UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE (Cuse séng gia dinh) A. VOCABULARY New words ‘Meaning Picture Example Men are often the breadwinner in a breadwinner nguéi tru cét a family “bredwima(a) «& hae «) gia dinh i Dan éng thong Id tru cét trong a emcees | £90 77 : When Ihave done my chores. I will wo vige nha, vige K. Al . go to the market fale «) lat vat i —e Khi t6i xong viée nha thi t6i sé di a & cho. We should collaborate with this collaborate company to develop the product. /ce'leebarert! céng tac © Ching ta nén cng téc véi cong ty v nay dé phat trién sin phdm. 4 ‘You should consider buying that xem xét, cn house Jken' sider! : © nhac Ban nén cén nic mua ngoi nha v a We agreed to contribute some contribute bas money to charit con trebju:t! dong gop y y © Ching 161 da dang y ding gop mot v : 56 tién cho viée tir thién. divorce Th. a ey got a divorce Idrvo:ss ly di . Ho da ly di réi. &) divide Iwill divide the class into four fdr vand/ chia, tach groups © Toi sé chia lép thawh 4 nhém. A large number of children are educate educated at home today. edgukert gido duc . ; © Nady nay nhiéu tré em dirge gido duc tai nhaextended family gia dinh lon I like living in an extended family. sik stendrd Le . e6m nhién thé Toi thich séng trong m6t gia dink “femali/ . Loe bé chung séag nhiéu thé he. @) Td like to buy a house, but my finances are in such a bad state that finance I can’t afford to /'fanens! tii chink - os) Ti muén mua mét ngéi nha, nhung 14% chinh ciia t6i dang trong tinh tang khong dii diéu kién dé mua. financial burden ‘Buying a house ofien puts a large financial burden ou young couples (fau'neenfal génh nag tai . Vige mua nha theong dat ganh ‘ba:dan/ chinh, tién bac : nding lén vé tai chinh cho céc cap doi tre. generation There are tvo generations in my / dgena'sexfin/ @) thé he family, C6 hai thé he trong gia dink 103. goods ane ha We sold a lot of leather goods ang héa, sin : Igudz! i Ching t6i da ban nhiéu mat hing pham : (a) bang da. I stopped at the grocery shop to buy grocery : bs some milk. /grausari tap héa «) Toi da dig lai 6 cita hang tap héa mua it sita. This job required him to do a lot of heavy lifting , ifs mang vac heavy lifting. Vhevi ‘infty! ” ning Céng vige néy di héi anh dy phéi mang ve néng. She is not the type of person to stay homemaker /haum merke(r)/ @) ngwéi néi tro at home and be a homemaker. C6 dy khéng phai kiéu nguéi & nha vd lim ngi tro.laundry . Thave to do my laundry londst/ 46 giat la Toi phai di gigt dé @) Americans: often livein gia dink nhé ‘nuclear family niucklio “feemeli @) chi gémcé b6 chung séng nuclear families. Nguoi My theéng séng trong nhig gia dinh nhé chi gém bé me va con cai Twant fo stay at home and nurture nurture my children, ‘nactfa(0) audi dudng . ray Toi muon 6 nha va nuoi day cdc con minh. ‘You should have a positive outlock positive | on life /'pa:zatrv/ tich ewe Ban nén cé mét cach nhin tich eve (ad) . : vdo cuge séng. He wants to become an educational psychologist /sat'kacladgrst @) nha tam li hoc psychologist. Anh dy muén tro thanh nha tam gido duc hoc. sociable . He is a very sociable child. /'soufabl’ héa déng No la dita bé hoa dong. (adi) He’s ungrateful for all that I've ungrateful done Jan’ grertfl von . . as) Anh dy khong biét on tat cd nhimg (ad giima 167 da lam. vulnerable eB bi ton This is a safe place for vulnerable /'valnceabl/ (adj) thong, dé bi tin cong, children, Déiy lé noi an todn cho nhitng diea tré dé bj ton thong.B.GRAMMAR I. PRESENT SIMPLE (THI HIEN TAI DON) 1. Cau tric (Form) Affirmative (Khang dinh) ‘Negative (Phu dink) Interrogative (Nghi van) S+V Ge) +O) S + doldoes + not + V (bare- ind) + (0) Dol Does + 5 = V (bare-inf) + (oO)? She does the housework every day. She doesn't do the housework every day. Does she do the housework every day? 2. Cach ding (Use) ~ Dign ta théi quen hoac hank déng xay 1a thudng xuyén 6 hign tai (habits or regular actions) E.g: We visit our grandparents every Sunday. (Ching téi thedng din tham éng ba vao méi ngdy chii nhgt.) ~ Dién ta céc tinh hudng/ sw viée mang tinh chat lau dai, bén ving (permanent situations) E.g:I come from Hanoi City - Dign ta chan Iy/ sw that hién nhién (general truths and facts) E.g: Broken bones in adults don’t heal as fast as they do in children. (Nicong bj gay 6 ngwoi lon Tau lanh hon & tré em.) - Dign ta lich tink, thoi gian biéu mang nghia twong lai (timetables: future sense) Eg: The train arrives at 7 o'clock (Tiiu hoa dé -D cdc doug tir chi tinh tang (stative verbs) nlur ic 7 gid ding.) 18 tinh trang, cim mic, suy nghi tai thei diém hién tai, Céch ding nay thuéng duoc ding vi to know: biét to understand : hien to suppose: cho ring to wonder: twhor to consider: xem xét to love: yeu to look: tréng ahw to see: thay to appear: ink ale to seem : dvéng nliw to think cho rang to believe. tin to doubt: nghi ngé to hope hy vong. to expect: mong doi to dislike: khéng thich to hate: ghét to like: thich to remember: ahé to forget: quén to recognize: nhan ra to worship: the cing To contain: chia dung to realize: nan ra to taste: c6 vi/ nem to smell: cé mii to sound: nghe cd ve tobe: thi la ¢ E_g:I kaow the answer to this question. (Tdi biét cau tra Idi cho cau hoi nay.) - Dua sa cic 1éi chi huéng dan (directions! instructions) E.g: You tum left at the end of the road and then go straight (Ban 7 trdi 6 cudi dvéng va sau a3 ai thang.)Note: Ching ta cé thé sit dung do/ does trong thi hién tai don dé nhén manh cae hénh déng trong E.g:I do like playing football, (Té1 rar thich choi bong da.) He does know quite a lot about technology. (nh ta biét kd nhiéu vé cong nghé) 3. Trang tir tin swat va cac cum trang tir (Adverbs of frequency and adverbial phrases) Trong thi hién tai don thudng cé céc trang tit di kém abe ahvays, normal, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, once/ twice a week, most of the time, every day, nowadays, these days, every now and then, ete. 4. Quy tic thém “s/ es” vao sau d@ng tir a, Déng tir tan cing bang 0, 5, x, z, sh, ch: ta thém “es”. E.g: miss —misses watch- watches _go- goes b, Déng tir tan cing bang “y” + Néu trnge “y" 1a mét nguyén Am (u, ¢, 0, a, i) thi ta gitt nguyén “s" E.g: play-plays buy-buys stay-stays + Néu trade “y" Li mét phu am thi ta di “y" thin “i” + “es” E.g:fly-flies cry-cries study-studies ©. Céc rung hop cén Iai Céc trémg hop khéng thudc 2 nhém trén thi ta thém “s” vao sau @éng tit E.g: work — works like — likes remember- remembers d. Truong hop dac bigt: have - has 5. Quy tic phat am duéi “s/ es” C63 cich phat am cia dng ti c6 dudi “sles” - THI: Néu déng ni cé tan cing la céc Am: /s) (ds/ thi ta phat am la /xz! Thiing cé tin cing la céc chit edi sh, co, 5, =, go, ch, x E.g:watches /wotfiz) washes /vofiz - TH2: Néu déng ti cé tan cing bang cae plu am v6 thanh: /9/,/p/. ‘i, MV, /t/ thi phat am Ia /s E.g: cooks ‘kuks stops /stops - TH3: Néu dng ti cé tn cing lé nguyén am vi céc plu am hitu thanh cén lai thi ta phat am 1a /2: E.g: loves /lavz/ plays /plerz II. THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE (THI HIEN TAI TIEP DIEN) 1. Cau tric (Form) Affirmative (Khing ‘Negative (Pha dinh) Interrogative (Nghi van)S+is/am/are> V-ing+(O) |S + isam/are + not Vang +| Am/ Are/Is +S = Ving = (0)? ©. ‘Mr. Namis driving towork. | Mr. Nam