MORE EXERCISES ON UNIT 1

Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. husband B. household C. housework D. housekeeper 8. A.heavy B.breadwinner C.cleaning D.breakfast
2. A. sweep B. feed C. split D. need 9. A. many B.prepare C. parent D. share
3. A. burden B. budget C. nursery D. nurture 10. A. laundry B.iron C. ingredient D.cream
4. A. generation B. grateful C grocery D. glance 11. A. works B. eyes C. needs D. learns
5. A.take B.family C.grateful D.table 12. A. brushes B. washes C. dedicates D. finishes
6. A.nursing B.nurture C.turn D.future 13. A. chore B. chemistry C. chance D. chilly
7. A.society B.sociable C.groceries D.finance 14. A. divorce B. grocery C. offence D. official

Exercise 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
1. A. breadwinner B. psychologist 7. A. enormous B.extended C. ungrateful D. elderly
C. homemaker D. laundry 8. A. vulnerable B.psychologist C. society D. responsible
2. A. benefit B. expert C. contribute D. divorce 9. A. handle B. laundry C. tradition D. breadwinner
3. A. involved B. enormous C. responsible D. critical 10. A. contribute B. graduate C. educate D. celebrate
4. A. atmosphere B. finance C. extended D. domain 11. A. burden B. critical C. nuclear D. extended
5. A.breadwinner B.homemaker C.washing-up D.equally 12. A. expectancy B. supermarket C. homemaker D. business
6. A.routine B.laundry C.household D. finance

Exercise 3: Put the verbs in the correct form (present simple/ present continuous tense).
1. I’m in New York because I (study) ____________________ English at a language school.
2. At the moment Linda (lie) ____________________ on the floor.
3. I usually (work) ____________________ as a teacher.
4. I hate living in Hue City because it always (rain) ____________________ there.
5. I am sorry I can’t hear what you (say) ____________________ because everyone (talk) ____________________ so loudly.
6. Jimmy (currently write) ____________________ about his adventures.
7. (You want) ____________________ to come over for dinner tonight?
8. A famous company in this country (make) ____________________ the delicious chocolate.
9. Look, I (have) ____________________ two tickets for the film.
10. Look, I (have) ____________________ two tickets for the film.
11. Compaq (make) ____________________ computers but it (not make) ____________________ cars.
12. At present, the yen (fall) ____________________ against the dollar.
13. Computers (become) ____________________ more and more popular these days.
14. Everyone (need) ____________________ money. It is very necessary.
15. This milk (not taste) ____________________ fresh.
16. This afternoon (see) ____________________ my doctor about my health.
17. How is your cold today? It (sound) ____________________ slightly better than yesterday.
18. He normally (read) ____________________ all the Harry Potter books, but right now I (think) ____________________ he
(read) ____________________ something else.
19. It is strange that people (take) ____________________ some movies so seriously.
20. What (your brother / do) ____________________ for a living? - Well he is a market consultant.

