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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. Despite being a kid, Tuan always helps his mother do the chores every day.
A. homework
B. works
C. housework
D. house duties
2. When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners.
A. etiquette
B. rule
C. problem
D. norm
3. Many parents find it hard to understand their children when they are teenagers.
A. adults
B. elders
C. adolescents
D. kids
4. There're many problems which are unavoidable when living in an extended family.
A. profits
B. issues
C. views
D. merits
5. Mary has a strong desire to make independent decisions.
A. dependent
B. self-confident
C. self-confessed
D. self-determining
6. My mother mistakenly believes that my fashion style breaks the norm of society.
A. routine
B. barrier
C. rule
D. conflict
7. I always look at this matter from a different viewpoint.
A. point of view
B. view from point
C. idea
D. opinion
8. We find it unattractive when dress flashily.
A. luxuriantly
B. ostentatiously
C. cheaply
D. fashionably
9. Consuming too much junk food increases the risk of obesity.
A. decrease
B. reduce
C. rise
D. raise
10. I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
A. comes on
B. comes up
C. comes in
D. comes into
Exercise 2. 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.
11. If you live in an extended family, you'll have great joy and get support of other members.
A. close family
B. traditional family
C. nuclear family
D. large family
12. Our mother encourages us to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences
A. optimistic
B. elegant
C. close-knit
D. narrow-minded
13. Domestic violence is strictly forbidden all over the world.
A. permitted
B. limited
C. restricted
D. prohibited
14. Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. disagreement
B. harmony
C. controversy
D. fighting
15. I can't concentrate on my work because of the noise caused by my children.
A. focus
B. abandon
C. neglect
D. allow
16. My grandpa's point of view about marriage remains conservative.
A. progressive
B. traditional
C. retrogressive
D. conventional
17. Finally, I decide to follow in my father's footsteps to work in state-owned enterprise.
A. private-owned
B. public limited
C. privately-owned
D. government-owned
18. My grandma usually takes care of us when my parents are away on business.
A. follows
B. abandons
C. concerns
D. bothers
19. 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
20. I regretted not to buy those trendy shoes through lack of money.
A. shortage
B. abundance
C. scarcity
D. deficiency
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
23. This drink isn't beneficial for health. You ____ drink it too much.
24. This warning sign indicates that you ____ step on the grass.
25. I think you ____ do exercise regularly in order to keep your body in good shape.
26. I will lend you some money, but you ____ pay it back to me next week.
27. Hoa ____ feed the cats because her mother has done it already.
28. Those audiences ____ show their tickets before entering the concert hall.
29. The children ____ spend too much time playing computer games.
30. In case you're suffered from the injury, you ____ see the doctor today.
A. had better B. must C. ought D. have better
31. Water park is free for kids under 6 years old, so you ____ pay money for your son.
32. You look totally exhausted. You ____ take a rest instead of working overtime.
33. Anyone ____ have a passport, even a visa when travelling all around the world.
34. In the peak season, travellers ____ book their accommodation in advance.
35. My car broke down yesterday, so I ____ catch a taxi to the office.
36. We ____ eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies.
37. You ____ tell anyone what I've revealed to you. It's still a secret.
38. If you still want to maintain this relationship, you ____ behave improperly like that.
39. When playing or swimming in the pool, children ____ be accompanied by their parents.
40. We ____ go to work by car. Sky train is a wise choice during rush hour.
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
41. I will leave (A) the party early because (B) I must (C) studying (D) for my exam.
42. I stayed (A) up late (B) last night because I mustn't (C) go to school on (D) Sunday.
43. We ought to not (A) play football as (B) it's raining (C) outside (D).
44. You mustn't (A) to drive (B) a car if (C) you don't have (D) a driving licence.
45. Because of his poverty (A), he has to (B) struggling (C) to make ends meet (D).
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. 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!
50. 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.
Exercise 6: Fill in the blanks with "must/ can't/ could/ may/ might" There may be more than one
correct answer for each question.
1. I'm sure she is here - I can see her car in front of the building.
3. I'm not sure I'm going to pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.
I__________become a millionaire!
5. I'm sure she doesn't speak French very well - she's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
She__________speak French very well. She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
6. My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so I'm sure it's in the drawer.
7. Someone told me that Tim was in New York but I saw him yesterday so I'm sure he's not abroad.
Tim__________be abroad.
8. You got the job? That's great. I'm sure you're delighted.
9. They told me to prepare the project by tomorrow but it's almost impossible to have it done so fast.
I__________finish it by tomorrow if I stay at work all night, but I'm not sure.
10. I asked them to send the goods as soon as possible; we__________receive them by the end of the
week if the post is fast.
Exercise 7: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage
Statesmen define a family as a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by blood
adoption or marriage , (1) ________ includes common - law relationships . Most people are born into
one of these groups and (2) ________ live their lives as a family in such a group.
Although definition of a family may not change, (3) ________ relationship of people to each other within
the family group changes as society changes. More and more wives are (4) ________ paying jobs ,
and ,as a result , the roles of husband , wife and children are changing. Today,men expect to (5)
________ for pay for about 40 years of their lives ,and ,in today's marriages (6) ________ which both
spouses have paying jobs , women can expect to work for about 30 to 35 years of their lives. This means
that man must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for The children and daily (7)
________ chores . Children , too, especially adolescents , have to (8) ________ with the members of
their family in sharing household tasks.
6. A. in B. for C. with D. to
Exercise 8: Read an article about how to make a list of family rules and answer reading
comprehension questions.
Family Rules
Would you like to have a boss who didn't specify what the rules were in your work place but punished
you if you broke these unknown rules? You would feel pretty frustrated, wouldn't you? That's how
children feel when they are punished for breaking rules that have never been explained to them. Family
rules are necessary to make clear what is expected of children and to outline punishments for
misbehavior and rewards for good behavior.
When creating a list of family rules remember to be specific both in what is expected and the
punishment or reward. Gather the family together when creating the list of family rules. Involve children
in the creation of the rules and get their input as to appropriate rewards or punishments. Explain to
children why youd like to include certain rules. They'll accept them more if they understand that they
are for their own benefit and safety.
You can create the list of rules in the form of a contract which all family members sign. Before
completing the contract make sure that all family members are in agreement as to the wording of the
rules and the punishments or rewards for each rule.
Once the rules have been created, remember to be consistent with their enforcement. The list of rules
doesn't mean anything unless it is consistently enforced.
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1. She complained that the photographs were an invasion of her ___________ (private)
2. __________ consciousness is another way of distinguishing among generations that was worked on
by social scientist Karl Mannheim. (Generate)
3. By this way, you can cope up with the ___________ of the kids and always be updated. (expect)
4. The amount will be paid to everyone ______________ of whether they have children or not. (regard)
5. The major factor causing the generation gap is the lack of ___________ between parents and their
children. (communicate)
6. Some parents may also find their children's behavior unacceptable and ___________ to traditional
values. (respect)
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