isn't driving to work. | Is Mr. Nam driving to work? 2. Cach ding (Use) - Dign ta hinh déng dang xay ra tai thoi diém néi hoac xung quanh théi diém adi (actions happening now/around now’) E.g: He is writing a letter now. (Bay gid anh dy dang viét thie.) - Dién ta hanh déng/ tinh huéng mang tinh chat tam thoi (temporary situations) E.g: I'm studying for my exam this week. (Téi dang hgc 6n cho kj thi tudn néy.) - Dign ta sx thay 46i cia su vat, str viée: thing ding véi ding tt get/become (changing situations) E.g: It's getting darker. (Troi dang tre nén tdi hon.) - Dién ta su vite da duoc sap xép lén lich tir tre (future arrangements) E.g: I'm going to the cinema on Monday. (Téi sé di xem phim véo thit hai) ~ Dién ta théi quen, sw viée lap di lap lai gay phién cho nguéi khéc, thuéng ding véi tang tir always (amoying habits) E.g: Mary is always biting her nails. (Mary Iuén edn méng tay:) He is always watching TV without doing the homework. (Cau dy Juén xem ti vi sudt ma Khong lam bai tap.) 3. Time phrases (Cac cum tir thoi gian) ‘Mét sé cum ti théi gian thuong di kém ‘rong thi hién tai tip dién nhu now, mght now, currently, at present, today, this week, etc 4. Quy tac thém “ing” sau déng tir Thong thudng ta chi can cong thém “-ing” vao sau déng tir. Nhung cé mét sé cht ¥ nhu sau: a. Véi dong tie - Tan cing 14 MOT chit “e”, ta bo “e” 16i thém “-ing” Eg: wiite— writing type - typing cycle - cycling - Tan cing 1a HAT CHU “e”, ta khéng bo “e” ma van thém “-ing” binh thuéng b. V6i dng ti cd mét dm tiét, tan cing la mét plu dm, tmeée Ia mot nguyén am, ta aban 461 phu am cuéi séi them “ing” Eg: sit - sitting run - runaing put - putting - Note: Cac truéng hep ngoai 1é. begin - beginning travel - travelling / traveling prefer - preferring permit - permittingc. Voi dng tir tin cing lr “ie” ta a3; “ie” thanh “y” 161 thém “ing” Eg lie -lying die - dying BAI TAP VAN DUNG CO BAN 1. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. L.A. sesponsible B. homemaker C. mow D. overworked 2. A. bathe B. finance C. program D. cat 3. A. lifting B. routine C. split D. divide 4A. clothes B. fold C. groceries D. iron S.A. duty B. clusters C. mbbish D. washing-up 2. Match the two columns to make correct phrases. Liset a. the floor 2. mop b. the houseplants 3. feed ¢. the heavy lifting 4. water d. the baby 5.do e. the table 3. Choose the best options to fill in the blanks. 1. My mother is___ for taking care of the home and the family. A. responsible B. takes the responsibility C.takethe duty D. Both B& C are comect. 2. Women usually manage ___ better than men do A household finances B. household machines C. housewives _D. houseplants 3. My parents___. My mother usually does more housework than my father A. divide chores equally B. split chores unequally C. dont share housework equally D. Both B & C are correct 4. Equal share of household duties helps increase A job satisfaction —_B. couple satisfaction C. wedding satisfaction —-D. mantal satisfaction 5. W's not easy to gain. tween husbands and wives, even in developed countries, A. equal chore B. chore equally C. chore equal D. chore equity 6. He decided that he wanted to be a_ while his wife worked full-time A. homemaker B. house husband —C. housewife D. Both A & Bare comect 7. Negotiation and conflict __skills are very important to every woman in modern life A. resolution B. revolution C. renovation D. communication 8. My sunflower seeds must be__ twice a day so that they will sprout in a few daysA watered B dried C picked D. spread. 4. Complete the following sentences using the given phrases. There are two phrases that you don't need. bathing the baby. ‘mop the house folding the clothes watering the houseplants doing the laundry doing the shopping take out the garbage doing the cooking feeding the cats do the washing-up 1. My mother is not because we are eating out today. 2. My grandfather is not He'd better stay home since he's sick. 3. She is visiting her grandparents in the countryside tomorrow, so she is and packing her stuff, 4. It's wet in the living room. My brother is 5. Susan would like to have a washing machine. She's tired of every, day 6. Sometimes, guests are expected to help after parties. 7. It smells awful in the kitchen. Don't you ? 8. It's dirty in your house. Why don't you ? 5. Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 1. As ahomemaker, A. she does a lot of online jobs at home to eam money B. she spends most of her time taking care of her family C. she doesn't have time to look after her children 2. She is overworked, A. so she doesn't earn enough money to support her family B. so she doesn't have time to take care of her home C. so she spends a lot of time with her children 3. Sweetie, get yourself prepared for dinner. A. You are cooking dinner today. B. You should help me cook dinner. C. Wash your hands carefully before eating 4. Let's lay the table. _. A It's time for lunch B. We should call to reserve a table. C. We should do the washing-up before we leave 5. Look! I's raining. Hurry and A. put away the clothes B. fold the clothes C. sron the clothes6. As the breadwinner of the family. A. Sarah quitted her job to take care of her home B. Sarah works hard to support her family C. Sarah stays at home to educate her children 7. There is chore equity in Mr. and Mrs. Brown's family A. They share the equal amount of housework. B. Mr. Brownis the breadwinner and Mrs. Brown is the homemaker. C. Mrs, Brown does more housework than Mr. Brown. 8. Husbands should help do the heavy lifting such as A helping the children with Math problems B. repairing the roof of the house C. cooking and watering houseplants 6. Choose the correct options to complete the following sentences. 1. They ___ rugby twice a week. A play B. are playing 2. __ breakfast every moming? A. Are you having B. Do youhave 3. It___. so they have to cancel the horse race today. Av rains B. is raining 4. Ourtour guide three languages A. speaks B. is speaking 5. We __ the way. Iwvish we brought « map A dont know B. aren't knowing 6. Listen! The DJ __ my favourite song. A plays B.is playing 7. ____ the food at this restaurant? A.Do youlike B. Are you liking 8.1 A. am not laughing - am crying B. don't laugh - cry 7. Complete the sentences using the Present Simple or the Present Continuous 1. I (leave) 2. She (werk) home at 7 o'clock every moming in the Sales Department in London, but at the moment she (do) a training course in Bristol. 3. Linda (clean) her house every weekend 4. He (wy) very hard in every game that he (play) 5. Excuse me. I think that you (sit) 6. (you, listen) 7. Dont talk to me now. I (write) in my seat. to the radio very often? an important letter.8. Why (they. drive) on the left in Britain? 9. Tt usually (rain) here a lot, but it (not rain) 10. What are you doing? - I (bake) cake at the moment 8. Decide whether the following sentences are correct or incorrect. 