UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE

1A. Pronunciation
• /br/, /kr/ and /tr/
I. Write the words below into the correct column.
crash brother crowded cricket trousers
truth traffic credit cream broad
create broad-minded brown train truck
breath tree browse bridge try
/br/ /kr/ /tr/

II. Write /br/, /kr/, and /tr/ under the word that has the corresponding consonant cluster sound. Then,
practise reading the sentences.
1. We tried to catch the train to Ha Noi.
2. This morning I felt crazy because the traffic was very heavy with a lot of trucks and the streets were
crowded.
3. My brother likes cream in his coffee.
4. Mr. Brown buys crisps on credit.
5. My computer crashed while I was trying to create a new directory.
6. My parents are both broad-minded, so they are willing to listen to our own opinions.
7. My brother has brown eyes and broad shoulders.
8. A breathalyser is a device to measure the amount of alcohol in a driver’s breath.
9. I spend two hours browsing the web every day.
10. Sharing housework creates a positive atmosphere and we are not critical of each other.

1B. Vocabulary
• Words and phrases related to family life
I. Fill in each blank with the correct word below.
bonds benefits example laundry
washing-up breadwinner chores role
1. Mr Long has found that his wife receives a great deal of love when he shares household ________.
2. In fact, childcare seems to have some important __________ for young children.
3. My mother was hanging out the __________ in the sun.
4. __________ in the extended family are generally very close.
5. Mothers play an enormous __________ in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong.
6. You should set a good __________ for your little brother.
7. Traditionally, the __________ in the home is the father.
8. Every day at 7 pm, dinner is finished and the __________ is done.
II. Choose the correct words.
1. Everyone in my family shares the cooking and domestic chores / housework.
2. Women became managers / breadwinners while their husbands went to fight in the war.
3. Yesterday she went to the supermarket to buy the laundry / groceries and flowers.
4. For this exercise, the teacher is going to divide / make the class into four groups.
5. You should tidy up / away your room at the weekend.
6. My sister did the laundry / groceries and hung wet clothes out to dry.
7. My grandfather can’t do heavy lifting / loud voice because he has a bad back.
8. Every day after dinner I do the routine / washing-up before I do my homework.
9. My dad is the breadwinner / game-winner. He goes to work to support the family
10. My sister tries to get some simple basic home cook / cooking from my mother.
III. Complete the sentences with the words below.
benefit relationship good gratitude life skills

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 benefits bond responsibility strengthens character
1. Sharing experiences __________ bonds with friends.
2. We would like to express our __________ to everyone for their help.
3. These children have not learned __________ for the future use.
4. The new system will be a great __________ to the company.
5. Sharing the responsibility for household chores can do the __________ of children’s development.
6. Parents enjoy watching their children’s __________ develop.
7. Doing physical exercise for just 30 minutes every day can bring health __________ .
8. Over six months of working together, a close __________ developed.
9. By sharing housework, family members have a very close __________ with one another.
10. Sharing housework can make children have more __________ in the future.
IV. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. One recent survey found that men’s __________ in the home had increased almost threefold in the last
four decades, (contribute)
2. A mother’s love can be as __________ as breastfeeding, (benefit)
3. In the traditional Japanese family system, the entire estate of the family, and the __________ assets are
transferred from the father to the eldest son. (finance)
4. Mrs White spoke __________ of her husband because he didn’t share anything with household chores,
(criticize)
5. My aunt works __________ hard to support her family because her husband died in a car accident a year
ago. (enormous)
6. When we have some trouble in our family, we should have family meetings to work out a __________ .
(solve)
7. The husband is responsible for the family’s economic well-being and takes pride in his role as a
__________ . (provide)
8. Parenting __________ can offer children good opportunities for their future, (collaborate)
9. We do our share of housework willingly so that we can follow __________ interests in our free time,
(recreation)
10. Researchers found that an unequal __________ of household chores negatively affected wives’ marital
__________ . (divide - satisfy)
V. Match the pictures 1-9 to the phrases, and write the answer in each blank. There are
some extra phrases. Number 1 has been done for you.
__1__ do the cooking
_____ do the ironing
_____ do the washing
_____ do the vacuuming
_____ lay the table
_____ make the bed
_____ tidy your room
_____ do the cleaning
_____ do the shopping
_____ do the washing-up
_____ empty the dishwasher
_____ make breakfast / lunch / dinner
_____ take the rubbish out
_____ wash the car
VI. Match 1-8 to a-h to make sentences and questions about
household chores.
1. Take these dirty clothes and load ______ a.
the rubbish?
2. After I get up, I usually make ______ b.
the table
3. Before we eat, Dad always lays ______ c. my bed and get dressed.
4. After dinner, can you help me to do ______ d. the bath, please?
5. The bathroom is dirty. Can you clean ______ e. the washing machine.

