my older sister.
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house
12. One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to improve the interaction between children and adults.
A. nuclear family B. nuclear house C. extended family D. extended house
13. In my opinion, family members are responsible for ____.
A. the housework B. the chores C. homework D. A and B
14. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never ____ about way of life.
A. gives his opinion B. changes his mind C. gives his view D. keeps in mind
15. After graduating from university, I want to ____ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up
16. In a nuclear family, both mother and father have responsibility for housekeeping and ____.
A. child care B. homework C. childcare D. generation gap
17. Four generations living in the same roof will have different ____ of lifestyle.
A. gaps B. rules C. manners D. viewpoints
18. Luckily, my parents are always willing to listen to my new ideas. They're very ____.
A. narrow-minded B. open-minded C. elegant D. careful
19. My father ____ me from going home after 9 p.m. at night.
A. forbids B. allows C. lets D. All are correct
20. Anna often dresses ____ when going to the parties in order to attract her friends' attention.
A. plainly B. properly C. flashily D. soberly
21. We're surprised by Joe's ____ every Monday. He does so at least four times per month.
A. hairstyle B. lifestyle C. viewpoint D. manner
22. I rarely eat ____ and drink ____ because they're not food for health.
A. snack/energy drink B. fast food/juice C. fruit/alcoholic drink D. junk food/soft drink
23. Generation ____ is the difference in the thoughts and viewpoints amongst generations living together.
A. distance B. gap C. space. D. All are correct
24. I was tired and couldn't ____ on doing my research project properly.
A. concentrate B. look C. focus D. Both A and C
25. My parents don't let me get married until I graduate from university and they never ____ their mind about
that.
A. keep B. impose C. focus D. change
26. The ____ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.
A. discrimination B. conflict C. agreement D. gap
27. I do morning exercise and play volleyball regularly so as to keep ____ and be healthier.
A. fit B. good shape C. healthy D. strong
28. Since the family law was implemented, domestic violence has been a rare ____ in this area.
A. happen B. taking place C. occurrence D. happenstance
29. My father used to ____ a lot of challenges before establishing his own insurance company.
A. provide B. enjoy C. give D. face
30. I wish I could do something to reduce financial ____ on my parents.
A. capital B. burden C. limit D. gap
31. Parents often claim that ____ and soft drinks are not good for their children's health.
A. soft foods B. junk foods C. table foods D. school foods
32. Open communication among parents and children can help create ____ trust.
A. dependent B. endless C. mutual D. conflicting
33. Many children do not like it when their parents ____ them like little kids.
A. treat B. talk C. behave D. tell
34. Conflicts may ____ when parents and children do not share the same interests in music or arts.
A. rise B. raise C. arise D. climb
35. To many children, playing computer games is a form of ____.
A. relax B. relaxingly C. relaxation D. relaxed
36. Tina considers herself lucky when her parents are quite sympathetic ____ her and offer her valuable advice.
A. about B. to C. in D. with
37. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to tae care of their children and give them a happy
home.
A. shake B. hold C. join D. take
38. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done in some possible situations.
A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
39. He was looking at his parents _______, waiting for recommendations.
A. obey B. obedience C. obedient D. obediently
40. The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers.
A. support B. supportive C. supporter D. supporting
GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. All students ____ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule.
A. should B. have to C. ought to D. must
2. You ____ finish your homework before you go to bed.
A. must B. have to C. should D. ought to
3. This drink isn't beneficial for health. You ____ drink it too much.
A. should B. ought to not C. ought not to D. mustn't
4. This warning sign indicates that you ____ step on the grass.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. don't have to D. ought not to
