UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE
PART I: THEORY
A. VOCABULARY
New words (Từ mới)
Words
Type
benefit

(n)

bond

(n)

breadwinner

(n)

celebrate

(v)

achievement

(n)

appreciate

(v)

character

(n)

cheer up

(v)

choice

(n)

cook

(v)

damage

(v)

difficulty

(n)

discuss

(v)

divide

(v)

fair

(adj)

gratitude

(n)

grocery

(n)

grow up

(v)

heavy lifting

(n)

homemaker

(n)

honest

(adj)

household chore

(n)

housework

(n)

instead of

(adv)

laundry

(n)

life skill

(n)

list

(n)

manage

(v)

manner

(n)

prepare

(v)

put out

(v)

raise

(v)

Pronunciation

Meaning

/ˈbenɪfɪt/
/bɒnd/
/ˈbredwɪnə(r)/
/ˈselɪbreɪt/
/əˈtʃiːvmənt/
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/
/ˈkærəktə(r)/
/tʃɪə(r) ʌp/
/tʃɔɪs/
/kʊk/
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
/dɪˈskʌs/
/dɪˈvaɪd/

lợi ích

/feə(r)/

công bằng

/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/
/ˈɡrəʊsəri/
/ɡrəʊ ʌp/
/ˌhevi ˈlɪftɪŋ/
/ˈhəʊmmeɪkə(r)/
/ˈɒnɪst/
/ˈhaʊshəʊld tʃɔː(r)/
/ˈhaʊswɜːk/
/ɪnˈsted əv/
/ˈlɔːndri/
/ˈlaɪf skɪl/
/lɪst/
/ˈmænɪdʒ/
/ˈmænə(r)/
/prɪˈpeə(r)/
/pʊt aʊt/
/reɪz/

lòng biết ơn

sự gắn bó
trụ cột gia đình
tổ chức tiệc
thành tựu
biết ơn, trân trọng
tính cách
làm cho vui lên, cổ vũ
lựa chọn
nấu ăn
phá hỏng
vấn đề khó khăn
thảo luận
chia

thực phẩm và tạp hóa
trưởng thành
mang vác nặng
người nội trợ
thật thà
công việc nhà
công việc nhà
thay cho
quần áo, đồ giặt là
kĩ năng sống
danh sách
xoay sở
tác phong, cách ứng xử
chuẩn bị
vứt
nuôi nấng
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respect

(n)

responsibility

(n)

result

(n)

routine

(n)

rubbish

(n)

spotlessly

(adv)

strengthen

(v)

success

(n)

support

(n, v)

value

(n)

washing-up

(n)

task

(n)

truthful

(adj)

/rɪˈspekt/
/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
/rɪˈzʌlt/
/ruːˈtiːn/
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/
/ˈspɒtləsli/
/ˈstreŋkθn/
/səkˈses/
/səˈpɔːt/
/ˈvæljuː/
/ˌwɒʃɪŋ ˈʌp/
/tɑːsk/
/ˈtruːθfl/

sự tôn trọng
trách nhiệm
kết quả
công việc hằng ngày
rác rưởi
không tì vết
củng cố, làm mạnh
sự thành công
sự ủng hộ, hỗ trợ
giá trị
việc rửa chén bát
nhiệm vụ
trung thực

B. GRAMMAR
I. Present simple and present continuous. (Thì hiện tại đơn và thì hiện tại tiếp diễn)
1. Công thức, dấu hiệu cách sử dụng

Present simple (Hiện tại đơn)
Công thức
(+) S + Vs, es/ V1
(-)

S + do/ does + not + V1

(?)

Do/ Does + S

Present Continuous (Hiện tại tiếp diễn)
Công thức
(+) S + is/ are/ am + V-ing
(-) S + is/ are/ am + not + V-ing
(?) Is/ Are/ Am + S + V-ing?

Cách dùng
- Hành động lặp đi lặp lại theo thói quen
- Hành động lâu dài, bền vững
- Lịch trình, thời khóa biểu - Tình cảm, cảm xúc
- Chân lý, sự thật hiển nhiên đúng

Cách dùng

Dấu hiệu
- always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, seldom,
occasionally, never, ...
- every day/week/ month/ year, …

Dấu hiệu

- on Mondays/ Tuesdays, Sundays, ...