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6. When the clothes are dry, please do ______ f. the washing-up?
7. The bin is full. Can you take out ______ g. the floor.
8. The carpet isn’t clean. Let’s hoover ______ h. the ironing.

• Prepositions
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. Who is responsible __________ taking care of the children?
2. Would you like to share your feelings __________ the group?
3. Parents should set an example __________ their children.
4. Doing exercise regularly is good __________ you.
5. Close relationship is one of the most effective ways __________ creating a good atmosphere __________
all of us.
6. The most important thing that my old grandparents care __________ is health.
7. I have quite a good relationship __________ my teachers and classmates.
8. She’d like to show a deep gratitude __________ the teacher who had encouraged her to go to university.
9. What are the qualities that are needed __________ the job?
10. My dad and I do the repairs __________ the house.

1C. Grammar
• Present simple vs present continuous
I. Complete the sentences with a verb below in the correct form.
do empty lay make (x3) take tidy wash (x2)
1. Why didn’t you __________ your bed this morning?
2. I can’t come out now. I’m __________ the cleaning.
3. Could you __________ the dishwasher and put the things away, please?
4. It’s not fair. I __________ breakfast yesterday. Nam should __________ it today.
5. Look at this bin! Please __________ the rubbish out now.
6. Mum, I’ve __________ up my room. Can I go out now?
7. Phong, __________ the table. It’s nearly dinner time.
8. A: Where’s Dad?
B: He’s __________ the car. He always __________ the car on Sunday morning.
II. Fill the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Ms Lan is not in the office today. She (work) __________ at home today.
2. “Where (you / come) __________ from?” “I’m Italian - from Rome.”
3. “(you / speak) __________ French?” “Just a little.”
4. Don’t forget your umbrella. It (rain) __________ again.
5. “Can you help me with the dinner?” “Not now. I (watch) __________ TV.”
6. In Viet Nam, children (look) __________ after their old parents.
7. “Hi! What (you / do) __________ here?” “I (wait) __________ for a friend.”
8. Can I look at the newspaper now? (you / read) __________ it?
9. Can I phone you back? We (have) __________ dinner.
10. Mr Long (work) __________ in an office every day, but now he (help) __________ his wife to prepare
dinner.
III. Complete the sentences with the verbs below in the correct form: the present simple or present
continuous.
tidy help play (x2) do (x2) look after
water prepare watch go study
1. My dad often __________ tennis on Sunday morning. Now he __________ the garden.
2. My mother often __________ dinner for the whole family after work. At present she __________
shopping in the supermarket.
3. My sister often __________ the film after dinner. At the moment she __________ for her test tomorrow.
4. I usually __________ football at the park with my classmates on Sunday morning.
Now I __________ my father with the chores around the house.
5. Mai __________ to school every morning. Now she __________ her mother in hospital.