5. I think you ____ do exercise regularly in order to keep your body in good shape.
A. must B. should C. ought to D. Both B and C
6. I will lend you some money, but you ____ pay it back to me next week.
A. should B. have to C. must D. mustn't
7. Hoa ____ feed the cats because her mother has done it already.
A. has to B. doesn't have to C. must D. Both A and C
8. Those audiences ____ show their tickets before entering the concert hall.
A. have to B. must C. ought to D. don't have to
9. The children ____ spend too much time playing computer games.
A. mustn't B. ought to not C . shouldn't D. Both B and C
10. In case you're suffered from the injury, you ____ see the doctor today.
A. had better B. must C. ought D. have better
11. Water park is free for kids under 6 years old, so you ____ pay money for your son.
A. have to B. mustn't C. should D. don't have to
12. You look totally exhausted. You ____ take a rest instead of working overtime.
A. should B. ought C. must D. has better
13. Anyone ____ have a passport, even a visa when travelling all around the world.
A. ought to B. must C. should D. has to
14. In the peak season, travellers ____ book their accommodation in advance.
A. have to B. must C. should D. ought
15. My car broke down yesterday, so I ____ catch a taxi to the office.
A. have to B. had better C. had to D. has to
16. We ____ eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies.
A. had better B. should C. ought to D. All are correct
17. You ____ tell anyone what I've revealed to you. It's still a secret.
A. mustn't B. had better not C. ought not to D. don't have to
18. If you still want to maintain this relationship, you ____ behave improperly like that.
A. ought to not B. ought not to C. mustn't D. don't have to
19. When playing or swimming in the pool, children ____ be accompanied by their parents.
A. should B. must C. don't have to D. have to
20. We ____ go to work by car. Sky train is a wise choice during rush hour.
A. ought to B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. have to
21. Young people ______ obey their parents.
A. must B. may C. will D. ought to
22. Laura, you and the kids just have dinner without waiting for me. I ______ work late today.
A. can B. have to C. could D. would
23. I ______ be delighted to show you round the factory.
A. ought to B. would C. might D. can
24. Leave early so that you ______ miss the bus.
A. didn’t B. won’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
25. Jenny’s engagement ring is enormous! It ______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. might C. will D. should
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
sentences.
1. According to the results of a survey which conducted by a USA magazine, there isn't really
A B C
a generation gap.
 D
2. The survey shows that today's generation of young people generally get along well with their
A B
parents and appreciate the way they're being risen.
C D
(sửa thành “being raised”)
3. His parents asked him to buy books which he found them useful and necessary for his study.
A B C D
4. The number of articles published on the generation gap are really amazing.
A B C D
5. With the discovery of the new material, the equipment are greatly improved.
A B C D
6. I'm glad to invite to sing a song to you tonight as there is no better occasion.
A B C D
7. The cake would get burnt if it had been left in the oven even two minutes longer.
A B C D
8. When I found Linda, she was busy to play table tennis with her friend.
A B C D
9. Her early arrival gave everyone a big surprise as it was typical for her to be late for most
A B C
occasions.
D
10. Sitting at the dinner table with strangers made the kids to be restless and uneasy.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
sentences.
1. Nobody in the class is as tall as Mike.
A. Everybody in the class is taller than Mike.
B. Somebody in the class may be shorter than Mike.
C. Mike is the tallest student in the class.
D. Mike may be taller than most students in the class.
2. I haven't got enough money to buy a new car.
A. I need more money to buy a new car.
B. I don't want to spend more money on a new car.
C. A new car is not something I really need.
D. Money is not the most essential issue to buy a new car.
3. I am really keen on playing sports.
A. I am a big fan of sports. B. Playing sports makes me sick.
C. I am not really into sports. D. I can't stand sports.
4. “I will come back home soon,” he said.