- Hành động đang diễn ra tại thời điểm
nói
- Hành động tạm thời xảy ra
- Kế hoạch trong tương lai gần

- Look! / Listen! / Be quiet! / Be
careful! / Don't make noise! / Keep
silent!

- once/ twice / three times a week/ month
- every two weeks, every three months, ...

- now, right now, at the moment, at the
present, ...
- today, these days, this week, this month, ...

Chú ý

Chú ý

Vị trí trạng từ tần suất (always, usually,
often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, never)

Is/ Are/ Am + always/ forever + V-ing

- Trước động từ thường
I often go out with my friends in the evening.
- Sau động từ to be
I am never late for school.
- Giữa trợ động từ và động từ thường

- Diễn tả hành động xảy ra quá thường xuyên
và mang lại cảm giác khó chịu
You are always stepping on my foot.

1

He doesn't always get up early in the morning.

2. Các động từ không chia tiếp diễn
Senses / Perception
feel
hear
see
assume
believe
Opinion
find (= consider)
suppose feel
Mental states

Emotions / desires

think

forget

imagine

know

mean

notice

recognize

remember

understand

want/ need

dislike/
hate
mind

fear

like
contain/
consist

Measurement

smell
taste
consider
doubt

love
cost

wish

prefer

regret

hold

look
belong

Others

hope

be
have

measure

weigh

depend
seem/ appear

* Lưu ý: Những động từ này có thể sử dụng với thì tiếp diễn nhưng chúng mang ý nghĩa
khác.
This coat feels nice and warm.
She has three dogs and a cat. (Possession)
I can see Anthony in the garden.
(Perception)

John's feeling much better now. (His health is improving).
She's having supper. (She's eating).
I'm seeing Anthony later. (We are planning to meet)

PART II:
LANGUAGE

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1. Write the words below into the correct column.
crash
truth
create
breath

brother
traffic
broad-minded
tree

crowded
credit
brown
browse

cricket
cream
train
bridge

trousers
broad
truck
try

/br/
brother, broad, broad-minded

/kr/
crash, crowded, credit, cricket,

/tr/
truth, trousers, traffic, train,

browse, brown, breath, bridge

cream, create

truck, tree, try

Exercise 2. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. public
B. globe
C. brother
2. A. bull
B. but
C. son
3. A. clock
B. secret
C. specific
4. A. children
B. member
C. content
5. A. team
B. patient
C. between
6. A. mum
B. fun
C. huge
7. A. heavy
B. ready
C. bread
8. A. parents
B. careers
C. rings
9. A. establish
B. significant
C. financial

D. climb
D. fun
D. education
D. special
D. later
D. rubbish
D. break
D. couples
D. economic
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10. A. enjoyed

B. developed

C. prepared

Exercise 3. Find the word whose main stress is different from others.
1. A. standard
B. argue
C. debate
2. A. amount
B. adopt
C. attend
3. A. household
B. laundry
C. routine
4. A. similar
B. important
C. atmosphere
5. A. discipline
B. emotion
C. together
6. A. export
B. knowledge
C. technical
7. A. society
B. encouragement.
C. relationship
8. A. provide
B. private
C. arrange
9. A. indicate
B. forefinger
C. procedure
10. A. tiredness
B. contribute
C. benefit

D. transformed

D. decade
D. option
D. picnic
D. breadwinner
D. consider
D. resurface
D. independent
D. advise
D. enemy
D. nursery

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box.
breadwinner
responsibility

housework
gratitude

groceries
strengthen

homemaker
family bond

heavy lifting
duty

1. Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
2. How much do men share housework and the care of the children?
3. Mothers have been leaving the traditional role of fulltime homemaker.
4. Do your duty to your parents because they have given their entire lives to us. 
5. A family bond is the strong connection that exists between family members.
6. The supermarket donated a year's supply of groceries to one needy family.
7. We wish to show our gratitude and thanks with a small gift. Happy Teacher's Day!
8. This is a special set of exercises which will strengthen your back muscles.
9. One of the causes of low back pain is poor lifting technique or frequent and heavy lifting.
10. Women in the past have been content to let the man be the breadwinner and head of household.
Exercise 2. Fill in each blank with the correct word below.
bonds
washing-up