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6. Nam often __________ his room at the weekend. Now he __________ some heavy lifting with his
brother.
IV. Complete the pairs of sentences with the present simple or the present continuous form of the verb
in brackets.
1. a She always __________ (wear) a white dress for work.
b I __________ (wear) new shoes. Do you like them?
2. a We __________ (go) hiking next month.
b They __________ (go) hiking every summer.
3. a I __________ (love) this music. What is it?
b I __________ (enjoy) this music. What is it?
4. a Light __________ (travel) faster than sound.
b That car __________ (travel) very fast. Be careful.
5. a My brother often __________ (sing) in the shower.
b My friend, Peter, __________ (sing). What a terrible noise!
6. a I __________ (not believe) him. It’s a lie.
b He __________ (not tell) the truth. It’s a lie.
V. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. He never __________ (go) to parties.
2. __________ you __________ (want) another drink?
3. She __________ (wait) for a phone call from Jack. He usually __________ (phone) at this time.
4. ‘Why __________ you __________ (never wear) T-shirts?’ - ‘No real reason.’
5. ‘__________ you __________ (understand) these questions?’ - ‘I don’t.’
6. We __________ (go) to Can Tho tomorrow.
7. __________ you always __________ (go out) for a meal on Sundays?
8. Hurry up! The bus __________ (leave) in five minutes.
9. What time __________ you __________ (meet) Nam?
10. I __________ (not enjoy) listening to classical music.
VI. Complete the dialogue with the verbs below. Use the present simple or present continuous.
do come have like stay study want work not work
Nick Hi, I’m Nick.
Mai Hi, I’m Mai. Where 1 __________ you __________ from, Nick?
Nick England. I2 __________ with a family here in Ho Chi Minh City.
Mai 3
__________ you __________ it here?
Nick Yes, it’s a nice city. I4 __________ a great time.
Mai Can you speak Vietnamese?
Nick Yes. I 5 __________ at a language school. What 6 __________ you __________ , Mai?
Mai I’m a nurse.
Nick That’s interesting.
Mai I usually 7__________ at night, but I 8__________ this evening.
Nick 9
__________ you __________ to have a drink?
Mai OK.
VII. Make questions from the given words.
1. Which book / you read / at the moment?
__________________________________________________
2. What grammar notes/ you study / at present?
__________________________________________________
3. Which coffee / you prefer / Italian / French?
__________________________________________________
4. What / you usually have / for breakfast?
__________________________________________________
5. What / your father / do now?
__________________________________________________

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1E. Speaking
• Everyday English
I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.
1. A: Does your father help with chores? B: a/ He enjoys watching TV in the evening.
b/ He does electric repairs around the house.
2. A: Can your father cook? B: a/ His chicken soup is the best, I think.
b/ Yes, he does some gardening.
3. A: Do your family have the chart of family B: a/ Yes, everyone shares the chores,
chores? b/ No, everyone shares the chores equally.
4. A: What’s your share of the chores? B: a/ Yes, we help each other to do it.
b/ I sweep the floor and take out the rubbish.
5. A: Are you willing to take out the rubbish B: a/ No, I’m not willing to help you.
every day? b/ I do, but I don’t like it.
6. A: What do you like to do most? B: a/ I like to help my father repair things.
b/ I like doing it because it’s interesting.
7. A: Is your mum a working mother? B: a/ Yes, she can follow her interests.
b/ Yes, she’s a nurse in a big hospital.
8. A: Do you enjoy sharing housework? B: a/ Yes, we like the feeling of contributing to
the household chores.
b/ Yes, I have a lot of homework to do at school,
and have little free time.
9. A: Do you belong to a nuclear or extended B: a/ I prefer a nuclear family.
family? b/ I live with my parents, and my sister.
10. A: Who’s responsible for earning the money B: a/ Both my parents are willing to help me.
in your family? b/ Both my parents are.
you do not need.
A. for the first time E. what about you
B. you’re lucky F. no way
C. how strict G. ask permissions first
D. without your parents
Nick 1
__________ are your parents? Are you allowed to go to bed when you want?
Phong 2
__________ . I have to go to bed at 10 p.m. What about you?
Nick I'm allowed to decide when I go to bed - it’s my choice.
Phong 3 __________ . And can you have friends over when you want?
Nick Yes, I can. What about you?
Phong I’m allowed to have friends round, but I have to 4 __________ .
Nick What about when you were younger? When were you allowed to go to shops on your own 5
__________ ?
Phong I think I was about 9. But I could only go to the shop just down the road then. What about you?
When could you first go to shops 6 __________ ?
Nick I think I was first allowed to go out alone when I was 7.
TEST 1 (UNIT 1)
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. take B. family C. grateful D. table
2. A. nursing B. curtain C. turn D. picture
3. A. society B. sociable C. groceries D. finance
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. breadwinner B. homemaker C. washing-up D. homemaking
5. A. routine B. laundry C. household D. finance
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Do you have to do ________?
A. the mess B. your bed C. the washing-up D. the cook
7. Do you have to ________ the rubbish out?
A. take B. make C. empty D. do
8. My mother ________ the responsibility for running the household.