A. He advised to come back home soon.
B. He offered to come back home soon.
C. He promised to come back home soon.
D. He suggested that he should come back home soon.
5. He prevented his close friend from telling the truth.
A. He forbade his close friend to tell the truth.
B. He allowed his close friend to tell the truth.
C. He ordered his close friend to tell the truth.
D. He paid his close friend to tell the truth.
6. It is not necessary for Alice to do all the housework.
A. Alice must not do all the housework.
B. Alice should not do all the housework.
C. Alice doesn't have to do all the housework.
D. Alice doesn't have to do the unnecessary housework.
7. It was wrong of you to scare your brother like that.
A. You must not scare your brother like that.
B. You ought not to have scared your brother like that.
C. You should have scared your brother like that.
D. You should not scare your brother like that.
8. It is against the school rules to cheat in the test.
A. You don't have to cheat in the test. B. You must cheat in the test.
C. You must not cheat in the test. D. You have to cheat in the test.
9. It is necessary for young people to consult their parents about future career.
A. Young people don't have to consult their parents about future career.
B. Young people ought not to consult their parents about future career.
C. Young people should have consulted their parents about future career.
D. Young people must consult their parents about future career.
10. Youngsters should confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions.
A. It is advisable for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions.
B. It is obligatory for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions.
C. It is illegal for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions.
D. It is optional for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences given.
1. You shouldn't be worried. You have prepared carefully for the test.
A. You shouldn't be worried, and you have prepared carefully for the test.
B. You shouldn't be worried, or you have prepared carefully for the test.
C. You shouldn't be worried, for you have prepared carefully for the test.
D. You shouldn't be worried, but you have prepared carefully for the test.
2. The kids like Sundays. They don't have to get up early then.
A. The kids like Sundays if they don't have to get up early then.
B. The kids like Sundays although they don't have to get up early then.
C. The kids like Sundays so that they don't have to get up early then.
D. The kids like Sundays since they don't have to get up early then.
3. Some parents and children have different tastes in music. They have different taste in fashion, too.
A. Some parents and children have different tastes in both music and fashion.
B. Some parents and children have different tastes in either music or fashion.
C. Some parents and children have different tastes in neither music nor fashion.
D. Some parents and children have different tastes in music but not fashion.
4. His parents don't like some of his friends. His friends wear too flashy clothes.
A. His parents don't like some of his friends despite their too flashy clothes.
B. His parents don't like some of his friends because of their too flashy clothes.
C. His parents don't like some of his friends but for their flashy clothes.
D. His parents don't like some of his friends without their too flashy clothes.
5. Sue does not help her parents with the housework. She is so irresponsible.
A. Sue is so irresponsible that she cannot help her parents with the housework.
B. Sue is not responsible enough to help her parents with the housework.
C. Sue is so responsible a girl that she cannot help her parents with the housework.
D. It is irresponsible of Sue not to help her parents with the housework.
6. My brother speaks too loud. It is really annoying.
A. My brother is speaking too loud.
B. My brother likes to speak too loud.
C. My brother feels annoyed when he can't speak too loud.
D. My brother is always speaking too loud.
7.She is an honest person. She is also a very friendly one.
A. She is an honest but friendly person.
B. She is not only an honest but also a very friendly person.
C. Though she is a honest person, she is friendly.
D. Being honest is necessary to become friendly.
8. Your parents will help you with the problem. You should tell them the story.
A. Because your parents will help you with the problem, you should tell them the story.
B. Your parents will help you with the problem since you should tell them the story.
C. If your parents will help you with the problem, you should tell them the story.
D. Your parents will help you with the problem because you should tell them the story.
9. Unemployment rate is high. This makes many children move back to their parents' house.
A. Many children move back to their parents' house, which makes high unemployment rate.
B. High unemployment rate forces many children to move back to their parents' house.
C. Moving back to their parents' house suggests that the unemployment rate is high.
D. It is necessary to move back to your parents' house if unemployment rate is high.
10. There is always conflict between parents and children. However, they still should talk and share things with
each other.
A. Although there is always conflict between parents and children, they still should talk and share things with
each other.
B. There is always conflict between parents and children, so they still should talk and share things with each
other.
C. Unless there is always conflict between parents and children, they still should talk and share things with each
other.
D. Not only there is always conflict between parents and children, but they still should talk and share things
with each other.

SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Would you mind if I opened the windows? It's too stuffy in here.
A. Yes, of course. B. No, please do. C. I think it is OK. D. You look so tired.
2. Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?