Exercise 4: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

1. She (not study) ______ on Saturday. A. We'll go B. We're going C. We go D. We've gone
A. is not studying B. isn’t studying 13. Mr. Gibbon usually drinks mineral water, but in this party he
C. doesn’t study D. don’t study ______ champagne.
2. I (feel) _____ very exhausted now. A. drinks B. will drink C. is drinking B. has drunk
A. am feeling B. feel C. felt D. feels 14. Anna ______ drinks coffee, but this morning she is having one.
3. Listen! Someone (cry) ______ in the next room. A. sometimes B. occasionally C. rarely B. often
A. is crying B. are crying C. cries D. cry 15. He hates ______ after dinner and sometimes breaks a bowl or
4. He (always / cheat) _____ during tests, which is annoying. a plate.
A. always cheats B. has always cheated A. doing the cooking B. taking out the rubbish
C. always cheat D. is always cheating C. doing the laundry B. doing the washing up
5. My flight (start) _____ 7 a.m. next Friday. 16. Our parents ______ to give us a nice house and a happy home
A. will start B. starts C. is starting D. started A. enjoy B. join hands C. lend hands B. deal with
6. The submit conference (take place) next Sunday. 17. The captain's magnificent performance ______ an example to
A. will take place B. takes place the rest of the team.
C. is taking place D. will be taking place A. set B. gave C. made B. laid
7. My sister (work) _____ in a bar this summer. 18. The river has risen to ______ level for this time of year. I've
A. works B. has worked C. works D. is working never seen anything like it.
8. Mary (be) _____ a student at high school now. A. an extremely surprised B. an extremely astonished
A. is B. is being C. was D. will be C. a surprisingly extreme D. an extremely surprising
9. I am very bored when you (always / complain) ______ about 19. After ______, one naturally wants to put one's feed up and
your job. relax.
A. always complain B. are always complaing A. a hard-working day B. a day's hard working
C. have always complained D. always complaining C. a hard day's work B. the hard work of a day
10. Now, my sister (realize) ______ what I told her last night. 20. I usually (have) ______ breakfast at 6.30.
A. realizes B. realized C. is realizing D. realize A. has B. having C. am having D. have
11. Our English lesson (begin) ______ at 7 a.m. tomorrow. 21. Now they (try) ______ to pass the examination.
A. will begin B. is beginning `C. begins D. began A. try B. tries C. is trying D. are trying
12. 'Have you made plans for the summer?” 22. It’s 12 o’clock, and my parents (cook) ______ lunch in the
-'Yes, ______ to Spain.' kitchen.
 A. are cook B. are cooking C. is cooking D. is cook C. is not going D.is going
23. My sister (wash) ______ dishes every day. 43. They are excited ______ their trip to Rome next June.
A. wash B. washing C. washes D. is washing A. about B. at C. by D. for
24. Now she (lie) ______ to her mother about her bad marks. 44. I feel sorry ______ Jack. He is so lonely these days.
A. lies B. lying C. is lying D. lie A. about B. for C. at D. in
25. Look! The car (go) ______ so fast. 45. Are you good ______ golf?
A. go B. going C. is going D. went A. for B. in C.at D. about
26. He is (have) ______ a new haircut today. 46. She has always been very kind ______ me.
A. has B. have C. had D. having A. of B. on C.about D. to
27. ______ your brother (sit) ______next to the beautiful girl over 47. It’s stupid ______ her to go out without a coat.
there at present? A. on B. of C. in D. about
A. Are ... sitting B. Does ... sit C. Do ... sit D. Is ... sitting 48. Why are you so unfriendly ______ Ann?
28. Peter (not/ study) ______ very hard. He never gets high scores. A. on B. about C. to D. for
A. doesn’t study B. don’t study 49. I was pleased ______ the present you gave me.
C. not study D. not studies A. at B. from C. of D. with
29. Keep silent! You (talk) ______ so loudly. 50. If you have a ____ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.
A. talk B. are talking C. is talking D. talks A. dislike B. trouble C. complaint D. discontent
30. I (not stay) ______ at home at the moment. 51. He said he had every ______ in his secretary. She would do
A. am not staying B. not stay the right thing.
C. don’t stay D. doesn’t stay A. belief B. dependence C. knowledge D. confidence
31. They (not/ have) ______ breakfast every morning. 52. She was afraid ______ snakes.
A. doesn’t have B. are not having A. on B. about C. in D. of
C. not are having D. don’t have 53. I have always ______ you my best friend.
32. At present they (travel) ______ to New York. A. regarded B. considered C. trusted D. hoped
A. traveling B. travel C. are traveling D. travels 54. In the capitalist countries, the rising ______ of living is as hard
33. He (not work) ______ in his office now. on country families as on city families
A. is not working B. is working A. amount B. cost C. expense D. price
C. doesn’t work D. not working 55. That washing machine ______. It broke down this morning.
34. Sit down! A strange dog (run) ______ to you. A. isn't working B. doesn't work
A. is run B. runs C. is running D. running C. didn't work D. wasn't working
35. My mom often (buy) ______ meat from the butcher’s. 56. Most women used to be ______of the family in the old days.
A. buy B. is buying C. buying D. buys They only managed the home and raised the children instead of
36. My brothers (not/ drink) ______ coffee at the moment. earning money from a job.
A. are drinking B. are not drinking A. breadwinner B. mothers C. homemakers D. wives
C. don’t drink D. doesn’t drink 57. Women whose husbands do not contribute ______ the
37. Look! Those people (climb) ______ the mountain so fast. household chores are more vulnerable ______illness and tend
A. climbing B. are climbing C. climbs D. is climbing to think more about divorce.
38. That girl (cry) ______ loudly in the party now. A. to - with B. for - to C. to - to D. for - with
A. cry B. cries C. crying D. is crying 58. I ______of selling my car. Would you be interested in ______it?
39. These students always (wear) ______ warm clothes in summer. A. think / buy B. am thinking / to buy
A. wear B. wore C. worn D. wears C. am thinking / buying D. will think / buying
40. What (you/do) ______ in the kitchen? 59. Homemaking can't only be the job of the wife or the
A. are you do B. are you doing husband. Both should ______ hands to provide for the
C. do you do D. does you do family and to make it happy.
41. The 203 bus (set off) ______ every fifteen minutes. A. change B. shake C. give D. join
A. setting off B. set off C. sets off D. is setting of 60. I don't go swimming very much ______
42. Tonight we (not/ go) ______ to our teacher’s wedding party. A. in those days B. recently
A. are not going B. are going C. now and again D. nowadays