benefits
breadwinner

example
chores

laundry
role

1. Mr Long has found that his wife receives a great deal of love when he shares household chores.
2. In fact, childcare seems to have some important benefits for young children.
3. My mother was hanging out the laundry in the sun.
4. Bonds in the extended family are generally very close.
5. Mothers play an enormous role in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong.
6. You should set a good example for your little brother.
7. Traditionally, the breadwinner in the home is the father.
8. Every day at 7 pm, dinner is finished and the washing-up is done.
Exercise 3. Choose the correct words.
1. Everyone in my family shares the cooking and domestic chores / housework.
2. Women became managers / breadwinners while their husbands went to fight in the war
3. Yesterday she went to the supermarket to buy the laundry / groceries and flowers.
4. For this exercise, the teacher is going to divide / make the class into tour groups.
5. You should tidy up / away your room at the weekend.
6. My sister did the laundry / groceries and hung wet clothes out to dry
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7. My grandfather can't do heavy lifting / loud voice because he has a bad back.
8. Every day after dinner I do the routine / washing-up before 1 do tny homework
9. My dad is the breadwinner / game-winner. He goes to work to support the family
10. My sister tries to get some simple basic home cook / cooking from my mother
Exercise 4. Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
1. Studies show that doing chores _______ is good for children.
A. regular
B. regularly
C. regularity
D. regularities
2. Housework is work around the house such as _______ cleaning or washing clothes.
A. cook
B. cooks
C. cooker
D. cooking
3. They have to try to finish their tasks _______ they don't enjoy doing them.
A. despite
B. indeed
C. although
D. because
4. Parents will be able to see the classes broadcast _______ on the internet.
A. live
B. life
C. living
D. lives
5. Children need to learn to take care _______ other family members.
A. of
B. to
C. for
D. with
6. Jessica always quibbles about _______ affairs with her mother.
A. homework
B. homemaker
C. household
D. housewife
7. Her dad usually _______ a bedtime story to her and her brother.
A. read
B. is reading
C. reads
D. doesn't read
8. His parents always listen to him and _______ whenever he has problems.
A. cheer up he
B. cheer up him
C. cheer he up
D. cheer him up
9. I _______ outside with my friends now because it.
A. am playing - rains
B. am not playing - is raining
C. am not playing - rains
D. don't play - is raining
10. Is it true that women more assertive in the past decade?
A. have become
B. became
C. become
D. are becoming
11.The kid feels _______ that he knows how to run a washing machine.
A. proud
B. pride
C. proudly
D. prideful
12. The material has exceptionally high _______ for its weight.
A. strong
B. strength
C. strongly
D. strengthen
13. Your living is determined so much by the attitude you bring _______ life.
A. to
B. from
C. on
D. in
14. The point of the program is to empower young fathers with _______ skills.
A. parenting
B. parented
C. parents
D. parent
15. Family values define what is _______ to your family - the beliefs and ideas that bind your family
together.
A. mean
B. meaning
C. meaningful
D. meaningfully
16. On the top of British family values are the values of _______ truthful and honest.
A- be
B. to be
C. been
D. being
17. To_______ responsibility is to accept the duty of deciding for oneself what is right.
A. make
B. take
C. get
D. have
18. In this photo, my grandfather _______ beside a lake near my house.
A. is walking
B. walks
C. was walking
D. walked
19. I _______ tired now. I think I _______ at home and watch TV tonight.
A. am - will stay
B. will be - will stay
C. am - am staying
D. am - stay
20. I _______ my grandparents in the countryside next week. I can't wait!
A. visit
B. will be visiting
C. will visit
D. am going to visit
Exercise 5. Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.
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1. The custom of worshipping ancestors is prevalent among Vietnamese people.
A. popular
B. rare
C. regular
2. It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.
A. context
B. notion
C. proof
3. The more successful we are at extending longevity, the more it will cost us.
A. endurance
B. durability
C. year
4. They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.
A. bear
B. feed
C. raise
5. The number of children and the family dynamics have changed over time.
A. extents
B. norms
C. standards

