Free Printable UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE

1.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

chore

b)

work

c)

more

d)

divorce

2.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

trashed

b)

talked

c)

reached

d)

loved

3.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

prepare

b)

help

c)

tennis

d)

tell

4.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

husband

b)

mum

c)

contribute

d)

vulnerable

5.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

cleaned

b)

shared

c)

called

d)

visited

6.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

skill

b)

split

c)

children

d)

finance

7.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

breadwinner

b)

clean

c)

each

d)

lead

8.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

balance

b)

challenge

c)

career

d)

happy

9.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

share

b)

alike

c)

tradition

d)

equal

10.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

a)

generation

b)

grateful

c)

education

d)

grandparents

11.

Linh can't go out with us to see a movie 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.

I usually ___ my younger sisters when my parents are away on 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

c)

heavy

d)

huge

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 rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine.

a)

Taking out

b)

Coming out

c)

Pulling out

d)

Bringing out

18.

My wife is going on her business next week so I have 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.

___ is a 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

c)

father

d)

breadwinner

22.

My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ___ at weekends.

a)

cook

b)

groceries

c)

heavy lifting

d)

the chores

23.

After eating dinner, I have to do the ___ and then do my homework every day.

a)

washing-up

b)

wash-up

c)

washing-ups

d)

washings-up

24.

Her husband is very kind. He always cares ___ her and never puts all of the housework ___ her.

a)

about - in

b)

for - in

c)

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.

a)

role

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)

turns

27.

Most people will receive ___ benefits when sharing the housework in their family.

a)

enormously

b)

enormity

c)

enormous

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-in-law.

a)

association

b)

relation

c)

friendship

d)

relationship

30.

In many countries, divorces ___ to rise because of long-standing conflicts.

a)

tend

b)

have

c)

aim

d)

encourage

31.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

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

32.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

a)

part

b)

cooperate

c)

separate

33.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others.

a)

easily hurt

b)

strong

c)

safe

d)

hard to affect

34.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

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.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.

a)

give up

b)

go up

c)

make up

d)

bring up

36.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper.

a)

lend

b)

make

c)

borrow

d)

raise

37.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.

a)

views

b)

ideas

c)

jobs

d)

chores

38.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.

a)

conventional

b)

contemporary

c)

latest

d)

new

39.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

After consideration, teaching is still a career worth pursuing as I prefer to become a teacher like my mother and my father.

a)

work

b)

unemployment

c)

occupation

d)

professor

40.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.

a)

recreation

b)

remedy

c)

keyword

d)

technique

41.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.

a)

beginning of a marriage

b)

the situation of not marrying

c)

single person

d)

ending of a marriage

42.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

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 not importance

d)

a situation that things change frequently in amount

43.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.

a)

safety

b)

harmony

c)

danger

d)

shelter

44.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their wives.

a)

minimise

b)

lower

c)

decrease

d)

increase

45.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

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.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

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)

repairing

d)

curing

47.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.

a)

clear up

b)

sort out

c)

arrange

d)

mess up

48.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they wear four.

a)

ordered and untidy

b)

messy and arranged

c)

messy and dirty

d)

clean and undusted

49.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8- to 10-year-old children.

a)

inappropriate

b)

proper

c)

acceptable

d)

reasonable

50.

Hoang ___ his mail 4 times a week in order not to miss anything important.

a)

checks

b)

will check

c)

is checking

d)

check

51.

Nowadays, people ___ social networks with more and more caution.

a)

uses

b)

are using

c)

used

d)

use

52.

At the moment, my sister ___ her homework, my brother ___ games.

a)

is making - is playing

b)

is doing - is making

c)

does - plays

d)

makes - is playing

53.

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

54.

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

55.

That Hoa ___ in class affects other students around.

a)

always talk

b)

is always talking

c)

always talks

d)

always talking

56.

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

57.

Hoa usually ___ charge of doing the washing-up in her family.

a)

takes

b)

is taking

c)

take

d)

will take

58.

Our friends ___ for the fashion show now.

a)

is preparing

b)

are preparing

c)

prepares

d)

prepare

59.

All staff in this restaurant ___ an urgent meeting right now.

a)

are attending

b)

is attending

c)

attends

d)

attend

60.

After the physics lesson, the children know that water ___ at 100^oC.

a)

will boil

b)

is boiling

c)

boils

d)

boil

61.

My mom ___ to the supermarket every Sunday for shopping.

a)

goes

b)

go

c)

is going

d)

are going

62.

Look! Minh ___ on stage. She looks so beautiful.

a)

sings

b)

are singing

c)

is singing

d)

sang

63.