1. He's having a bath at the moment. A. Correct B. Incorrect 2. He's hating doing the heavy lifting A. Comect B. Incorrect 3. My roommate and I always share the housework equally. A. Comect B. Incorrect 4 Jenny usually eats out because she is not knowing how to cook. A. Comect B. Incorrect Tusually do the laundry, but I'm sick today so my brother does it A. Correct B. Incorrect 6. She's believing that men have to do housework as well. A. Comect B. Incorrect We are painting the living room for Christmas. It's really hard work. A. Comect B. Incorrect ‘We get up at seven every morning, and then we are having coffee and a small breakfast A. Comrect B. Incorrect 9. Sometimes I am watching American films on TV. but I'm not understanding the words. A Correct B Incorrect 10. You do not eat much today. Are you ill? A. Correct B. Incorrect 9. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given. Use negative form if necessary. ‘You can use a word twice. have take out take split prepare shop do 1. Tusually the bus to school, but this morning I'm walking. 2. My mom is not at home. She for groceries now. 3. Im very busy, so I only the laundry every Saturday moming, 4. They housework among members in Ann's family. She has to do all the chores. 5. Kate always her dog fed by her neighbor every time she goes on business tips 6. Lalways cook, but today is Women’s Day. so my husband dinner in the kitchen. 7. The residents in my neighborhood the garbage at 5 p.m. every day when the bin lorry comes. 108. Mary's wrist was broken once, so now she rarely the heavy lifting. 10. Find ONE mistake in each sentence and fill in the blank with the correct word(s). 1. As asingle mom, she have to be both the homemaker and the breadwinner My younger brother is unhappy that he makes the washing-up by himself. My mom is busy today, s0 I prepare the meal for the whole family. - My father drives me to school every morning, but this week I go by bus Typically, the elderly is sent to a nursing home if they cannot take care of themselves. 11. Choose the correct options to complete the following sentences. 1. Why ___youalways ___ over spilt milk? I am tired of what you say. Avare- crying B. do-cry C. do - drink 2. We are all in the garden for the monthly family gathering. I am preparing some omelets and eel soup for the whole family. They ___ us healthy. A. are keeping B. keep C. will 3. Look! That gitl is very attractive. - Yeah, she___me of an old friend of mine A. reminds B. is reminding C. will remind 4 What you __? - Nothing. Iam just trying to say that Laura won't be available this Sunday A. are - meaning B. do-mean C. are - meant 5. Iwill go to Frankfiwt tomorrow What time __the train from Berlin__? A. will — leave Bis -leaving C. does — leave 6. Which one do you prefer: the red or the black car?—I__ the red car looks better A. am thinking B. think C. thought 7. Felix is very rich He __a Mercedes. Avis driving B. drives C. just drove 8. Only when he ___ truly sorry can I accept his apology A feels B. is feeling C. will feel 9. Would you like some soup? - Wow. It___ good. Can you get me some? Thanks. A. is smelling B. is tasting C. smells 10. Will you accompany me to the graduation prom next Friday? - Yes, ifnothing comes up. I A. am promising B. will promise C. promise 12. Complete the sentences using the Present si uple or the Present Continuous. ll1. The children must be in bed now. They (not watch) TV because they are too tired. 2. Hi Betty, For what are you calling me now at 2 am.?- I (need) _ help now your 3. (you, have) a map with you now? 4. Do youhave a minute? - Sorry. I (aothave) time now. 5. In case someone (call) tell them Tam not home 13. Use the given words to write sentences in present simple or present continuous tense. Remember to capitalize the initial letter of each sentence. 1. She/ only/ know/ three! word! Italy 3. The sun! shine. Let’ do! laundry 4. Vietam/ an extended family/ usually consist! three or four/generations. 5. Every day/ I/ leave! my flat/ eight! walks! my university. MORE EXERCISES I. Put the verbs into the correct form (pr: ent simple tense). 1. Mr. Nam often (teach) the dogs new tricks. 2. We always (throw) ou: litter in the bia. 3. The referee usually (stop) the game aiter 90 minutes, 4. The children (hurry) to open their gifts, 5. He (speak) English well. IL. Make questions for the underlined part of the sentence. 1. Daisy goes to school from Monday to Saturday My father has a cage in the garden The children like dogs becanse they are nice 4. Kelly is never late. Mike's new mountain bike costs £100, IIL. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in the box. wake(s) up - open(s) -speak(s) - take(s)- do(es) - cause(s) - live(s)-play(s) - close(s) - Inve(s) - drink(s)1 Nick baseball very well. 2. Inever coffee. 3. The swimming pool at 8.00 in the morning. Alt at 9.00 in the evening 5. Bad driving many accidents, 6. My parents in a very small house. 7. The Olympic Games place every four years 8. They are good students. They always their homework. 9. My students a little French. 10. I always early in the moming IV. Fill in the blank with only ONE suitable word. Mr John gets up very early (1) day He washes his face and takes a quick shower (2) the momings. His best friend, Bobby, also wakes up very carly. Mr John (3) the breakfast for both. They both (4) like drinking milk but they love eating meat. Then, Mr. John (5) Bobby out to the park. Mr. John (6) a graphic designer. He (7) an office worker. He (8) fiom home. He designs beautiful images for an advertising company. He (9) lunch (10) half past twelve Then he (11) start work immediately. He (12) with Bobby instead. After Bobby's favorite time, he starts work again and (13) in the evening They both (14) meat for dinner and sest im the fiont of the TV. He always (15) his favorite TV show after dinner. He never misses it. They both go to bed late (16) night V. Choose the best answer. 1. He ...... trying to pass his driving test but fails every time. A keeps B kept C is keeping D had kept 2. He wonders why I never abroad by plane A has travelled B. have been travelling C. travel D. will have travelled 3. Kate ...... her dog for a walk. Her brother ...... it. A. never takes/ alwways does B. never doesn’t take! always does C. never take! does always D. never don’t take! always do 4. (have) the car keys? - No. ‘A. You do have B. Are youhaving — C. Hare you D. Do you have 5. I suppose as we live ina very nural area, we are lucky that a train service actually ...... here. 3A takes B. works CC. functions D. operates ‘VIL Put the verbs in the present continuous tense. 1. He (read) a book about American history at the moment. 2. Why you (laugh) ? What's so funny? 3. I can’t help you now. I (werk) 4. Ob nol It (rain) again. 5 you (wate) the TV or can I tum it off? 6. Bill (lea) to drive at the moment. His father (teach) him. 7. Listen! The neighbors (have) an argument again. 8. Sally (wear) her new T-shist today. 9. Robert! What you (do) here? 10. I (not sleep) very well at the moment VIL. Choose the correct answer in the bracket. 1. Maric isn’t a Canadian. I (belicve/ am believing) she comes from France. Look! Bin (jumps /is jumping) into the water 1 (think/ am thinking) you're crazy! kw Don’t give Jenny any cheese. She (hates! is hating) it! I (go/ am going) to New York next Thursday. Do you want to come? Once a week. (go! am gomg) to an English class at the college 1 (have/ am having) lunch in the cafeteria every day. aaa David is rich — he (drives/ is driving) a Mercedes 9. You won't find Tom at home right now. He (studies/ 1s studying) in the library 10. It (snows/ is snowing) quite hard - perhaps we shouldn't go out tonight. VIIL. Put the verbs in the present simple tense or present continuous tense. 