UNIT 1 – FAMILY LIFE

PRACTICE 3 – CONSOLIDATION
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. aunt B. daughter C. laundry D. automatic
2. A. homecare B. nanny C. cabin D. natural
3. A. chores B. charity C. chemist D. chair
4. A. rubbish B. suburb C. community D. lunch
5. A. brothers B. cousins C. works D. areas
6. A. grocery B. homemaker C. together D. promotion
7. A. gratitude B. character C. activate D. agreement
8. A. prepare B. strengthen C. respect D. special
9. A. husband B. rubbish C. contribute D. vulnerable
10. A. benefit B. routine C. children D. finance
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. breadwinner B. stepfather C. housemaid D. homemade
2. A. breakfast B. hometown C. supper D. dinner
3. A. contribute B. generous C. homemaker D. meaningful
4. A. grocery B. enormous C. consumption D. financial
5. A. relationship B. collaborate C. responsible D. generation
6. A. grocery B. character C. develop D. homemaker
7. A. spotlessly B. experience C. society D. responsible
8. A. routine B. laundry C. household D. picnic
9. A. Similar B. important C. atmosphere D. Breadwinner
10. A. private B. provide C. arrange D. advise
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. A family is made up ____ people who care about one another.
A. by B. from C. of D. with
2. All members of a family give and receive love and support ____ the others.
A. of B. about C. for D. from
3. Family members reach out to one another and share ____ happy and sad time together.
A. between B. both C. either D. whether
4. The family is ____ basic unit of society and is important to both individuals and communities.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
5. Strong families are the foundation of strong communities, ____ a strong foundation needed to construct a
sturdy building.
A. as B. like C. for D. since
6. You should realize ____ it is important to know more about family life and how to strengthen your
families
A. what B. how C. why D. which
7. Think of society as the building, the family as the foundation of that building, and individuals and the
community as ____ of building material.
A. pieces B. block C. layer D. bricks
8. You are important to your family, because you fill a special place in your family __ no one else can fill.
A. which B. that C. who D. where
9. Part of ____ up is learning to accept and respect yourself and others.
A. grow B. growth C. growing D. grown
10. Each person has some talents, gifts, or strengths that make him or her ____.
A. unique B. uniquely C. uniqueness D. more unique
11. Everyone doing their share in the family will help make things ____ more smoothly.
A. to run B. run C. ran D. that run
12. A good way to show your responsibility and commitment to your family is to do your chores without
____ or being asked.
A. complain B. complaint C. complaining D. complains
13. When you carry ____ your responsibilities in the family, you are letting the family members know that
you love them and that they can depend on you.
A. on B. away C. along D. out
14. A good way ____ family communication is to send clear messages.
A. to improve B. improve C. improving D. improvement
15. The more each family member cooperates by participating in the management of the home, ____.
A. the more smoothly things will go B. the more things will go smoothly
C. the more things smoothly will go D. things will go the more smoothly
16. In ____ to your regular duties, you can do many other things around the home that would benefit your
family.
A. reply B. response C. addition D. return
17. Take time to do what needs to be done __ that the family will have time to do fun things together, too.
A. so B. such C. now D. given
18. Scheduling a family meeting ____ a regular basis is a good way to make sure this activity happens.
A. on B. in C. with D. by
19. To be an effective father, one must have a good ____ with his wife, be ready to parent, and really want to
have children.
A. relative B. relation C. relationship D. relating
20. Research shows that children with ____ fathers do much better in live, have better self-esteem and fewer
problems in school.
A. involve B. involving C. involved D. involvement
21. Hoang ____ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important.
A. checks B. will check C. is checking D. check
22. Nowadays, people ____ social networks with more and more caution.
A. uses B. are using C. used D. use
23. At the moment, my sister ____ her homework, my brother ____ games.
A. is making - is playing B. is doing - is playing C. does - plays D. makes - is playing
24. It’s 7.00 p.m. now and we ____ meal together. We usually ____ dinner at that time.
A. have - eat B. have - are eating C. are having - eat D. are having - are eating
25. I ____ a bike to school every day but today I ____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.
A. rode - went B. ride - am going C. ride - go D. is riding - am going
26. That Hoa ____ in class affects other students around.
A. always talk B. is always talking C. always talks D. always talking
27. 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
28. Hoa usually ____ charge of doing the washing-up in her family.
A. takes B. is taking C. take D. will take
29. Our friends ____ for the fashion show now.
A. is preparing B. are preparing C.prepares D. prepare
30. All staff in this restaurant ____ an urgent meeting right now.
A. are attending B. is attending C. attends D. attend
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following sentences.
