Changing Family Life in Southeast Asia

1. What is the passage mainly about?

• A. The negative effect of living away from family.

• B. Some changes in family life in Southeast Asian countries.

• C. Teenagers love to live independently rather than rely on their parents.

• D. Teenagers’ life today is much better than that of decades ago.

What did teenagers in Southeast Asia used to do in their free time?

• Help with household chores

• Spend time with friends

• Study at school

• Relax at home

Why do teenagers nowadays have less time for household chores?

• They have more schoolwork

• They prefer to relax

• They don't know how to do chores

• Their parents don't ask for help

What is a disadvantage of high-schoolers attending private boarding schools?

• They have less time with their families

• They have more time for relaxation

• They can learn social skills from their peers

• They can focus more on their studies

Why is parental affection important for teenagers?

• It helps nurture their souls and behaviors

• It gives them privacy and independence

• It helps them focus on their studies

• It teaches them social skills

What should people consider when evaluating the changes in family life?

• What is important to maintain and preserve

• How to control teenagers' behavior

• How to make teenagers more independent

• How to reduce the time spent on household chores

What does the word ‘this’ in line 10 mean?

• A. The fact that students do not have time to relax.

• B. The fact that students cannot help with family work.

• C. The fact that students have to spend most of their time studying.

• D. The fact that students do too much housework.

Long time ago young learners could help their parents with ___________.

• A. family chores or parents’ business

• B. family chores and earn money themselves

• C. nothing because of their busy curricula

• D. nothing because they were busy playing

What are the benefits of family education?

• A. Children can learn about good conduct.

• B. Children can learn about social skills.

• C. Children can learn how to do business.

• D. Children can learn about good conduct and social skills.

What is the most important thing in terms of raising a child?

• A. Parents’ love

• B. Parents’ control

• C. Children’s privacy

• D. Children’s independence