1. Emily lives and works in Paris but she (have) a holiday in England at the moment 2. Iwonder why the neighbor’s dog (bark) again. Maybe there is a burglar! 3. Ann (get) up at seven o’clock every morning. 4. Then she (go) to have a shower before breakfast. 5. Then she (drive) to the beach and stays all day. 6. She (not! work) because she won the lottery last year. 7. Why (you! learn) English this year? 8. I (live) with my sister for two months because she is pregnant and I can help het. 9. What (you/wear) now? In that way, I will recognize you at the airport. 410. Kate is in the kitchen and very stressed! She (cook) dinner for 30 people IX, Put the verbs in the present simple tense or present continuous tense. 1. Where's Tim? He (listen) to a new CD in his room. 2. Don’t forget to take your umbrella with you to London. You know it always (rain) there. 3. Emily (work) hard all day but she (aot work) at the moment. 4, Look! That boy (rua) after the bus, He (want) to catch it 5. He (speak) French so well because he (come) from France. 6. Look! The boss (come) We (meet) him ia an hour and nothing is ready! 1. you usually (go) away for Christmas or you (stay) at home? 8 She (hod) some roses. They (smell) lovely 9. Look! It (snow) again. It always (snow) in this country. 10. Sally (swim) very well, but she (aot smn) very fast. X. Fillin the blank with only ONE suitable word. Lisa and her friends (1) studying for their final exams. They are very excited for this exam as it'll be the last exam of the term. They are studying Maths right (2) Mary @) helping the others. She is the top student in the class. She is really good at Maths. Emily is also good at Maths. She (4) studying Maths. She is (5) a book They (6) talking loudly, because they are at the library at the (7) Sally is (8) the net for extra exercises. They are (9) to solve her exercises. They are all (10) each other to pass the class with high marks BAI TAPTONG HOP NANG CAO XI. Choose the correct answer in the bracket. 1. Ihave to change my shoes. These (are killing’ Kill) me. I'm sure I have a blister. 2. I feel lost. I've just finished a really good novel and now I (do not read) am not reading) anything. 3. Coming to London for Christmas was a great idea. I (love/ am loving) it here 4. The company (js moving/ moves) its offices to a bigger building nest month, 5. Toba (gives/ is giving) a lecture om social media at university every Wednesday. You should come. 6. Sally (always intermpts! is always interrupting) me when I speak. It's so irritating7. Can you help me with this exercise or (are you being busy/ are you busy)? 8. I (hote/ am hating) people who never really listen to what you say. ‘XII. Put the verbs in the correct form (present simple/ present continuous tense). 1. P'm in New York because I (study) English at a language school 2. At the moment Linda (lie) on the floor. 3. usually (work) asa teacher 4, [hate living in Hue City because it always (rain) there 5. I am soy I can’t hear what you (say) because everyone (talk) so loudly. 6. jimmy (currently write) about his adventures, 7. (you want) to come over for dinner tonight? 8. A famous company in this country (make) the delicious chocolate. 9. Look. I (have) ‘nwo tickets for the film, 10. Look. I (hold) two tickets for the film. 11. Compag (make) computers but it (not make) cars. 12. Atpresent, the yen (fall) against the dollar. 13. Computers (become) more and more populas these days 14. Everyone (need) money. It is very necessary. 15. This milk (not taste) fresh. 16. This afternoon I (see) my doctor about my health 17. How is your cold today? It (sound) slightly better than yesterday. 18. He normally (read) all the Harry Potter books, but right now I (think) he (read) something else. 19. Itis strange that people (take) some movies so seriously 20. What (your brother, do) for a living? - Well he is a market consultant. ‘XIII. Complete the sentence using the verbs in the box in the correct form. enjoy prefer play work seem know interview wait talk finish 1 Talways badminton on Saturdays. 2. She her report now. She will bring it into the office when it is complete. 3. My parents phoned me this morning. They themselves in Hawaii 4. We fo entertain our guests in a local restaurant rather than the canteen, Although it is expensive. we can talk freely there 5.1 the answer to your problem. Get a new computer, 6. “Where is Tim?” —“He for an important telephone call in his office.” 7. I can't make the meeting tomorrow. I the applicants for the sales manager's job. 168. My brother for a company which makes bathroom fittings, 9. Who to John? Is it the new secretary? 10. The new contract fine to me. However, could you just check it through once ‘more? XIV. Put the verb in brackets in the correct form (present simple or present continuous). Next week, my friends and I (1. go) camping in the woods. I (2. organize) the food, because I (3. like) cooking Tom (4. have) a big car with a trailer, so he (5. plan) the transportation. Sam (6. bring) the tent. He (7. go) camping every year, so he (8 have) a great tent and lots of otier equipment. My wife (9. think) we're crazy. She likes holidays in comfortable hotels, so she (10. take) a trip to Paris instead. TEST1 A. PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1A. Tamil B. [slam C. reaction D. gather 2. A. official B. mosque C. optional D. tropical 3. A. collection B. necessary C. explanation D. reputation 4. A. eagual B. occasion C. impression D. usually 5A compulsory — B. adult publish D. campus II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. LA. deny B. remote C. income D. unique 2. A. nature B. subject C. scenery D. tition 3. A. admire B. Intemet C. violent D. website 4.A. government —_B. linguistics C. territory D. joumalism 5A mausoleum — B. vegetarian intermediate D. informative B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A,B, C or D to complete each sentence below. 1. If Hoa ___ rich, she would travel around the world. Ais B.was C.were D.beea 2. Ba____anew bicycle recently A. bought B. buying C. buy D. bas bought 3. Nam ___ speaks Chinese but also speaks Japanese A not only B.so C. only D. can 4. Itis raining very hard, __we can't go camping. Aso B. so that C. more over D. however 5. Mrs Hoa ___ sings very well is Nam's mother B. whom C. who D. where 6. Hung enjoys ___ fishing and boating Ato go B.go C. going D. went 7. We must finish our project__ A. on time B. in time CC. yesterday D. time 8. ___a kind of everlasting energy. solar energy may be the solution to our crisis. 7A. Because B. Since CAs D. With 9. Students __universities may have many difficulties in finding good study methods A enter B. entering C. that enter D. who enter 10.___ tired, I went to bed early. A To feel B. Felt C. Feeling D. Having 11. Either Joha or his brothers __ the money. Avhas stolen B. have stolen C. has beea stolen D. have been stolen, 12. My dog aswell asmy cats__twice a day. Aveat B eats Chas eaten D. have eaten 13. Doitnghtnow,__? A. do you B. aren't you C. will you D. don't you 14. The teacher advised the children ___and see the dentist regulacly. A went B going C20 D.togo 15. Lwish you____to the theater last night, but you didn't. A. would come B. had come C.was coming D. came IL. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English. 1. My father prefers watching films at heme thaa going to the cinema. A B c D 2. Women nowadays have more free to participate in social activities A B c D 3. She hadthe gardener to plantsome trees AB c D 4. The churchwhere we are going to visit isnlt far from here A B c D 5. Come upto my place and we will discuss it. AB c oD IIL Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences. 1. He teated them with (GENEROUS) 2. There are many people living in now in the world. POOR) 3. My new car is more thaa the one I had before. ECONOMY) 4. How many __ entered the race? (COMPETE) 5. Housework has been regarded as women's work. (TRADITION) IV. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Iwas tired whea I got home. I (svork) all day. 2. Iwant to get married, but I (not meet) the sight person yet 3. Why John (aot/ want) to play soccer last Sunday? 4. The astronaut's clothes (make) from special materials. 5. We would have caught the last bus if we (leave) the cinema five minutes earlier. C. READING I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks. The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (1) ___very little work This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (2)__a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often (3)__ motivated and work very hard, 18Youn; xr students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (4) _is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (5) __ for them. Fommerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (6)___ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1 000 towards tuition (7) _ and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3 000. In the US students already (8)_pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a finaacial aid package which may (0) ___ grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (10) __ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations. L.A producing —_B. carrying C. doing D. making 2. A. for Bo with Coon D.at 3. A. highly B. maialy C. absolutely D. adequately 4. A. position B. state C. situation D. condition 5A paying B paid C pay D. to pay 6. A. whether B. what C. which D. who 7.4. money B. fees C. allowances D. charge 8. A. had better B. should C. may D. have to 9. A. include B. consist C. compose D. belong 10. A. large B. generous C. considerate D. considerable IL. Fillin each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word to complete the following passages. For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming back to an empty house. Some deal with the situation by (1) TY. Some may hide But all of them have something in (2 They spend part of each day alone They are called “Intchkey children”. They are children who (3) after themselves while their parents work And their bad condition has become a subject of concern. Lynette Long was once the principal of an elementary school. She said, “We had a school mule against (4) jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. I was constantly telling them (5) put the keys inside shirts. There were so many keys: it never came to my mind what they meant.” Slowly, she learned (6) they were house keys. She and her husband began (7) to the children who had keys. They leamed of the effect working couples and single parents were having on their children. Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at home alone. One in three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened. Many had nightmares and were worried (8) their own safety. The most common way letchkey children deal with their fears (9) by hiding. They may hide in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet. The second is TV. They often (10) the volume up. It's hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Longs have learned. Most parents are slow to admit that they leave their children alone. IIL Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities. e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or. in London, the Underground, to get to city centers, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars. 19In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops. banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars. Long-distance tavel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other last roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Loag- distance coachbus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from Londoa. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail, In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has wo main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of fieight goes by road. The main problems associated with soad transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbors. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they sce no reason to use their cars less. 1 In Britain and the US most people travel by ___ A. road B. rail C. air D.sea 2. According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A long distances B. heavy traffic ©. air pollution D. cheap tickets 3. It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the US are good in A. some states, B. large cities C. all cities D. large states 4, Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Few college students in the US have their own cars. B. Families in the US often have more than one car C. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities. D. The undergrouad systems are popular in some major US cities 5. The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to__ A. at the latest time and nearest place B. at the fastest time and nearest place C. at an appropriate time and place D. at an early time and nearby place 6. Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A. Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services B. There are no regular flights between regional aizports, C. Heavier items and raw materials are often trancported by train. D. Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road. 7. According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from __ mode(s) of transport A. four B. three C.two D. one 8. Itis stated in the passage that the major problems of road wansport in Britain and the US are 20A. accidents and pollution B. speeding and bad roads C. drink-driving and traffic jams D. traffic jams and pollution 9. According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because __ A. they see no reason to use their cars less B. petrol is relatively cheap in Britain C. they like to share sides with neighbors D. they think it is not good enough 10. The word “they” in the Last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by __ A. neighbors B. major cities C.the government D. Americans D. WRITING I. Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. 1. Inow regret spending too much money on clothes Swish People say football is the best game to play. — Football, 3. “Ttwas nice of you to help me. Thank you very muchTom said to you. — Tom thanked 4. It takes three hours to drive fiom Hai Phong to Ha Noi. sitisa John has never been so rude to anybody. — Never II. Reorder the following sets of words to make meaningful sentences. 