Bich sometimes ___ chicken noodle soup for breakfast.

a)

are having

b)

is having

c)

have

d)

has

64.

Who ___ the guitar in that room, Hoa?

a)

playing

b)

is playing

c)

play

d)

plays

65.

Jenny often ___ jeans and T-shirt at school but she ___ a gorgeous dress today.

a)

wears - is wearing

b)

is wearing - wears

c)

wear - is wearing

d)

wears - wears

66.

First thing in the morning, I ___ a cup of milk tea.

a)

has

b)

am having

c)

have

d)

will have

67.

Ms. Kim ___ very well when she's under pressure.

a)

not work

b)

don't work

c)

isn't working

d)

doesn't work

68.

Ms. Kim ___ very well when she's under pressure.

a)

not work

b)

don't work

c)

isn't working

d)

doesn't work

69.

I'm sorry, Lan is busy now. She ___ her document on the second floor.

a)

are checking

b)

check

c)

checks

d)

is checking

70.

Hurry up, Linh. Other friends ___ for us.

a)

are waiting

b)

waits

c)

wait

d)

is waiting

71.

I look up Daniel. He isn't in the company

a)

look

b)

up

c)

isn't

d)

in

72.

Mommy, someone are calling me from unknown number. I won't answer it.

a)

someone

b)

are calling

c)

unknown

d)

won't

73.

My alarm rings at 6 o'clock every morning. Therefore, I always went to school on time.

a)

rings

b)

every

c)

Therefore

d)

went

74.

What are you search for, Lan? You look so nervous.

a)

are

b)

search

c)

for

d)

look

75.

We can't play golf. It rains outside.

a)

can't

b)

play

c)

rains

d)

outside

76.

Bats usually sleep during the day and they play and eating at night.

a)

sleep

b)

during

c)

and

d)

eating

77.

She suggests that a coffee is tasting good after a meal.

a)

suggests

b)

a

c)

is tasting

d)

good

78.

I am not mind if you turn on the air-conditioner.

a)

am not

b)

if

c)

turn on

d)

air-conditioner

79.

Quiet, my baby sleeps. Don't wake her up.

a)

Quiet

b)

sleeps

c)

Don't

d)

up

80.

Bach is funny right now. He keep telling me jokes.

a)

is

b)

funny

c)

right now

d)

keep

81.

How much is she earn a month? - About 100 dollars.

a)

is

b)

earn

c)

About

d)

dollars

82.

We will hold a party tomorrow. Let's decorate the room.

a)

will hold

b)

tomorrow

c)

Let's

d)

decorate

83.

The workshop is so interesting that we aren't wanting to leave now.

a)

is

b)

interesting

c)

aren't wanting

d)

to leave

84.

I'm going to take part in the night prom next week. It will be the annual event of my school.

a)

take part in

b)

next week

c)

will be

d)

of

85.

Is your friend come to pick you up? - No, he isn't.

a)

Is

b)

come

c)

up

d)

isn't

86.

Some people enjoy watching blockbuster films but some people aren't.

a)

enjoy

b)

watching

c)

but

d)

aren't

87.

What's the matter with you? Why are you cry?

a)

What's

b)

with

c)

are

d)

cry

88.

Ms. Lien is so kind that she is donating thousands of pounds to charity twice yearly.

a)

is

b)

that

c)

is donating

d)

yearly

89.

He isn't speaking English very well because he has been learning for 5 months.

a)

isn't speaking

b)

well

c)

has

d)

for

90.

Ngoc is always very busy. She is practises violin regularly.

a)

always

b)

busy

c)

is practises

d)

regularly

91.

"How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!" - "___

a)

Do you want to know where to bought them?

b)

Thanks for your compliment.

c)

I know it's fashionable.

d)

Yes, of course.

92.

"What can I do for you?" - "___

a)

No need to help.

b)

Thanks, I'm just looking.

c)

Thank you.

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 knowledge about biology.

94.

"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

95.

"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.

96.

"Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?" - "___"

a)

Yes, I'd love to.

b)

You're welcome.

c)

Of course not.

d)

It's my pleasure.

97.

"Have a good day, Peter!" - "___"

a)

Thanks. The same to you.

b)

It's really a good day.

c)

The weather is fine.

d)

Just a 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)

I am 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 right.

c)

Sorry, I don't know.

d)

I agree 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)

I live in Hanoi.

b)

Sounds good. I like living there.

c)

It's good. I love it.

d)

No, there is no hospital there.

103.

"It's nearly Tet holiday already." - "___"

a)

How time flies!

b)

Thanks 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)

Oh no. This way will take us nowhere.

c)

There is no way you can do it.

d)

That's it! Thanks for your instruction!

106.