A. I'm not certain but it's maybe at the end of the street. B. I totally agree with you.
C. Sorry, I never know you. D. I'm busy. now.
3. From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right. D. There's no doubt about it.
4. I've been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University.
A. Just kidding! B. It's up to you. C. Good job! D. Same to you. Thanks!
5. Don't forget to finish your homework before class.
A. I'll do it later. B. Not much. C. It's quite difficult. D. Thank you for reminding me.
6. Thanks a lot for helping me fix the car yesterday.
A. I'd love to. B. You're welcome. C. Of course not. D. I like it.
7. I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.
A. I see. I'll call him. B. The workshop was very useful.
C. That can't be John because he's in Paris now. D. No, I don't think so.
8. How do I sign up for the psychology course?
A. You need to fill in the online application form first. B. It's not yours.
C. The course was full. D. Your deadline is May 15.
9. What's about going to the waterpark?
A. That's a good idea. B. That's right. C. Of course! D. I'm sorry I can't.
10. Hi, I'd like to buy three tickets for the Lost in Fear.
A. How many tickets? B. I'm sorry. They were sold out.
C. We don't like this film. D. You should see other interesting films.
11. Do you enjoy buying souvenirs?
A. No, I don't. B. No, thank you! C. Never mind. D. No, I am not.
12. Which show would you like to watch, madam?
A. Here you are! B. No, thanks. C. I am sorry. D. Pardon?
13. What did you do on Sunday?
A. No way! B. Not much. C. It was great. D. I don't care.
14. I love listening to rock n' roll. How about you?
A. I can't stand it. B. I can't help it. C. I can't do it. D. I can't wait for it.
15. What's wrong with the shirt you bought last week?
A. Oh! What a beautiful shirt! B.I wore it last night.
C. The zip has come off. D. I've the receipt.
READING COMPREHESION
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Passage 1
Fathers in today families are spending more time with their children than at any point in the past 100 years. (1)
____ the number of hours the average woman spends at home with her children has declined since the early
1900s, as more and more women enter the workforce, there has been a decrease in the number of children per
family and an increase in (2) ____ attention to each child. As a result, mothers today in the United States, (3)
____ those who work part- or full-time, spend almost twice as much time with each child as mothers did in the
1920s. People (4) ____ raised children in the 1940s and 1950s typically report that their own adult children and
grandchildren communicate far better with their kids and spend more time helping with homework than they
did.
America's children are also safer today than they've (5) ____ been. An infant was four times more likely to die
in the 1950s than today. A parent then was 27 per cent more likely to lose an older teen to death.
1. A. Although B. However C. Unless D. Besides
2. A. isolated B. individual C. unique D. single
3. A. adding B. counting C. taking D. including
4. A. whom B. which C. who D. when
5. A. never B. already C. ever D. just
Passage 2
Generation gap refers to a vast difference in cultural norms between a younger generation and their elders. It’s a
distressing thing for the phenomenon (1) _______ occurs around the world. The (2) _______ of communica-
tion, different views on certain problems and different attitudes towards life may cause the generation gap or
even widen it. First, one of the major factors for this misunderstanding between two generations is that parents
and children lack communication. Young people (3) _______ reveal their feelings to their parents, and often
complain that their parents are out of (4) _______ and that they talk too much about certain problems. So
when young people meet some problems, they would rather (5) _______ to their classmates or their friends for
help. The lack of communication widens the generation gap.
1. A. which B. who C. whom D. what
2. A. deficiency B. shortage C. lack D. inadequacy
3. A. sometimes B. always C. often D. seldom
4. A. mind B. reach C. depth D. touch
5. A. turn B. turning C. to turn D. to have turned
6. A. opinions B. perspectives C. scopes D. visions
Passage 3
The first thing that is included in the "living together” (1) ________ is the expected good relations with your
family. This also involves sharing equally the housework. (2) ________ of people think that everyone should
share the housework equally, but in many homes parents do most of it. To certain minds, many families can't
share the housework whereas they should try it. In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible be-
cause of the families' timetable. So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must do things together.
For this they can establish a housework planning.
(3) _________ , housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible. He will think that he has
an important role in his family. According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework because (4)
________ will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future. Too many teenagers and
young adults leave home without knowing how to cook or clean, but if parents delegate basic housework to
teens as they are old enough to do it, they won't be destabilized by doing the housework in their new grown-up
life.