Exercise 5: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
According to many experts, violence carried out by the victim’s family members is the most common kind of violence against females.
It is called domestic violence. A new report says domestic violence is one of the worst kinds of human rights violations. Such action affects
the emotional and physical health of victims. Domestic violence also can be psychological. Victims of repeated psychological violence say
emotional torture and living in fear are worse than physical mistreatment. Domestic violence happens because of sex
discrimination. Males are considered more important in parts of South Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and China. In some countries,
women are considered the property of men. Several men feel that they have the right to punish women in their family. Domestic violence
also includes preventing women from getting education or medical care. The people who carry out domestic violence should be punished
strictly for their acts.
1. Domestic violence is ______.
A. one that is carried out by the victim’s family members against females
B. one that happens between criminals
C. physical punishment at schools
D. physical punishment for naughty boys
2. Domestic violence affects ______ .
A. the victim’s social position B. the victim’s emotional and physical health
C. the victim’s friendship D. the victim’s education
3. Domestic violence happens because of ______.
A. sex discrimination B. race discrimination C. pollution D. financial difficulty
4. According to victims of psychological violence, ______.
A. physical mistreatment is worse than emotional torture and living fear
B. psychological violence is not a big problem
C. emotional torture and living in fear are worse than physical mistreatment
 D. emotional torture is worse than living in fear
5. In some countries, ______.
A. men are considered as more important than women B. women are considered men’s property
C. men feel they have the right to punish women in their family D. all are correct

Exercise 6: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
My name is Seumas McSporran and I am a very busy man. I am 60 years old and I have thirteen jobs. I am a postman, a politician, a
fireman, a taxi driver, a school-bus driver, a boatman, an ambulance man, an accountant, a petrol attendant, and an undertaker. Also, I and
my wife, Margaret, have a shop and a small hotel.
I live and work on the island of Gigha in the west of Scotland. Only 20 people live there but in summer, 150 tourists come
by boat every day.
Every weekday I get up at 6:00 and make breakfast for the hotel guests. At 8.00 I drive the island’s children to school. At 9:00 I collect
the post from the boat and deliver it to all houses on the island. I also deliver beer to the island’s only pub. Then I help Margaret in the
shop.
` My wife likes being busy, too. We never have holidays and we don’t watch television. In the evenings Margaret makes supper and I do
the accounts. At 10:00 we have a glass of wine and then we go to bed. Perhaps our life isn’t very exciting, but we like it.
1. Mr. McSporran does all the following jobs EXCEPT _______.
A. a firefighter B. a driver C. a farmer D. a mailman
2. Gigha is the name of _______.
A. his wife B. his hotel C. the shop where they work D. the island where they live
3. Tourists to _______ the island.
A. sail B. fly C. swim D. drive
4. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to the _______.
A. beer B. post C. boat D. pub
5. According to the passage which is TRUE about Seumas McSporran?
A. He likes the job as a postman most. B. He and his wife go on holiday every year.
C. He does the accounts in the evenings. D. He goes to bed very late.