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 A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
9. We share the house with our grandparents and our uncle’s family. It is a(n) ________ family.
A. nuclear B. extended C. crowded D. multi-generation
10. Are you free on Sunday evening? I’d like to ________ to the cinema?
A. ask you B. ask out you C. ask you out D. ask you away
11. My mother is very good at ________ her time between work and family.
A. leaving B. splitting C. sharing D. taking
12. When a couple can ________ chores in a way that both spouses feel satisfied with the outcome, they are
showing mutual respect for one another.
A. cut B. run C. take D. divide
13. The children, all three, have done ________, mopped, dusted, helped on the house and in the yard.
A. laundry B. clothes C. groceries D. rubbish
14. Our parents ________ hands to provide for the family and make it happy.
A. were joining B. are always joining C. join D. joins
15. My grandparents ________ with my family at present and my grandmother ________ me how to cook
several traditional Vietnamese dishes.
A. stay - instructs B. stay - is instructing
C. are staying - instructs D. are staying - is instructing
III. Fill in each blank with the correct word / phrase below.
breadwinner heavy lifting iron chores responsibilities
share strengthen homemaker groceries laundry
16. If your partner has agreed to buy the __________ , you might plan the week’s meals and make the
shopping list.
17. We should pay attention to the conditions that foster and __________ early childhood development and
health across the life course.
18. Past studies have shown that couples who __________ household chores report feeling happier overall.
19. Couples who share __________ at home are happier overall.
20. It takes a housewife a lot of time to __________ clothes for the household.
21. I have watched my husband and children take over much of my role as a(n) __________ .
22. The husband replaces the light bulbs while the wife does the __________ .
23. Nowadays in nuclear families, homemaker and __________ roles have evolved into something that
makes it impossible to define exactly.
24. Many couples find that they look at the division of __________ differently.
25. Men and boys do most of the __________ in the family.
IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Working Mothers
In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to about one
third 26 __________ 1970s. Women have been moving into the workforce not only for career 27 __________
but also for the income.
In many families today, mothers continue to work because they have careers that they have spent years
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__________ Some women 29 __________ to work soon after 30 __________ birth because they know that
most employers are not sympathetic to working mothers who wish to take time off to be with their young
children.
Some people still think that a “good mother” is one who 31 __________ work to stay home with her
children. However, no scientific evidence says children are harmed when their mothers work. A child who is
emotionally well adjusted, well loved, and well cared for will thrive regardless of 32 __________ the mother
works outside the home.
In most families with working mothers, each person 33 __________ a more active role in the household.
The children tend to 34 __________ one another and help in other ways. The father as a 35 __________ is
more likely to help with household chores and child rearing. These positive outcomes are most likely when
the working mother feels valued and supported by family, friends, and coworkers.
26. A. in B. in the C. at D. at the
27. A. enjoy B. satisfy C. satisfaction D. pleasant
28. A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. developed

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29. A. return B. turn C. happen again D. exchange
30. A. producing B. making C. taking D. giving
31. A. gives up B. stop C. end D. puts up
32. A. where B. when C. how D. whether
33. A. plays B. does C. makes D. takes
34. A. look at B. look after C. look for D. look up
35. A. bread B. breadwinning C. breadstick D. breadwinner
V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Home Life in Japan
It is common in Japan for three generations to live under the same roof.
This is becoming less common today, but still exists, certainly in the
countryside.
Husbands in Japan give their salaries to their wives. They are returned a
sum of money as pocket money, otherwise how to use the rest is the
wife's decision. The finances of a family are the responsibility of the
women who handle most of the household expenses. There are exceptions
in instances when something of value, like a car, is being bought. This is
changing with more women going to work.
Japanese fathers in contemporary urban households spend so much time at work, and the company demands
on them are so great. It means that they often really have very little time or energy to spend with their
children. The responsibility for raising children, overseeing the education fall onto the mothers. Mothers
play an enormous role in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong. Babysitters are rarely used,
and mothers often sleep with their babies. A mother will also spend hours with children doing schoolwork.
Few Japanese men help with housework. There is more pressure today for this to change.
Most families in Japan today are nuclear families, such as those in the United States. That is to say that a
married couple lives together with their children, perhaps with one grandparent. But for the most part, the
Japanese family today looks much like the American family.
36. In Japan, extended families are still popular ________.
A. in big cities B. in the countryside C. everywhere D. in urban areas
37. A Japanese woman is responsible for all of these EXCEPT ________.
A. raising children B. handle household expenses
C. making decisions on very valuable things D. taking care of children’s schoolwork
38. Japanese fathers in contemporary urban households ________.
A. are under great pressure of work B. are responsible for most household chores
C. handle most of the household expenses D. stay at home to work as babysitters
39. Nowadays there is a pressure that men should ________.
A. earn more money B. help their wives with housework
C. leave important decisions to their wives D. work harder at work
40. Most families in Japan nowadays may be ________.
A. extended families B. three-generation families
C. the same as the traditional ones D. similar to those in the Western
VI. Complete the conversation, using the sentences (A-F) given. There is one sentence that you do not
need.
A. It’s hard work, and it may hurt your back.
B. I can do it in my free time.
C. I do the laundry, fold the clothes after doing the laundry, and iron the clothes.
D. I hate ironing most.
E. I don’t mind cooking.
F. I love eating, and I think it’s one of the most important skills in my life later.