1. air/ am/ that/ afiaid! the! city/ pollution/ in/ our/ getting/ worse/ and/ is/ worse! I 2. the/ way/ Internet’ we/ as/ can/ for! use/ any effective/ self-study! 3. shouldn't! river! we’ is/ swim/in/ because/ this! water’ polluted! highly/ its/ 4. in/ relax / there/ much / noise / was/ time/to/ no / so / there/ and) traffic’ city! the/ was / andi 5. leave/ now/ train! miss) unless! I / the / will / 1 TEST3 Part I. PHONETICS Exercise 1. Mark the letter 4, B,C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. L.A. chore B C. more D. 2.A. washed B C. reached D. 3. A. prepare B C. tennis D.tel 4. A. husband B. mum C. contribute D. vulnerable 5.A. cleaned B. shared C. called D. visited 6. A. skill B C. children D. finance 7A breadwinner B cleat C zach D lead 8. A. balance B. challenge C. career D. happy 9. A. share B. alike C. uadition D. equal 10.A. generation _B. grateful C. educate D. grandparents Part I. VOCABULARYExercise 2. Mark the letter 4, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 11. Linh can’t go out with us to see amovie now because she’s__meal. A. preparing B. making C. arranging D. keeping 12. I'm responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works ___ A lately B. early C. later D. late 13. Lusually ___ my younger sisters when my parents are away oa business. A. pick up B. take care of C. look for D. take charge of 14. Ms, Mai asked me how she could ___household chores equally in her family A make B. divide C. give D. contribute 15. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the ___lifting A strong, B. hard ©. heavy D. buge 16. My mother told me to do the _ yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish A. wash-up B. laundry C. childcare D. exercises 17.___ the mbbish in the early moming is a part of my daily soutine. A. Taking out B. Coming out C. Pulling out D. Bringing out 18. My wife is going on her business next week so Ihave to___most of the chores around the house A. distribute B. hold C. take D. handle 19. Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household __ A. financial B. financially C. finances D. financier 20.___ isa person who works at home and takes care of the house and family. A.Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman 21. When his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Mr. Nam became the sole__ A. housemaid B. housekeeper . father D. breadwinner 22. My mother and I often go to the supermarket ta shop for_at weekends A.cook B. groceries C heavy lifting. the chores 23. After eating dinner, Ihave to do the __ and then do my homework every day. A. washing-up B. wash-up C. washiing-ups D. washings-up 24, Her husbaad is very kind. He always cares __her and never puts all of the housework ___ her A. aboat -in B. for - in CC. about - on D. with - on 25. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good __ for her Avpole B. behaviour C. example D. action 26. We take _in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers A.turn B. out C. around D. tums 27. Most people will receive ___ benefits when sharing the housework in their family. A. enonmously B. enomnity C. enonmous D. strong 28. Like his mother, Viet is a____child who can talk openly to anyone A. social B. sociable C. generous D. critical 29. After marriage, Mrs. Hoa always keeps good ____ with her mother-indaw. A association B.relation — C. friendship D. relationship 30.In many countries, divorces ___to rise because of long-standing conflicts Avtend B have C.aim D. encourage Exercise 3. Mark the letter 4, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 31, We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleaus the house and I do the washing-up A join B. break C. share D. pick up 32. Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children. A part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree 33. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others. A easily hurt B. stroag ©. safe D. hard to affect 234. We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted 35. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly ‘A give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up 36. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being housekeeper. A lend B. make C. borrow D. raise 37. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties. A. views B. ideas C. jobs D. chores 38. In the 20th century. most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing. A.conventional — B.contemporary —Clatest D. new 39. Afier consideration, teaching is still a career wosth pursuing as I prefer to become a teacher like amy mother and my father A work Bounemployment — C. occupation D. professor 40. The goverament needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible A recreation B. remedy C. keyword D. technique 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. 41, From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children. A. begining of a marriage B. the situation of not maying Csingle persoa D. ending of a marriage 42. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today. A a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same B. a state that things are of equal weight or force C. a state that things are of impostance D. a situation that things change frequently in amount 43 In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce busden on their wives. A. minimise B. lower C. decrease D. increase 44, We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and secusity for our children Acsafety B. harmony C. danger D. chelter 45. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax A eagerly B. reluctantly C. agreeably D. readily 46. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices. ‘A impairing B fixing C. sepairing D. curing 47. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house. A. clear up B. sort out Carrange D. mess up 48. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience. A disapproving B favourable Cemcial — D. uncomplimentary 49. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four. A. ordered and untidy B. messy and arranged C. messy and dirty D. clean and uadusted 50. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trach are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children A inappropriate —_B. proper C. acceptable D. Reasonable Past Il GRAMMAR Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 51. Hoang ___ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important. A. checks B. will check Cis checking D. check 52. Nowadays, people __ social networks with more and more caution. Avuses B. are using Cu used Diuse 53. Atthe moment, my sister___her homework, my brother_ games. 