D. communal
D. reality
D. life expectancy
D. teach
D. motions

Exercise 6. Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words.
1. These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic targets.
A. critical
B. vital
C. key
D. unplanned
2. I'm sure that his parents won't allow him to stay out late.
A. permit
B. admit
C. ban
D. grant
3. Each school should evolve its own way of teaching during the pandemic.
A. decrease
B. develop
C. leave
D. diminish
4. Individuals can enrol on self-study courses in the university's institute.
A. group
B. entity
C. privacy
D. persons
5. Nowadays many women refuse to take on the traditional woman's role.
A. classic
B. modern
C. ancient
D. old
Exercise 7. Supply the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. For a small woman, she has surprising strength.
2. They relied heavily on the advice of their grandparents.
3. She doesn't have to do anything except cooking a little.
4. The kitchen was spotlessly clean, with nothing out of place.
5. The book provides valuable information on recent trends.
6. No one can tell you what book to buy - that's a personal choice.
7. You should make friends with whom you share common interests.
8. Sharing housework helps young people learn to be more responsible. (Share)
9. Teenagers need love, encouragement and reassurance from their parents.
10. Cycling is highly beneficial to health and the environment.

(strong)
(heavy)
(cook)
(spot)
(value)
(person)
(interest)
(encourage)
(benefit)

Exercise 8. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. Who is responsible for taking care of the children?
2. Would you like to share your feelings with the group?
3. Parents should set an example for their children.
4. Doing exercise regularly is good for you.
5. Close relationship is one of the most effective ways of creating a good atmosphere for all of us.
6. The most important thing that my old grandparents care about is health.
7. I have quite a good relationship with my teachers and classmates.
8. She'd like to show a deep gratitude to the teacher who had encouraged her to go to university.
9. What are the qualities that are needed for job?
10. My dad and I do the repairs around the house.
Exercise 9. Put the verbs in brackets in the present simple or the present continuous.
1. My brothers aren't watching TV now.
(not watch)
2. I study English at school five periods a week.
(study)
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3. My cat isn't sleeping at the moment.
(not sleep)
4. What does your mother do every morning?
(do)
5. What's that noise? – Carl is playing the piano.
(play)
6. My best friend doesn't play football every weekend.
(not play)
7. Does Angelina always wear skirts?
(always wear)
8. That girl over there is wearing a beautiful dress.
(wear)
9. They sometimes play chess during break time.
(play)
10. Katy is opening the windows because it's too hot inside.
(open)
11. I don't think this is a good idea.
(not think)
12. Don't disturb him. He is trying to sleep.
(try)
13. You are talking a lot! Stop it a moment please.
(talk)
14. Shops close late on Saturday and Sunday nights.
(close)
15. Jim never drinks lemonade or soft drink at night.
(never drink)
16. Teachers usually travel with students in summer.
(usually travel)
17. Are the students traveling to school by bus?
(travel)
18. What social media do you usually read?
(usually read)
19. Are you watching the television? Can I turn it off?
(watch)
20. We usually going to Da Lat on holiday, but this week we are going to Phu Quoc. (usually go)/ (go)
21. We don't own that car.
(not own)
22. I think this box weighs about 9 kilos.
(weigh)
23. Johnathan is seeing his old friends this afternoon.
(see)
24. Are you free tonight? We are having a party.
(have)
25. In my opinion, she isn't beautiful.
(not be)
26. How much does the ticket cost?
(cost)
27. Take an umbrella. It is raining outside at the moment.
(rain)
28. We don't have anything special for this event.
(not have)
29. Call later. My sister is studying for her exam now.
(study)
30. Right now I am looking for information about famous artists.
(look)
Exercise 10. Choose the underlined words that need correction.
1. There is no question that life for women is more difficult than life for man.
A
B
C
D
2. Family life had completely transformed during generations since the rise of technology.
A
B
C
D
3. Technology makes our lives easier and it makes us to feel like we are more in touch with the world.
A
B
C
D
4. Family life may have changed but family values today remain as strongly as they were.
A
B
C
D
5. Women have attained immense succeed in every field, whether it is sports, politics or academics.
A
B
C
D

PART III: SKILLS

A

Listening

Exercise 1. Listen to a family expert talking about how the roles of men and women in families have
changed and do the tasks belowd
Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
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Statements

1. Men's and women's roles in the family have become similar.
2. Both men and women now work to contribute to the family finances.
3. According to 'equally shared parenting', both men and women have
equal chances for recreation.
4. According to 'equally shared parenting', the husband's career is less
important than the wife's.
5. Families following 'equally shared parenting' are happier.