Anna What household chores do you do to help your parents?

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Anna What do you like about it?
Mai 43_____________________________________________________________________________
Anna Which of the chores do you dislike the most?
Mai 44___________________________________________________________________________
Anna Can you give the reason for that?
Mai 45___________________________________________________________________________
VII. Write complete sentences using the words / phrases given in their correct forms. You can add
some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46. family members / divide / household chores / based / who / better / doing them
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
47. for example / the wife / cook / dinner / and then / the husband / clean / kitchen
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
48. we also / divide chores / based / consideration / love
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
49. the one / who / arrive / home earlier / cook the meal /and the others / lay / table / or do / washing up
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
50. parents / train / children / help with housework / and / most cases / they / willing / give a hand
__________________________________________________________________________________
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TEST 2 (UNIT 1)
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. heavy B. breadwinner C. cleaning D. breakfast
2. A. many B. prepare C. parent D. share
3. A. laundry B. iron C. ingredient D. cream
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. enormous B. extended C. ungrateful D. elderly
5. A. vulnerable B. psychologist C. society D. responsible
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and ________ the rubbish.
A. take up B. get out C. get up D. take out
7. The father typically works outside the home while the mother is ________ domestic duties such as
homemaking and raising children.
A. suitable for B. capable of C. responsible for D. aware of
8. When both our parents go on business, our next-door neighbours come and ________ with the cooking.
A. help out B. help us out C. help out us D. help us in
9. A healthy ________ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
A. balance B. equality C. share D. control
10. One of the ways we ________ our teenager’s needs as parents is by giving them attention.
A. watch B. solve C. share D. meet
11. Our parents needn’t ask us ________ our rooms. We do it every day.
A. tidy up B. to tidy up C. tidying up D. tidy
12. My brother and I ________ to clean the toilets and take out the rubbish.
A. takes turn B. take turn C. takes turns D. take turns
13. My mother gets annoyed with my younger brother because he ________ his dirty clothes over the floor.
A. always throws B. is throwing C. is always throwing D. is going to throw
14. Mrs Hang likes wearing casual clothes, but today she ________ “ao dai”.
A. wears B. is wearing C. takes off D. is taking off
15. It’s nearly midnight, but our upstairs neighbours ________ karaoke loudly.
A. are singing B. have sung C. sing D. should sing