23A ismaking -is playing _B. is doing - is playing © does - plays D. makes ~ is playing 54.It's 7.00 pm. now and we ___meal together. We usually __ dinner at that time. Av have - eat B have - are eating Care having-eat D_ are having - eating I___a bike to school every day but today ]_ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday A rode - went B. ride - am going C.tide- go D.is riding - am going That Hoa ____ in class affects other students arouné. A. always talk B. is always talking C. always talks D. always talking 57. Hoang and Phong ___ football as they're having class now A don’t play B. are playing C. doesn’t play D. aren't playing 58. Hoa usually charge of doing the washing-up in her family A takes B. is taking C. take D. will take 59. Our friends ___ for the fashion show now. A is preparing B. are preparing C prepares D. prepare 60. All staff in this restaurant___ aa urgent meeting right now. Avareattending Bis attending C. attends D. attend 61. After the physics lesson, the children know that water___at 100 degrees C. Avwill boil B.ts boiling C. boils D. boil 62. My mom ____to the supermarket every Sunday for shopping A. goes B. zo C.is going D. are going 63. Look! Minh ___ on stage. She looks so beautifial A. sings B. are singing C. is singing D. sang 64. Bich sometimes ___ chicken noodle soup for breakfast. A are having B is having C have D has 65. Who ____ the guitar in that room, Hoa? A playing B.is playing . play D. plays 66. Jenny often____jeans and T-shirt at school but she__a gorgeous cress today ‘A. wears —is wearing B. is wearing - wears C. wear ie wearing D. wears - wears 67. First thing in the morning, I___a cup of milk tea Avhas B. am having C have D. will have 68. Ms. Kam ___ very well when she’s under pressure A. not work B. don’t work C. isn’t working D. doesn’t work 69. T'm sory. Lan is busy now. She ___ her document on the second floor Avare checking B. check C. checks D. is checking 70. Hurry up, Linh. Other friends __for us. A. are waiting B. waits wait D.is waiting Exercise 6. Mark the letter 4, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 71. I lookfor Daniel. He isn’tin the company. AB cD 72. Mommy, someoneare calling me from unknown number. I won't answer it. A B c D 73. My alarm sings at 6 o'clock every morning. Therefore, I alway A B c D74, What are you searchfor, Lan? You look so nervous, A BC D 75. We can’tplay golf It rainsoutside A B c D 76. Bats usnally sleepduring the day and they play and eating at night A B c D 77. She suggests that a coffee is tastinggood after a meal. A B Cc D 78. I am not mind if you turn on the air-conditioner. A B c D 79. Quiet, my baby sleeps. Don't wake her up, A BoC D 80. Bach isfumysight now. He keep telling ine jokes. AB C D 81. How much is she carn a month? - About 100 dollars. AB c D 82. We will hold 2 party tomorrow. Let’sdecorate the room A Bc OD 83. The workshop is so interesting that we asen't wantingto leave now. A B c D 84, I'm going to take part in the night prom aext week. It will be the annual event of my school. A B c D 85. Is your friend come to pick you up? - No, he isn't A B c D 86. Some people enjovwatching blockbuster films but some people aren't. AB c D 87, What's the matter with you? Why are you cry? A c D B 88. Ms, Lien is so kind that she is donating thousands of pounds to charity twice yearly.A B c D 89. He isn't speaking English very well because he has been leaming for 5 months. A B c D 90. Ngoc is always very busy. She is practises violin regularly A B c D Part IV. SPEAKING Exercise 7. Mark the letter 4, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 11. “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” -~ A Do you want to know where I bought them’ B Thanks for your compliment C. Llnow it’s fashionable D. Yes, of course 92. “What can I do for you?” - * > A. No need to help. B. Thank you C Thanks, I'm just looking D. Sorry for not buying anything 93. “How was the game show last night? A It showed at 8 o'clock B. Just talking about it C. I think it wasn't a good game D. Great. I gained more nowledze about biology 94, “What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of traffic jam.” A [ didn’t, either B. That was great C. You missed the meeting, D.T'msor 95. “Te called many times bat the plumber hasn’t come yet.” -“ A. Wait a minute, please B. We do apologise for this matter. We'll fix it soon, C. He's maybe busy now D. The problem has been fixed already. }6.* Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?” Tean't. A.Yes,Tdloveto. B. You're welcome. C. Of course not. D. It’s my pleasure 97. “Havea good day, Petes!”-"_ A. Thanks. The same to you. B. It’s really a good day. C. The weather is fine D. Justa little bit cold 98. “Which one will you purchase, yellow dress or blue one?” - ~ A I don't like, either. B. They're suitable for you C. It’s up to my choice D I prefer the blue 99. “What's the deadline of our assignment?” -“__” A Lam not sure B. We have to submit it by Friday 12 C. About 1 hour. D. We will write about the environment 100. “Don't touch the subjects on display. Nam.” -"__” A. Ok, let me touch, B. That's night. C. Sony, I don’t now D.Lagree with you, it’s a rule. 101. "Why do you like pop music?” -"_ A. Pop music originated in the Western world. B. Because it is soft and beautiful C. Westlife is a pop band D. Since the 1950s, pop has had some new elements, 102. “What’s your neighbourhood like?” -"__" A [live in Ha Noi B. Sounds good. Tike living there 26C.It’s good. Hove it D.No. there is no hospital there 103. “It's nearly Tet holiday already.” -"__” A. How time fies! B. Thaaks a million C. Don’t make me laugh! D. No such luck! 104. “You can borrow my book.” - *, A There's nothing to it! B. You can such that again! C.No way! D. Thanks tons. 105. “Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to Central Station?” - A. Sure. Just go along this street. B. Ot no. This way will take us nowhere. C. There is no way you can do it. _D. That's it! Thanks for your instruction! Part V. READING Exercise 8. 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. A recent stidy shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, (106)___ the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people (107) __ benween 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of the total housework, while the women (108) ____ their share to be nearly double that. at 70 per cent. This ratio was not affected by (109) __ the woman was working or not. ‘When they were asked what they thought was a fair divisioa of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should (110) ___ shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did ‘not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per cent - the majority of housework - if their husbands did the (111) __. Research has shown that if levels increase beyond these percentages. women become unhappy and anxious. and feel they are (112)__ After marriage, a woman is reposted to increase her household workload (113) _14 hours per week, but for men (114) __ amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, (115)_____ the man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. Itis the inequality and (116)____of respect, not the actal number of hours. which leads to (117)__ and. depression. The research even (118) ___ housework as thankless and unfulfilling. 