It can be (5) ________ concluded that many parents don't really prepare their children for future, because they
don't stimulate them to learn how to run a house. If parents get them responsible, teens will be more responsible
and that will improve family's life.
(Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013)
1. A. custom B. tradition C. notion D. trend
2. A. lots B. few C. little D. a lot of
3. A. In addition B. However C. In contrast D. In case
4. A. which B. what C. that D. who
5. A. likely B. probably C. auspiciously D. possibly

Passage 4
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunder-
standings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are old-fashioned,
possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles; that they talk too much
about certain problems and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is
true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when
young.
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music.
This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So
they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary
or clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior,
at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
Sometimes you are resistant and proud because you do not want your parents to approve of what you do. If they
did approve, it looks as if you are betraying your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming that you are
the underdog: you can you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough
after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents' control. But it ignores the fact that
you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself.
If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially parents,
into doing things the ways you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so
that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?
A. The teenagers' criticism of their parents
B. Misunderstandings between teenagers and their parents
C. The dominance of the parents over their children
D. The teenagers' ability to deal with difficulty
2. According to paragraph 2, teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they ____.
A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own
B. have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste
C. have no other way to enjoy themselves better
D. want to irritate their parents
3. The word "superior" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. passive B. dominant C. advantageous D. updated
4. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they ____.
A. have already been accepted into the adult world
B. are not likely to win over the adults
C. have a desire to be independent
D. feel that they are superior in a small way to the adults
5. To improve parent-child relationships, teenagers are advised to be ____.
A. obedient B. responsible C. co-operative D. independent
Passage 5
Stella McCartney was born in 1972, the daughter of pop star Sir Paul McCartney. She is the youngest of three
sisters. One sister is a potter and the other sister does the same job as their mother used to do - she works as a
photographer. Stella's brother, James, is a musician. Stella first hit the newspaper headlines in 1995 when she
graduated in fashion design from art college. At her final show, her clothes were modeled by her friends, Naomi
Campbell and Kate Moss, both well-known models. Unsurprisingly, the student show became front-page news
around the world. Stella hadn't been in the news before as a fashion designer but she had spent time working in
the fashion world since she was fifteen. In March 1997, Stella went to work for the fashion house Chloe. People
said the famous fashion house had given her the job because of her surname and her famous parents but Stella
soon showed how good she was. She designs clothes which she would like to wear herself, although she's not a
model, and many famous models and actors choose to wear them. In 2001 Stella started her own fashion house
and has since opened stores around the world and won many prizes. A lifelong vegetarian, McCartney does not
use any leather or fur in her design. Instead, she uses silk, wool and other animal-derived fabrics.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Stella's family?
A. She has three sisters. B. One of her sisters is a photographer.
C. She is the youngest. D. Her father is a famous singer.
2. Stella, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss ____.
A. met for the first time at her fashion show B. are very famous fashion models
C. had been friends before 1995 D. all performed at the final show in 1995
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the show?
A. Everyone was surprised when Stella's show was successful.
B. The models performed clothes designed by Stella.
C. The show was the last show of Stella.
D. There was no one famous appearing in the show.
4. Stella thinks about the kinds of clothes that ____.
A. famous people like to wear B. she likes to wear
C. well-known models perform beautifully D. bring her prizes
5. The word “lifelong” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. permanent B. inconstant C. temporary D. changing
Passage 6
There are many types of family systems around the world. In North America and northern Europe, the nuclear
family (with two generations - a father, a mother and one or more children) is often seen as the most typical. In
contrast, in most other parts of the world, extended families, which include other family members such as
grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, are seen as the norm.
The common view is that the nuclear family has become the norm in many Western societies as a result of in -
dustrialization and urbanization. This trend began in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when people
were forced to move to cities to find work in the factories that sprang up during the Industrial Revolution. In
the twentieth century, greater industrialization resulted in even more people leaving their large extended fami-
lies. Urbanization also meant that people lived in much smaller houses, which were not big enough for an ex -
tended family.