Exercise 7: Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.
A HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY
When Ann decided to move her house, it was mainly because she was tired of the (1) (NEIGHBOUR)
________________________ she lived in. It was crowded, there was a (SHORT) ________________________ of parking places, and
the view from her (3) (STAIRS) ________________________ windows was of distant factory chimneys. Luckily she arranged the (4)
(SELL) ________________________ of her house very easily, and with a small (5) (LEND) ________________________ from the bank,
was able to buy a house in the country. It was an old farm building, which had been (6) (BUILD) ________________________ and
turned into a modern house. After loading all her belongings in a van, Ann managed to get them into the new house (7) (DAMAGE)
________________________. She (8) (FURNITURE) ________________________ most of the rooms with what she
alreadyowned. Even her curtains were the right (9) (LONG) ________________________ for the windows and she only had to
buy a new (10) (COOK) ________________________ for the kitchen. It seemed too good to be true. Surely something would go wrong!

Exercise 8: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
A family unit is the unit which builds up a person's personality. How you behave and what you become in life is very much
(1) _____ on your family life. Psychologists believe that a child learns the most (2) _____ his or her family life. The way your family
members deal with you has a lifelong (3) _____ on your personality. Keeping in view all these facts the importance of your family
life cannot be (4) _____. Family unit happens to be the most important part of your life till you (5) _____. The children are usually
(6) _____ to their parents and their siblings (sisters or brothers) than to any other person in the world. As the children grow up they find
good friends, spouses (husbands or wives), their own kids and colleagues to (7) _____ their lives with. Although time brings this
change, the importance of family (8) _____ there.
1. A. dependent B. independent C. independence D. dependence
2. A. in B. from C of D. about
3. A. effective B. influence C. effect D. affect
4. A. refused B. denied C. declined D. turned down
5. A. wake up B. grow up C. grow old D. get up
6. A. closer B. nearer C. close-knit D. next to
7. A. support B. share C. build D. live
8. A. exists B. keeps C. is D. remains

Exercise 9: Read the text and questions below. Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D for each question.
JAMES
My name is James, I'm fourteen, and I moved to this town with my family three months ago. My parents lived here when they were
young, but my brother and I didn't know anyone here except a few aunts and uncles we'd met when we spent a couple of weeks
with my grandparents, during school holidays. When I started school, one of my cousins, Sophie, who was in my class, was very friendly
for the first week and I was happy to have a friend in a strange place. Then, for no reason, she stopped talking to me and I felt very hurt
and lonely for several weeks. In the end I made some more friends and since I got to know them, I've been fine. Now Sophie is having a
disco party for her birthday next week and she has invited me. I don't want to go. My brother says he heard someone say she only asked
me because her parents said she had to. But my mum and dad say it would be rude not to accept. Some of my new friends are invited, too.
How can I show Sophie that she can't behave towards me without causing a family quarrel?
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A.explain a problem B. describe a family C. offer advice D. refuse an invitation
2. Who did James know in the town six months ago?
A. no one B. Sophie's friends C. only his grandparents D. a few relatives
3. At the beginning of term, Sophie's behaviour made the writer feel__________
 A. embarrassed B. unhappy C. grateful D. surprised
4. The writer wants Sophie to realise__________
A. that he still hasn't forgiven her. B. that her friend think she behaved rudely.
C. that his parents dislike her. D. that she has fewer friends than he has.
5. Which of these is an answer to the text?
A. Ask your friend to come with you and we'll have all time together
B. Why not go to the party and ask Sophie why she stopped being friendly? At least everyone will know what's happening.
C. Please phone my parents and explain the situation to them, so that they'll stop worrying.
D. What about cooking a meal with Sophie and inviting all your relatives? That will be a good way to stop them quarrelling.