True


False






Task 2: Answer the questions.
1. How has the role of men in the family changed?
→They are not the only breadwinner in the family, and they get more involved in housework and
parenting
2. How have men's and women's roles become alike?
→ Both are responsible for family finances, home-making/housework, and parenting.
3. What is the result of 'equally shared parenting'?
→The families become happier and the divorce rate amongst them is the lowest.

1

Today we'll discuss the changes in roles performed by men and women in the family. Changes in family
life have made men's and women's roles more alike than ever as the wives are also responsible for the
family finances.
Family experts say the old notions of who does what in families may be more and more unclear. Men are
not the sole breadwinners for the family like they used to be and they are becoming much more involved in
housework and parenting.
Because men's and women's roles in families have become more alike, for couples to balance their work
and family life, perhaps, 'equally shared parenting is the best solution. Equally shared parenting' means the
'conscious and purposeful sharing in four domains of life:
1. Child-raising: Both parents have equal responsibility to nurture and to take care of the children2. Breadwinning: Husband's and wife's careers are equally important;
3. Housework: The household chores should be equally divided between the wife and the husband;
4. Recreation: Both partners have an equal chance and time for their own interests, of course, to be with
each other.
Experts have found out that families that can keep to those four principles of 'equally shared parenting'
become happier and the divorce rate is the lowest amongst them.

B

Speaking

Exercise 1. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box.
A. Not parties, just family meals.
B. Have best time with your family!
C. How many people are you?
D. We should save time to stay with them, or we will regret it one day.
E. I've promised to have some big meals with them.
F. I haven't seen them for months.
Michael:
Jonathan:
Michael:

We're going fishing this Saturday. Do you want to join us?

We? What do you mean 'we'? (1) _____________C______________
Only some of my friends in the fishing club. It would be nice if you can go.

Jonathan:

That sounds interesting but I'm going to visit my grandparents. (2)
_________F__________________

Michael:

You can visit them another time. Join our day! It's only held once a year.

Jonathan:

No, Michael. I miss my grandparents. (3) ____________E_______________ This
can't be changed.

Michael:
Jonathan:
Michael:
Jonathan:
Michael:
Jonathan:
Michael:
Jonathan:

Really? You are going to have parties? Is that why you can't go fishing?

(4) _____________A______________
I'm kidding. Although I like going out with friends, family is the most importance to me too.

Our grandparents, and parents, they are getting old. (5)
___________D________________
I know what you are talking about, but you must join me another day for picnic or other sort
of things.
Okay, I'm sure about that.

(6) __________B_________________
Thank you. Have fun with your friends.

Exercise 2. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.
A
B
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1. I never do the washing up.
2. My father often helps my mother with
the cooking.
3. Is this your brother standing next to
you?
4. Will you have dinner with US at the
restaurant?
5. My mother is coming to pick me up.
6. How many people are there in your
family?
7. Sometimes we have arguments but I love
my parents most.
8. We usually go shopping in the
supermarket.
9. My mother does the laundry once a
week.
10. Where do your grandparents live?
1.c
6.a

2.h
7.d

3.i
8.e

C

a. Only three, my parents and me.
b. Do you help her then?
c. That's not good. You should help your
parents with the housework.
d. You are a happy family.
e. The groceries there are a little expensive,
aren't they?
f. Great to hear. I have to take the bus
home.

g. They live in the suburbs.
h. Really? He's a good man.
i. Yes, it is.
j. No, I won't. My parents are waiting for
me.

4.j
9.b

5.f
10g.

Reading

Exercise 1. Reading the text, and choose the best answers.
Children can learn a lot from doing household chores. Doing chores helps children learn about what
they need to do to care for themselves, a home and a family. They learn skills they can use in their adult
lives, like preparing meals, cleaning, organizing and keeping a garden. Being involved in chores also gives
children experience of relationship skills like communicating clearly, negotiating, cooperating and working
as a team.
When children contribute to family life, it helps them feel competent and responsible. Even if they don't
enjoy the chore, when they keep going they get the feeling of satisfaction that comes with finishing a task.
Sharing housework can also help families work better and reduce family stress. When children help
out, chores get done more quickly, and parents have less to do. This frees up time for the family to do fun
things together.
In order to get children involved in chores, it is best to start by choosing chores that works for
children's ages and abilities. Chores that are too hard can be frustrating, and chores that are too easy might
be boring. If children are old enough, we can have a family discussion about chores. This can reinforce the
idea that the whole family contributes to how the household runs.
1. Doing chores can have children have some benefits EXCEPT _______.
A. learning life skills
B. looking after the family
C. getting a job
D. learning relationship skills
2. By sharing housework with other family members, children also can_______.
A. join a team
B. become a co-operator
C. develop language skills
D. express themselves better
3. When children don't like a task, they also have the feeling of _______ in finishing it.
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A. pleasure
B. achievement
C. desire
4. Which statement that the author of the text supports most?
A. Children should do as much as they can to help their parents out.
B. Children should be old enough to share the chores.
C. The chores that children do should be based on their qualities.
D. The chores that children do should be hard to develop life skills.
5. The phrase 'works for' in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. does
B. suits
C. succeeds in