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III. Fill in each blank with the correct word below.
nuclear extended iron lay homemaker
household chores care share groceries responsibility
16. Family members should develop a plan together to __________ responsibilities more fairly.
17. Some husbands may view __________ as woman's work and not manly.
18. A(n) __________ is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
19. My sister can wash clothes but she can’t __________ even a baby’s handkerchief.
20. __________ are food and other goods sold at a supermarket.
21. In order to become a waiter in a restaurant, you have to learn how to __________ a table for a formal
dinner party.
22. Traditionally parents regard their most important __________ as training their children.
23. Vietnamese tend to live together in extended families rather than __________ families.
24. A Vietnamese proverb says, “If a father or mother dies, children are always taken __________ for by an
aunt or uncle”.
25. A typical __________ family often includes three or even four generations, and typically consisting of
grandparents, father and mother, children, and grandchildren, all living under the same roof.
IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
It is a common belief in Britain that nowadays men do more housework than they did in 26 __________
generations. But is this really so? A recent survey has 27 __________ some interesting discoveries. When
men help out, they enjoy cooking and shopping but most are 28 __________ to do the washing. A quarter of
men think that women are better suitable for 29 __________ after the home than men and 19% admit to
making no 30 __________ to housework.
The average man says that he does a third of the housework, 31 __________ the average woman says she
does three-quarters of it, so someone isn’t 32 __________ the truth! It was impossible to find any men who
shared housework 33 __________ with their partners. Perhaps it isn’t so 34 __________ that there are some
politicians who want a new law forcing men to do their35 __________ .
26. A. old B. last C. first D. previous
27. A. made B. given C. done D. found
28. A. willing B. unwilling C. interested D. uninterested
29. A. taking B. seeing C. watching D. looking
30. A. part B. help C. share D. contribution
31. A. so B. because C. while D. therefore
32. A. telling B. saying C. speaking D. talking
33. A. equal B. equally C. same D. the same
34. A. surprise B. surprises C. surprising D. surprised
35. A. part B. role C. share D. condition
V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Building positive family relationships
The ordinary, everyday things that families do together can help build strong relationships with
teenagers. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting
things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they’re
being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn’t
turned on!
We should all take turns choosing outdoor activities for our families.
A relaxing holiday or weekend away together as a family can also build
togetherness.
One-on-one time with the child gives the parents the chance to stay
connected and enjoy each other’s company. It can also be a chance to
share thoughts and feelings.
Parents should celebrate the child’s accomplishments, share his
disappointments, and show interest in his hobbies. Sometimes it’s just a
matter of showing up to watch the child play sport or music, or giving him
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 Family traditions, routines and rituals can help parents and their children set aside regular dates and
special times. For example, we might have a movie night together, a favourite meal or cooking session on a
particular night, a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they’re making an important
contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members
of the family.
36. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone ________.
A. to have an opportunity share their daily activities
B. to talk about TV programmes during the meal
C. to have the spot to talk about
D. to talk about interesting things that are coming soon
37. The following things are true about outdoor activities for our families EXCEPT ________.
A. all family members try to find out suitable activities
B. they should be held on holidays or at weekends
C. they offer a chance to share secret thoughts and feelings
D. they offer the pleasant feeling of being united
38. Parents can show their attention to their child by all these things EXCEPT ________.
A. watching the child play sport or music
B. giving him a lift to extracurricular activities
C. having a movie night together
D. setting aside regular dates to do housework
39. Children who share household chores with their parents will ________.
A. enjoy each other’s company
B. make the family life better
C. be given a chance to do extracurricular activities
D. have a family games afternoon or an evening walk together
40. The main idea of the passage is ________.
A. to give advice on staying connected and enjoying each other’s company
B. how to share household chores between family members
C. to offer pieces of advice to improve family relationships
D. the important role of family traditions, routines and rituals
VI. Complete the conversation, using the responses (A-F) given. There is an extra one.
A. Nowadays more and more men are willing to give a hand to household chores around the house.
B. Yes, last but not least, we should be flexible and allow the other members to finish the tasks in his or
her own way.
C. Well, we should also make a list of the chores that each of us absolutely hates to do.
D. All the members of the family should sit down together and make a list of household chores.
E. Try to discover the reasons why there is such delay. Maybe the husband may view household chores
as women’s work and not manly.
F. Or we could do the chore together, as a team.
Mrs Lan: What should we do first to share the household chores?
Mrs Hang: 41_______________________________________________________________________
Mrs Lan: A list of the items we have to do around the house. But there are the chores that somebody hates
to do.
Mrs Hang: 42_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________. What one hates, others may be able to tolerate.
Mrs Lan: What will we do if all of us hate the same chore?
Mrs Hang: Perhaps we should think of a way to compromise in getting this particularly unpleasant task
done. 43____________________________________________________________________________
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Mrs Lan: I think it works in practice. If one member doesn’t do his or her share of the work around the
house, how can we deal with the matter?
Mrs Hang: 44_______________________________________________________________________
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Mrs Lan: Is there anything else we should take notice of when sharing housework?

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Mrs Hang: 45_______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________. If having the clothes folded in a certain way is
important to you, then you fold them.

VII. Write complete sentences using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add
some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46. teenagers / need / love and support / their parents / when they face / many changes / their lives
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47. for teenagers / parents and families / a source / care / emotional support
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48. families / teenagers / practical, financial and material help
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49. teenagers / also going through / rapid physical changes
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50. supporting each other / be important / them / get through these challenges
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