The trend towards nuclear families meant that many of the duties and responsibilities of a family, such as pro-
viding food and shelter, cleaning the home, preparing the food, caring for children and their education, and car-
ing for the sick and elderly are no longer shared among the members of the extended family. The parents (or
parent) now have to do this, with some help from the state. However, this is the price that people pay for the
higher standard of living that may come from living in a city.
We may think we know what we mean by a ‘nuclear’ family and an ‘extended’ family, but reality is more com -
plicated than most people believe. Most nuclear families are part of extended families: children have grandpar-
ents and, in many cases, aunts, uncles and cousins as well. Part of what makes them ‘nuclear’ is that they live in
their own separate household, but it is not the whole story. In Greece or Italy, for example, a nuclear family may
live in its own flat, but the extended family may live in the same apartment block or in the same street and fam-
ily members see each other and even eat together every day.
1. According to paragraph 1, the nuclear family is seen as the most common in ____.
A. all parts of the world B. most places except North America
C. most places except northern Europe D. north America and northern Europe
2. The word "norm" in the passage mostly means ____.
A. standard B. exception C. law D. story
3. What made the nuclear family become the norm?
A. Higher living standard B. Reduction of land
C. Higher prices of food and shelter D. Industrialization and urbanization
4. The word "sprang up" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. declined B. widened C. expanded D. prolonged
5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about nuclear families?
A. They are isolated from their extended families.
B. They often live in their separate household.
C. They often live in smaller houses.
D. They have fewer members to share family duties.
Passage 7
Different relationships have effects on teenagers in many ways. Friends influence teenagers almost the same
amount as their parents. Teenagers go to their friends for help or to ask questions that they could not ask their
parents about. Most of their friends give them good advice. In most cases, they tell their friends how to dress
and act when being around certain people.
Love relationships just make it even harder for a teenager to get a good education. Some start to fail in school
because they are hanging out with their boyfriends or girlfriends instead of doing their work.
Parents have a big influence on teenagers because their children look up to them and the majority of them grow
up to act and do things just like their parents did with them. Children who have experienced with a family
break-up may have lower achievements than children brought up in an intact family.
As previously stated, teenagers are affected by many relationships which involve their friends, family, and their
love relationships. The relationships affect them so much that most teenagers change their ideas about how they
should live their lives in a different way and to change their future goals. They should be influenced to help
themselves or to help others.

1. Relationships can ________.

A. influence teenagers in many aspects of their lives.
B. help teenagers to decide the future goals in love relationships.
C. help others to form relationships.
D. help teenagers to follow their future goals with their friends and family.
2. Teenagers go to their friends in order to ________.
A. impact them in various ways and the same amount.
B. ask how to dress when being around certain people.
C. have different relationships that their parents can't offer.
D. ask for help or advice that their parents can't give them.
3. Love relationships may make a teenager harder to get a good education because________.
A. their boyfriend or girlfriend may make them fail in school
B. they tell their boyfriend or girlfriend how to dress to how to act
C. they hang out with their boyfriend or girlfriend instead of studying
D. they try to do their work instead of hanging out with their boyfriend or girlfriend.
4. All of the following statements about parents' influence on teenagers are true EXCEPT that ________.
A. achievements of teenagers from a family break-up are always slow.
B. parents have a great impact on teenagers.
C. most teenagers grow up to act and do things just like their parents.
D. a family break-up may have a negative effect on teenagers.
5. The main idea of the passage is ________.
A. the effects of love relationships on teenagers' study.
B. the impact of relationships on teenagers’ lives.
C. the role of parents in their children’s lives.
D. the impact of relationships on adults and teenagers

Passage 8
It is common knowledge that the Internet, often called simply Net, is the largest network of computers in the
world. It connects businesses, institutions and individuals. One of its main uses is communication, and elec-
tronic mail, or e-mail, is probably the most popular use of the Internet. Although the Net is widely used by peo -
ple of all ages, many adults are now concerned about is possibly harmful effects on young people.