D. acceptance

D. involves

Exercise 2. 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 singleparent 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 3. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Comparing society 40 years back to activities and happenings of today, I appreciate that family values
have changed over time. In our world today, a lot of vices are holding sway and these vices are quickly
displacing virtues because we have compromised family values.
Today children are growing up in a society that is technologically driven and are learning at a much
faster pace than in the 70s. The fast pace of learning has kept parents lagging in getting a hold of their kid's
moral values and helping them understand what family values used to be.
Family values have changed over time from my perspective, seeing all that is happening in our world
today. To better appraise this conclusion let us understand the definition of family values. Family values
are traditional values that are passed on from generation to generation within the family that address the
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family roles, family structure, function, attitude, and ideas. These traditional values are like unwritten
codes that guide the actions of individuals. They help people decide what is right or wrong.
The family is a powerful institution with tremendous influence on society, and when these family
values become promoted by parents within the family, society will feel the effect.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Family Values have changed over time.
B. Traditional values have lost.
C. Family values in modern society become better. D. What are traditional family values?
2. In the first paragraph, why does the author mention that a lot of vices are holding sway?
A. Because family values have changed over time.
B. Because we have compromised family values.
C. Because virtues are being displaced.
D. Because so many things have changed for 40 years.
3. The second paragraph is mainly about _______.
A. the importance of technology
B. the fast pace of modern life
C. the fast pace of life in the 70s
D. the impact of the fast pace of learning
4. The word “driven” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_______.
A. transported
B. turned
C. oriented
D. controlled
5. The word “codes” in the third paragraph can be best replaced with_______.
A. laws
B. manners
C. etiquettes
D. habits
6. Which of the following statements is true according to the third and the fourth paragraphs?
A. Family values are any values that are passed on from generation to generation.
B. Family values can be passed outside the family as long as they address the family roles, family
structure, function, attitude, and ideas.
C. Traditional family values guide the actions of individuals which help them decide what is right or
wrong.
D. The society won't be affected if family values become promoted by parents within the family.
Exercise 4. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D.
Have you ever wondered, “What is social change?” You've probably heard of the term thrown around
before, or maybe you even (1) _______ about it briefly in school. Social change may have several definitions
and it is very complex. (2) , as humans living in this world, understanding social change and how it has
played a role in our lives (3) _______, will allow us to spur social change now and in the future.
Social change can be defined as the way in which human interactions, relationships, behaviour patterns,
and cultural (4) _______ change over time. These changes ultimately transform cultural and social
institutions, concepts, and rules, which will inevitably impact society for the long-haul. These changes and
(5) _______ are not necessarily good or bad, but they are profound. On the surface, we may not notice social
change; it can take years - (6) _______ centuries - of action to cause one change.
As students and members of a rapidly changing society, it's important to (7) _______ on social changes
of the past and how they've influenced US now. For instance, at one point, women were not able to study
at university. Today, both men and women, of all races, religions, nationalities, and creeds, can study even online and tuition-free. This is why social change is (8) _______. Without social change, we cannot
progress as a society.
1. A. made
B. worked
C. taught
D. learned
2. A. Instead
B. Because
C. Yet
D. Although
3. A. historically
B. historical
C. historian
D. history
4. A. standards
B. levels
C. norms
D. scales
5. A. transformations
B. transportations
C. transactions
D. transitions
6. A. like
B. even
C. so
D. rather
7. A. look forward
B. look after
C. look up
D. look back
8. A. weak
B. important
C. inessential
D. worthless
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Exercise 5. Read the passage and write True or False next to the sentences.
The majority of jobs today are reserved for men but that should not mean that women cannot make
their career. Men are nowadays entering...