A recent study 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.

a)

in spite

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

even

107.

In a survey of 1,256 people (107) ___ between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of the total house work,

a)

aged

b)

aging

c)

age

d)

ages

108.

while the women (108) ___ their share to be nearly double that, at 70%.

a)

guessed

b)

judged

c)

estimated

d)

valued

109.

This ratio was not affected by (109) ___ the woman was working or not.

a)

what

b)

whether

c)

which

d)

that

110.

When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should (110) ___ shared equally between male and female partners.

a)

being

b)

been

c)

to be

d)

be

111.

Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of housework - if their husbands did the (111) ___.

a)

remaining

b)

remain

c)

remainder

d)

remained

112.

Research has shown that if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are (112) ___.

a)

essential

b)

slight

c)

worthy

d)

unimportant

113.

After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload (113) ___ 14 hours per week,

a)

by

b)

to

c)

at

d)

in

114.

but for men (114) ___ amount is just 90 minutes.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

some

115.

So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, (115) ___ the man's share increases much less than the woman's.

a)

as

b)

so

c)

but

d)

then

116.

It is the inequality and (116) ___ of respect, not the actual number of hours

a)

waste

b)

loss

c)

disadvantage

d)

death

117.

117. It is the inequality and (116) ___ of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to (117) ___ and depression.

a)

anxiety

b)

anxious

c)

anxiously

d)

anxiousness

118.

The research even (118) ___ housework as thankless and unfulfilling.

a)

draws

b)

expresses

c)

reports

d)

describes

119.

1. Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends 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. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

2. Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I 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.

3. Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.

4. Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I 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 my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

5. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have 3 tons 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.

Q: The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement 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.

1. Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends 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. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

2. Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I 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.

3. Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.

4. Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I 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 my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

5. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have 3 tons 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.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?

a)

His baby is born the following year.

b)

He wants his family to live in a big house.

c)

He wants to retire soon.

d)

He wants to earn more money.

121.

1. Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends 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. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

2. Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I 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.

3. Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.

4. Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I 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 my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

5. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have 3 tons 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.

Q: Who does NOT want to retire shortly?

a)

Linda

b)

Sue

c)

Roger

d)

Lorna

122.

1. Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends 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. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

2. Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I 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.

3. Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.

4. Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I 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 my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

5. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have 3 tons 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.

Q: Roger ___.

a)

has spent enough time with his family already

b)

will ask his boss for retirement next year

c)

has never been to Paris before

d)

doesn't want to go to Paris

123.

1. Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends 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. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

2. Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I 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.

3. Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.

4. Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I 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 my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

5. Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have 3 tons 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.

Q: The word "matter" in the passage is closest in meaning to ___.

a)

old

b)

grown-up

c)

childish

d)

young

124.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

a)

Family is a vital part 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 of family.

125.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: IN the writer's opinion, ___.

a)

it is not 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.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: 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 study a lot at school

127.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: The word "They" in the passage refers to ___.

a)

children

b)

teachers

c)

good habits

d)

parents

128.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: The word "ruined" in the passage is closest in meaning to ___.

a)

destroyed

b)

saved

c)

built

d)

constructed

129.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: 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 will be unhappy to try his best.

c)

Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

d)

Strong families build a wealthy society.

130.

1. Except for a 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 moment 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.

2. 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 life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

3. 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.

4. 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 my collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

Q: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

a)

Educational role of family

b)

The importance of family

c)

Family and society

d)

The birth of fragile object

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 moth.

c)

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 school in the city.

c)

My school is the least expensive school in the city.

d)

There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

133.

Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

a)

Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

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 warned me not to treat her that way.

b)

She urged me not to treat her that way.

c)

She begged me not to treat her that way.

d)

She advised me not to treat her that way

135.

She can do it because she 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 do because she knows it.

136.

I am the youngest son in the family. I didn't have to do much housework.

a)

Being the youngest son in the family, I didn't have to do much housework.

b)

If I was the youngest son in the family, I wouldn't have done much housework.

c)

Although I am the youngest son in the family, I wouldn'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 burden 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)

We need to share the tasks so the burden on each member will be more tolerate.

c)

Unless we share the tasks, the burden on each member will be more tolerate.

d)

It is essential to share the tasks, otherwise, the burden on each member will be more tolerate.

138.

Dan saw all the paintings. He left right after.

a)

Dan left right after to see all the paintings.

b)

Dan 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.

I usually 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 I usually like red, I wore black to the party last night.

c)

Unless I like red, I wore black to the party last night.

d)

As a result of my interest in red, I wore black to the party last night.

140.

He tried his best. He won the biggest prize.

a)

If he had tried his best, he could have won 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 hadn't tried his best, he couldn't have won the biggest prize.

UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

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