Exercise 10: Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. You haven't visited Mum and Dad for weeks. SINCE
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2. It wouldn't be a good idea to make him angry. BETTER
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3. That's the best meal I've ever eaten. NEVER
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4. We are meeting our friends at 9.00. GOING
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5. They won't pass the exam if they don't revise. UNLESS
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6. Would you prefer to watch a film or listen to music? RATHER
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7. I'm happy to teach you how to use the software. MIND
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8. Nigel keeps interrupting me. ALWAYS
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9. It takes three hours to drive from Hai Phong to Ha Noi. THREE-HOUR
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Exercise 11: Use the word given in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
A PET PARROT
From early (1) ________________________ Jane had always wanted a pet parrot. Her CHILD
parents told her that a parrot was an (2) ________________________ pet, but Jane insisted. She SUIT
was worried about the (3) ________________________of the rainforests where parrots live, and DESTROY
she felt that parrots needed more (4)________________________. Her father argued thata parrot PRORECT
would suffer from (5) ________________________ if it lived in a house. He also explained that LONELY
pet parrots are caught by (6) ________________________, who need money and don't care about HUNT
protecting species. 'They catch the parrots and send them to Europe in
(7) ________________________ boxes,' he told her. 'And in any case, parrots are very WOOD
(8) ________________________ and don't make good pets.' Jane soon made an interesting OBEY
(9) ________________________, however. She found a pet shop which bred parrots instead DISCOVER
importing them. So she took all her (10) ________________________ and bought a tiny parrot, SAVE
which, she called 'Pixie'.

Exercise 12: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
MY FIRST HOME
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn't have a lot of money for furniture.The kitchen had
a (1) _______ for washing up and a cooker, but that was all. They (2) _______ an old table and a chair from market. They borrowed
a sofa which was also old, but they (3) _______ it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful. Outside, there was a small garden
(4) _______ the house, but in front of it there was only the road. Luckily, the road wasn't busy, so I could cross it to (5) _______ the park on
the opposite side. We lived there (6) _______ I was ten and we were very happy. We had to (7) _______ house because it was too small
when my twin sisters were born. We all (8) _______ sad when we left.
1. A. basin ` B. cupboard C. sink D. bath
2. A.bought B. sold C. became D. brought
3. A. placed B. put C. covered D. made
4. A. before B. through C. by D. behind
5. A. reach B. arrive C. go D. get
6. A. when B. after C. until D. to
7. A. move B. change C. leave D. close
8. A. spent B. felt C. had D. thought