For example, chatting is a popular activity on the Net. Electronic chat rooms are Internet sites where people can
communicate directly with one another. These chat rooms are quite popular with children. However, adults with
inappropriate or illegal motives may also join chat rooms. Sometimes these adults try to arrange face-to-face
meetings with unsuspecting victims. There have cases where children have been tricked by adults who pass
them off as children and who give information that provokes to be entirely false.
Another cause of worry for parents is the huge amount of information accessible to users of the Internet. Not all
information on the Net is accurate, and some deliberately misleading. In addition, parents worry that children
may be exposed to harmful material. For instance, there are innumerable sites where explicitly violent or porno -
graphic scenes are shown. Moreover, many organizations maintain hate sites that present racist or politically ex-
treme views.
The Internet has tremendous potential for good, but it has also led to some serious questions about appropriate
use. Where protection of their children is needed, parents should not hesitate to intervene. Unlimited freedom
on the Net can lead to serious, sometimes dangerous, consequences.
Question 1: The author generally believes that children _____.
A. can learn a great deal from the Net B. should never be allowed to use the Net
C. should not have unsupervised access to the Net D. should be allowed to use the Net today
Question 2: According to the first paragraph, which group is most likely to be worried about children’s use of
the Internet?
A. parents B. teenagers C. business people D. People who work in institutions
Question 3: In chat rooms, _____.
A. people communicate face-to-face B. people may give a false impression
C. you know who you are talking to D. parents and children communicate with each other
Question 4: The expression pass themselves off as in paragraph 2 means ____.
A. look like B. participate C. pretend to be D. contribute
Question 5: It seems that the main point the author is trying to make about the Internet is that it _____.
A. can be dangerous B. provides unlimited access to information
C. is beneficial D. should only be used by adults
I. PHONECTICS
Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the posi-
tion of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. influence B. attitude C. counselor D. decision
2. A. donate B. compare C. campaign D. limit
3. A. experience B. mobility C. independence D. priorities
4. A. generational B. interpersonal C. discriminative D. educational
5. A. protection B. charity C. impairment D. infection
Part 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. focus B. open C. chore D. impose
2. A. manners B. conflicts C. objects D. viewpoints
3. A. restricted B. obliged C. respected D. beloved
4. A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends
5. A. teacher B. children C. chore D. school
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part 4: Choose the best answer.
1. I live in a/an ____ with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area.
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house
2. One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults.
A. nuclear family B. nuclear house C. extended family D. extended house
3. In my opinion, family members are responsible for ____.
A. the housework B. the chores C. homework D. A and B
4. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never ____ about way of life.
A. gives his opinion B. changes his mind C. gives his view D. keeps in mind
5. After graduating from university, I want to ____ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up
6. Four generations living in the same roof will have different ____ of lifestyle.
A. gaps B. rules C. manners D. viewpoints
7. Luckily, my parents are always willing to listen to my new ideas. They're very ____.
A. narrow-minded B. open-minded C. elegant D. careful
8. Anna often dresses ____ when going to the parties in order to attract her friends' attention.
A. plainly B. properly C. flashily D. soberly
9. Generation ____ is the difference in the thoughts and viewpoints amongst generations living together.
A. distance B. gap C. space. D. All are correct
10. All students ____ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule.
A. should B. have to C. mustn’t D. must
11. The ____ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.
A. discrimination B. conflict C. agreement D. gap
12. My father used to ____ a lot of challenges before establishing his own insurance company.
A. provide B. enjoy C. give D. face
13. I wish I could do something to reduce financial ____ on my parents.
A. capital B. burden C. limit D. gap
14. The children ____ spend too much time playing computer games.
A. mustn't B. must C . shouldn't D. should
15. It is impossible to avoid daily __________ when you live with your extended family.
A. views B. attitudes C. characteristics D. argument
16. My parents are always open to different views. I ___________ agree with their opinions.
A. must B. have to C. don’t have to D. mustn’t
17. In the peak season, travellers ____ book their accommodation in advance.
A. have to B. must C. should D. ought
18. Jenny’s engagement ring is enormous! It ______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. might C. will D. should
19. In a(n) _________ family consiting of 3 generations: my grandparents, my parents, my sister, and I.
A. nuclear B. extended C. small D. childless
20. In some cultures, women don’t get an education. They ___ stay at home and do all the household
chores.