1. Everyone can play an important role by always doing their best to help their families flourishes.
A B C D
2. Each family member need to develop certain traits and skills and then practice being a strong and
A B C
supportive member of the family.
D
3. There are many different ways that family members show their love for one other.
 A B C D
4. People feel secure when they know that their physical needs are being made and that they are protected
A B C
and safe from harm.
D
5. Of all the billions of people in the world, no two are exactly like.
A B C D
6. My father prefers watching films at home than going to the cinema.
A B C D
7. Women nowadays have more free to participate in social activities.
A B C D
8. She had the gardener to plant some trees.
A B C D
9. The church where we are going to visit isn't far from here.
A B C D
10. Come up to my place and we will discuss it.
A B C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-
up.
A. join B. break C. share D. pick up
2. Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
A. part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree
3. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others.
A. easily hurt B. strong C. safe D. hard to affect
4. 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
5. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. 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 undusted
2. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
3. 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
4. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. clear up B. sort out C.arrange D. mess up
5. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.
A. disapproving B. favourable C. crucial D. uncomplimentary
VII. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
1. It is parents' duty and ______________ to join hands to tae care of their children and give them a happy home.
(RESPONSIBLE)
2. I would like to express my ______________ to everyone for their hard work. ( GRATEFUL)
3. The measures should help create jobs and ______________ the economy. ( STRONG)
4. __________________housework helps young people learn to be more responsible. (SHARE)
5. Cycling is highly __________________to health and the environment. (BENEFIT)
6. The kitchen was __________________clean, with nothing out of place. (SPOT)
7. The book provides __________________information on recent trends. (VALUE)
8. Teenagers need love, __________________and reassurance from their parents. (ENCOURAGE)
9. They relied __________________on the advice of their grandparents. (HEAVY)
10. No one can tell you what book to buy - that’s a __________________choice. (PERSON)
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - “_____
A. Do you want to know where I bought them? B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. I know it’s fashionable. D. Yes, of course.
2. “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.
3. “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 knowledge about biology.
4. “What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of traffic jam.” - “ ____”
A. I didn’t, either. B. That was great.
C. You missed the meeting. D. I’m sorry, I can’t.
5. “I've called many times but 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. Lan: Nam, do you think family routines are necessary?
Nam: Yes. ______________each family should have some routines to help build strong family bonds.
A. I'm not sure that B. I strongly believe that C. I agree that D. I hope that
7. Lan: What do you think about the British family value of being truthful and honest?
Nam: _____________, it's one of the first things parents should teach their children.
A. In their opinion B. In a nutshell C. In my own way D. In my opinion
8. Lan: Nam, do you think parents should help their children do their homework?
Nam: Well,___________ parents should let their children do their homework by themselves so they can
become independent.
A. I don't think B. I wish that C. I believe that D. I hope that
9. Lan: Do you think teens should learn how to cook?
Nam: Well,____________ they can learn it when they start their own families. As teens, they should spend
all their time on study.
A. I suppose that B. I hope that C. I doubt that D. I agree that
10. “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - “_____
A. Do you want to know where I bought them? B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. I know it’s fashionable. D. Yes, of course.

IX. 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.
Younger 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. Formerly, 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 financial aid package which may (9) ____ 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.
1. A. producing B. carrying C. doing D. making
2. A. for B. with C . on D. at
3. A. highly B. mainly C. absolutely D. adequately
4. A. position B. state C. situation D. condition
5. A. paying B. paid C. pay D. to pay
6. A. whether B. what C. which D. who
7. A. 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
X. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
Family life education (FLE) is the educational effort to strengthen individual and family life through a
family perspective. The objective of family life education is to enrich and improve the quality of individual
and family life by providing knowledge and skills needed for effective living.
FLE emphasizes processes to enable people to develop into healthy adults and to realize their potential.