Exercise 13: Read the text and questions below. Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D for each question.
If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then I have found just the place for you. I recently went
with a group of friends to stay at the Greenwood Holiday Village, which is open from May until October.
Built in the centre of a forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather. Its main attraction for families is the
indoor World of Water, where young and old can have fun in the different pools. Some of these, however, are for serious swimmers only.
For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash and badminton. If your children are too young to join in these sports,
there are activity clubs. Greenwood is a good place for families as it is traffic-free - you explore on foot or by bike. Some people
complained that this was inconvenient, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening entertainment, there are shows and
cinemas.
 Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as
a dining area. Before going, I thought the apartments might not be big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised - it was not too
crowded at all.
I definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don't you give it a try? Visit their website for further information now!
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
A. to give her opinion of the holiday village B. to describe what her family did at the holiday village
C. to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village D. to complain about the holiday village
2. From the text, the reader can find out
A. the best way to get to the holiday village. B. the best time of year to visit the holiday village.
C. what activities are available at the holiday village. D. how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village.
3. What does the writer think about the holiday village?
A. The apartments are not big enough. B. It is not convenient because you cannot use your car.
C. It can only be enjoyed in good weather. D. There is something there for all ages.
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A. There is not much space between them. B. Each one has its own bathroom.
C. They all have four bedrooms. D. Not all of them have dining area.
5. Which postcard would somebody send from the holiday village?
A. Dear Jane, B. Dear Jane,
The children love the beach and all the As it's April, the weather isn't good,
activities. We've got a lovely 4- but it doesn't matter as there's a
bedroom apartment. lovely swimming pool.
Love, Love,
Ann Ann
C. Dear Jane, D. Dear Jane,
My parents love the swimming pool, We're a bit disappointed that we
and the children love riding around the have to drive everywhere, but
forest on their bicycles. there's lots to see and do.
Love, Love,
Ann Ann

Exercise 14: Read the passage, and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG).
Career of the Year
Fourteen-year-old Ed Bond from London is this year's winner of the Young Career of the Year Award.When he’s not at
school. Ed looks after his mother, who is disabled and in a wheelchair. He also looks after his ten-year-old sister. He helps to do the
washing and the cooking. ‘Ed’s great,’ says his father. ‘I have to go to work at six in the morning, so Ed has to help his mother a lot. He
doesn’t have to do the housework but he does it anyway. We worry because he doesn’t have much free time, but he doesn’t
complain.’ ‘I want to help.’ says Ed, ‘and anyway I don’t have to do so much at weekends because my dad’s at home.’
1. Ed helps to look after his mother.
2. Ed’s mother can’t walk.
3. Ed’s father is also ill.
4. Ed is an only child.
5. Ed does all the shopping for the family.

Exercise 15: Put in the correct form of the words provided.

1. Sophie, can you take the rubbish out today? No, you're ___________________________ for that, aren't you? (RESPONSIBILITY)
2. Equally shared ___________________________ is getting more common in today's families. (PARENT)
3. In some parts of the world, women are not entitled to schooling and instead stay home and do all the
___________________________ (HOUSE)
4. The government have been trying hard, but they haven't been able to find any ___________________________ to these issues of
inequality and discrimination between men and women in this region. (SOLVE)
5. Mary has a very busy work schedule, but she always ___________________________ time to take her dogs for a walk every
evening. (MANAGEMENT)
6. Linh is quiet and reserved whereas her sister is cheerful and ___________________________ (SOCIETY).
7. Since her ___________________________, we have rarely seen her going out with friends. (MARRY)
8. As a single dad, his father finds it ___________________________ to manage all the household chores and work full time at times.
(DIFFICULTY)
9. Today more women are ___________________________and hold high positions in societies. (EDUCATION)
10. The ‘____________________________’ husband as the breadwinner is dying out, as more and more women are joining the
workforce. (TRADITION)