A. shouldn’t B. don’t have to C. should D. have to
21. I live in a/an _________ with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area.
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house
22. One advantage of living in a/an ___________ is to strengthen relationship between young children and
adults.
A. nuclear family B. nuclear house C. extended family D. extended house
23. Different people may have different _____________ toward clothing because there’re no global standards.
A. ways B. attitudes C. thinking D. behaviours
Part 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. I discuss with my parents the generation gap.
A. mention B. argue C. dispute D. swear
2. We all have cutural value, and they can ìnluence the way we treat other people.
A. harm B. offense C. disqualification D. impact
3. My family has a conflict about male jobs and gender roles.
A. come into B. get on well C. scoldings D. understand each other 4.
Asian American families often try to force their children to follow their native country’s cultural values,
such as the importance of family, respect for the elders and the community.
A. rude B. obey C. look up to D. corrupt
5. I'm mature enough to understand the difference between generations.
A. wet behind the ears B. old enough C. flimsy D. frivolity
Part 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. If you live in an extended family, you'll have great joy and get support of other members.
A.large family B. traditional family C. nuclear family D. close family
2. Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. harmony B. disagreement C. fighting D. controversy
3. We greatly respect my teacher for all of the best things that she brought to us.
A. look up to B. look forwards C. look for D. look down on
4. I have the freedom to choose a job because my parents have many views on career and I don’t have to
follow their footstep.
A. restraint B. multi-choice C. not out of compulsion D. indepentdent
5. Our mother encourages us to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences
A. close-knit B. narrow-minded C. optimistic D. elegant
Part 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
1. I will leave the party early because I must studying for my exam.
A B C D
2. I stayed up late last night because I mustn't go to school on Sunday.
A B C D
3. We ought to not play football as it's raining outside.
A B C D
4. You mustn't to drive a car if you don't have a driving licence.
 A B C D
5. If you want some useful advice, you have better talk to your parents about your problem.
A B C D
6. I had stay at home 3 days due to snowing heavily.
A B C D
7. Because of his poverty, he has to struggling to make ends meet.
A B C D
8. According to the rules of this game, you had better not drop the ball.
A B C D
9. If you want to get a higher mark in the next test, you have better put more effort into vocabulary.
A B C D
10. We shouldn't make an appointment with this doctor. You can see him whenever you want.
A B C D
III. SPEAKING
Part 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following ex-
changes.
1. Would you mind if I opened the windows? It's too stuffy in here.
A. Yes, of course. B. No, please do.
C. I think it is OK. D. You look so tired.
2. Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?
A. I'm not certain but it's maybe at the end of the street.
B. I totally agree with you.
C. Sorry, I never know you.
D. I'm busy. now.
3. From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right. D. There's no doubt about it.
4. I've been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University.
A. Just kidding! B. It's up to you.
C. Good job! D. Same to you. Thanks!
5. Don't forget to finish your homework before class.
A. I'll do it later. B. Not much.
C. It's quite difficult. D. Thank you for reminding me.
6. Thanks a lot for helping me fix the car yesterday.
A. I'd love to. B. You're welcome.
C. Of course not. D. I like it.
7. I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.
A. I see. I'll call him. B. The workshop was very useful.
C. That can't be John because he's in Paris now. D. No, I don't think so.
8. How do I sign up for the psychology course?
A. You need to fill in the online application form first. B. It's not yours.
C. The course was full. D. Your deadline is May 15.
9. What's about going to the waterpark?
A. That's a good idea. B. That's right. C. Of course! D. I'm sorry I can't.
10. Hi, I'd like to buy three tickets for the Lost in Fear.
A. How many tickets? B. I'm sorry. They were sold out.
C. We don't like this film. D. You should see other interesting films.