Family life education helps people to work together in close relationships and facilitates the ability of people
to function effectively in their personal lives and as members of society. While various professionals assist
families, it is the family life educator who incorporates a family-systems, preventive, and educational
approach to individual and family issues.
Family life education includes knowledge about how families work; the inter-relationship of the family
and society; human growth and development throughout the life span; both the physiological and
psychological aspects of human sexuality; the impact of money and time management on daily life; the
importance and value of education for parenting: the effects of policy and legislation on families; ethical
considerations in professional conduct; and a solid understanding and knowledge of how to teach and/or
develop curriculum for what are often sensitive and personal issues.
A professional code of ethics provides guidelines when confronted with challenging and difficult
ethical dilemmas. They serve notice to the public, and profession, as to the principles and values that will
guide decision making under such circumstances. The ethical principles put forth in this Code of Ethics are
standards of conduct in which Family Life Educators consider in ethical and professional decision making.
1. According to paragraph 1, which is NOT true about Family Life Education EXCEPT ____.
A. improving the quality of individual and family life
B. providing knowledge needed for effective living
C. trying to strengthen individual and family life
D. offering professional skills for individual and family
2. The word "objective" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. effort B. aim C. cause D. scope
3. The word "incorporates" in the passage can be best replaced with ____.
A. applies B. practices C. combines D. explains
4. Which of the followings is true according to the passage?
A. Family Life Education focuses on exploring individuals' potential.
B. Family Life Education teaches people how to work professionally.
C. Family Life Education applies preventive, and educational approach.
D. Family Life Education teaches people how to manage their families.
5. According to the passage, the knowledge provided by Family Life Education is NOT concerned with __.
A. ethical considerations in professional conduct
B. how people should do exercises to stay healthy
C. how the family and society are interrelated
D. how money and time management impacts daily life
6. The word "parenting" in the passage mostly refers to ____.
A. the act and skills of looking after the children
B. the process of taking care of the young children
C. the best way parents teach their young children
D. the method of feeding parents feed their children
7. Which of the followings can be inferred from the passage?
A. Receiving family life education can help individuals understand themselves.
B. Those having family life education will surely become the most successful parents.
C. Each family should always have a family life educator to assist other family members.
 D. Family life education programs can train the most knowledgeable teachers.
8. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.
A. code of ethics B. guidelines C. ethical dilemmas D. circumstances
9. The phrase "put forth" in the passage almost means ____.
A. suggested B. established C. described D. stated
10. The best title of the passage could be ____.
A. Family Life Education: An Educational Effort B. Family Life Educators: Best Family Managers
C. Family Life Education: Code of Ethics D. Family Life Educators: Most Successful Parents
XI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the given words.
1. I now regret spending too much money on clothes.
→ I wish ____________________________________________
2. People say football is the best game to play.
→ Football _________________________________________
3. “It was nice of you to help me. Thank you very muchTom said to you.
→ Tom thanked _____________________________________
4. It's a long time since he last called me.
He hasn't ___________________________________________
5. When did he get the job?
How long ago ____________________________
6. I advise you to book a table in advance.
If I ____________________________________
7. We wanted to get good seats so we arrived early.
In order _________________________________
8. It took her nearly an hour to do the crossword.
She spent ________________________________
9. Nga finds Maths easier than Physics.
Physics is not _____________________________
10. I advise you to see a doctor.
You ought _______________________________
11. It takes three hours to drive from Hai Phong to Ha Noi.
It is a _______________________________
12. John has never been so rude to anybody.
Never _______________________________
13. If I improved my English speaking skill, I would easily get that job.
Were _______________________________
XII. Combine the pairs of sentences using the words in the brackets.
1. It was a boring film. I fell asleep. (such)
____________________________________________
2. I will wait. My mother comes to pick me up. (until)
____________________________________________
3. She trusts Robert. He is kind and honest. (because)
____________________________________________
4. Kimberly went upstairs. It was bedtime. (for)
____________________________________________
5. It’s a good idea. It’s also dangerous. (however)
____________________________________________
6. Carson is intelligent. Elena is more intelligent. (than)
____________________________________________
7. I bought this headphone. Five years have passed. (for)
____________________________________________
8. He doesn’t like school. He doesn’t like being at home. (nor)
____________________________________________