Exercise 16: Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).
For working parents in the U.S., the challenge of juggling careers and family life continues to be a front-burner issue - one that is being
recognized by a growing number of employers who have adopted family-friendly policies such as paid leave. But while few Americans want
to see a return to traditional roles of women at home and men in the workplace, one reality persists: Women most often are the ones who
adjust their schedules and make compromises when the needs of children and other family members collide with work, Pew Research
Center data show.
In a 2013 survey, we found that mothers were much more likely than fathers to report experiencing significant career interruptions in
order to attend to their families' needs. Part of this is due to the fact that gender roles are lagging behind labor force trends. While
women represent nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they still devote more time than menon average to housework and child care and
fewer hours of paid work, although the gap has narrowed significantly over time. Among working parents of children younger than 18,
mothers in 2013 spent an average of 14.2 hours per week on housework, compared with fathers' 8.6 hours. And mothers spent 10.7 hours
per week actively engaged in child care, compared with fathers' 7.2 hours.
 Another factor is the way that society views the bond between mothers and their children. In a 2012 Pew Research survey, the vast
majority of Americans (79%) rejected the notion that women should return to their traditional role in society. Yet when they were
asked what is best for young children, very few adults (16%) said that having a mother who works full time is the “ideal situation.'' Some
42% said that having a mother who works part time is ideal and 33% said what's best for young children is to have a mother who doesn't
work at all. Even among full-time working moms, only about one-in-five (22%) said that having a full-time working mother is ideal for young
children.
(Text adapted from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/10/01/womenmore-than-men-adjust-their-careers-for-family-life/)
1. According to paragraph 1, paid leave ________.
A.is a burning issue associated with the tension between career development and family life.
B.an effective solution to the tension between career development and family life.
C.is a family-friendly policy in response to the juggle between career development and family life.
D.is an issue that needs the attention of working mothers
2. Which of the following is true?
A.Men often need to adjust their career needs to take care of the family.
B.Men choose to be stay at home dads to take care of the family.
C.Most often it's women who adjust their careers for family life.
D.Traditional roles of men and women have changed, so women have focused on their careers without any compromises.
3. The word 'their' in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A.fathers B.mothers C.interruptions D.needs
4. The word 'narrowed' closely means _________.
A. become bigger B.become more important C.become smaller D.become observable
5. In paragraph 3, how many per cent of adults agreed that it's ideal to have a mother who works parttime?
A. 22% B.16% C.33% D.42%
6. How many hours did women spend on doing housework per week according to a survey in 2013?
A.7.2 hours B.10.7 hours C.8.6 hours D.14.2 hours
7. Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Women make up 50% of the US workforce. B. Women have more hours of paid work than men.
C. Women spend more hours on housework than men. D. Women spend more hours on child care than men.
8. According to the passage, which of the following is a finding of the survey?
A.A majority agreed that women should stay at home and take care of the family.
B.Two third said that men should take care of the family for women to work full time.
C.A majority disagreed that women should return to their traditional role in society.
D.All mothers working full-time said it's not good for moms to work full time.
9. The word 'rejected' most closely means _________.
A.supported B.mentioned C.refused D.shared
10. The survey in paragraph 3 addresses which of the following?
A.bond between mothers and their young children B.bond between mothers and fathers
C.bond between mothers and work-related issues D.bond between mothers and social roles

Exercise 17: 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)

Exercise 18: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Family types vary in different countries and among different cultures. In Western, industrialized societies, the nuclear family
ranks as the most common family type. It consists of a father, a mother and their children. But nuclear families exist together with many
other types of family units. In the single-parent family, for example, a mother or a father heads the family alone. A blended
family is formed when a divorced or widowed parent remarries. As divorce rates have risen, the number of single-parent and
blended families has increased. In many parts of the world, parents and children live together with other family members under
the same roof. These complex families usually contain several generations of family members, including grandparents, parents and
children. They may also include brothers or sisters and their families, uncles, aunts and cousins. Even when relatives do not live together,
they still consider themselves members of the same extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.
1. The nuclear family ranks as the most common family type _______.
A.in many industrialized countries B.in countries with nuclear weapons
C.that consists of more than two generations D.that leads to the divorce of parents
2. In the single-parent family, _______ .
A.there are often no children B.only one parent lives with his or her child or children
C.the number of blended children has increased D.children live with their grandparents
3. Grandparents, parents and children are mentioned as _______ .
A.the three typical generations of an extended family B.three branches of a family tree
C.the closest and happiest relatives in family units D.a complex combination
4. The second paragraph is about _______.
A.American culture B.relatives and family members
C.the relationship between family members D.the extended family
5. The word “blended” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A.complex B.married C.mixed D.formed