106. A. im spite B. despite C. although Deven 107. A aged B. aging Cage D.ages 108. A guessed B. judged C. estimated D. valued 109. A what B. whether C. which D. that 110. A. being B. been C.tobe D.be 111. A remaming B. remain C. remainder D_ remained 112. A essential —B. slight C. worthy D. unimportant 113A by B.to Cat Din Wd Aa Baan C. the D. some 115. Aas B.so C. but D. then 116. A. waste B. loss C. disadvantage D. death 117. A anxiety B_ anxious C anxiously, D._anxiousness 118. A. draws B. expresses C. reports D. describes Exercise 9, Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Loma: I might retie carly, I don’t know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He speads most of his time in the garden. I'd really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. Tm definitely going to learn a new language I hale going abroad and speaking English. Cass: I'm only 26, so I’ mot gomg to retire soon! Ia fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamic and [ are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay. Sue: Well, Roger andII don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! Iknow I won't have anything to do.Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year T might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have any first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought 119. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retizement is because __ A. her husband has already retired B. she likes doing gardening C. she hates travelling abroad D. she likes to learn English 120. Which of the following 1s NOT true about Cass? A. Hiss baby is bom the following year. _B. He wants his family to live in a big house C. He wants to retire soon. D. He wants to eam more money 121. Who does NOT want to retize shortly? A Linda B Sue Roger D. Lorna 121. Roger A. has spent enough time with his family already B. will ask his boss for retirement next year CC. has never been to Paris before D. doesn’t want to go to Paris 122. The word “mature” in the passage is closest in meaning to A.old B. grown-up C. childish D. young Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Except fora few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The momeat you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness. ‘We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds. your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family ‘must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your lif. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they-are always there for you, when you need them the most. Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future. A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother. children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be mined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and ty their best. As a result, they will set good examples lor the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries 124. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Family is a vital past of your life. B. Not everyone has a family C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family. D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family In the writer's opinion, __ Ait isnot the function of the family to make sure we are happy B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures D. people can be easily forgiven by people around 126. To children, family plays a role in ___ A teaching them academic subjects B. developing their personal traits C. helping them to find a good jobD. encouraging them to smdy a lot at school 127. The word "They" in the passage refers to A. children B. teachers C. good habits D. parents 128. The word "ruined" in the passage is closest in meaning to ___ A. destroyed B. saved C. built D. constructed 129. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society? A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down. B.A family member w ill be unhappy to fry his best C. Hinnly members have responsibilities to set good examples, D. Strong families build a wealthy society. 130. Which of the following is the best ttle for the passage? A. Educational role ot family B. The importance of family CC. family and society D The birth of fragile object Part VI. WRITING Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 131. The food price will change at the end of this month. A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month. B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month. CC. There will be no same food price from now till next month D. There will be two different food prices next month, 132. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school. A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city C. My school is the least expensive school in the city. D. There are some cheaper schools than my school mm the city. 133. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today? ‘A. Does anyone know if it ic deserving to have this sculptuse? B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today? C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not? D. Does anyone know how much this sculpture costs today? 134. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out. A. She warmed me not to treat her that way B. She urged me not to treat her that way C. She begged me not to treat hes that way D. She advised me not to teat her that way. 135. She can do it becanse che knows the system inside out A. She can do it because she is from inside the system. B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out. C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly. D. The confidential system enables her to de because she know’ it. Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 136. Lam the youngest son in the family. I didn’t have to do much housework A. Being the youngest soa in the family. I didn’t have to do much housework. B. If Twas the youngest son in the family, I wouldn t have done much housework C. Although Iam the youngest son in the family. I woulda’t have done much housework. D. Despite the fact that I am the youngest son in the family. I did not have to do much housework. 137. We need to share the tasks. The busden on each member will be more tolerable.A Although the burden on each member will be more tolerable. we still need to share the tasks. B. Weneed to share the tasks so the burden on each member will be more tolerable. C. Unless we share the tasks, the burtien on each member will be more tolerable. D. It is essential to share the tasks, otherwise, the burdea on each member will be more tolerable. 138. Dan saw all the paintings. He left right after A. Dau left right after to see all the paintings. B. Das left all the paintings after seeing them. C. Right after seeing all the paintings, Dan left D. He left and then saw the paintings right after 139. Lusually like red. I wore black to the party last night. A. Because I usually like red, I wore black to the party last night. B. Although Insually like red. I wore black to the party last night. C. Unless I like red, Iwore black to the party last night. D. As a sesult of my interest in red, I wore black to the party last night. 140. He tried his best. He won the biggest prize ‘A. [fhe had tried his best, he could have woa the biggest prize B. Unless he tried his best, he couldn't win the biggest prize C. Although he tried his best, he still won the biggest prize D. If he hadnt tried his best, e couldn thave won the biggest prize. 3031