Exercise 19: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
The American family unit is in the process of change. In the first half of the 20th century, there were mainly two types of families:
the extended and the nuclear. An extended family includes mother, father, children and some other relatives, living in the same house.
A nuclear family is composed of just parents and children living under the same roof. As the American economy had progressed from
agricultural to industrial one, people were forced to move to different parts of the country to get good jobs. These jobs were mainly in the
large cities. Now, in fact, three-quarters of Americans live in urban areas which occupy 2.5% of the national total land mass. Of the 118
million in the labour force, only 3 million still work on the farm.
Since moving for better jobs has often divided the extended family, the nuclear family became more popular. At present, 55%
of the families in the US are nuclear families. But besides the two types of traditional family groupings, the family is now being
expanded to include a variety of other living arrangements because of divorce. There is an increase in single-parent families, in
which a father or mother lives with one or more children. Divorce has also led to blended families, which occur when previously married
men and women marry again and combine the children from former marriage into a new family. There are also some couples who do
not want to have children to form two-person childless families.
1. A nuclear family is one that _____.
A.consists of father, mother, and children living in the same house
B.relatives live with
C.there are only grandparents, parents and their children living in
D.is bigger than extended family
2. The expression “under the same roof” means _____
A.a house with one roof B. a house with the roof the same as the wall
C. in the same building D. under the house
3. The nuclear family becomes more popular because of _____.
A. more divorces B. the division of the extended family
C. fewer jobs in big cities D.an increase in single-parent families
4. How many types of families have there been in the US since the first half of the 20th century?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D.Five
5. A blended family is a newly-formed family_____ .
A. with the combination of children of the two previously married father and mother
B. that has only father or mother living with children
C. in which there are no children
D. that there is only one couple living in with their newborn children

Exercise 20: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Working Mothers
In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to about one third (1) _____ 1970s. Women
have been moving into the workforce not only for career (2) _____ but also for the income.In many families today, mothers continue to work
because they have careers that they have spent years (3) _____ . Some women (4) _____ to work soon after (5) _____ 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 (6) _____ 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 (7) _____ the mother works outside the home.
In most families with working mothers, each person (8) _____ a more active role in the household. The children tend to (9) _____
one another and help in other ways. The father as a (10) _____ 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.
1. A.in B.in the C.at D.at the
2. A.enjoy B.satisfy C.satisfaction D.pleasant
3. A.develop B.to develop C.developing D.developed
4. A.return B.turn C.happen again D.exchange
5. A.producing B.making C.taking D.giving
6. A.gives up B.stop C.end D.puts up
7. A.where B.when C.how D.whether
8. A.plays B.does C.makes D.takes
9. A.look at B.look after C.look for D.look up
10. A.bread B.breadwinning C.breadstick D.breadwinner

Exercise 21: 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 school work.
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.
1. In Japan, extended families are still popular _____ .
A.in big cities B.in the countryside C.everywhere D.in urban areas
2. 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 school work
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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

Exercise 22: 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 (1) _____ generations. But is this really so? A
recent survey has (2) _____some interesting discoveries. When men help out, they enjoy cooking and shopping but most are (3) _____ to
do the washing. A quarter of men think that women are better suitable for (4) _____ after the home than men and 19% admit to making no
(5) _____ to housework. The average man says that he does a third of the housework, (6) _____ the average woman says she does
three-quarters of it, so someone isn’t (7) _____ the truth! It was impossible to find any men who shared housework (8) _____ with their
partners. Perhaps it isn’t so (9) _____ that there are some politicians who want a new law forcing men to do their (10) _____ .
1. A.old B.last C.first D.previous
2. A.made B.given C.done D.found
3. A.willing B.unwilling C.interested D.uninterested
4. A.taking B.seeing C.watching D.looking
5. A.part B.help C.share D.contribution
6. A.so B.because C.while D.therefore
7. A.telling B.saying C.speaking D.talking
8. A.equal B.equally C.same D.the same
9. A.surprise B.surprises C.surprising D.surprised
10. A.part B.role C.share D.condition

Exercise 23: 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 a lift to extracurricular activities.
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.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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