TIENG ANH 12 UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

Thien Lam - https://www.facebook.com/mushroom.2408 UNIT HOME LIFE A VOCABULARY: - biology /bai'ɔləʤi/( n ): sinh vật/ sinh học biologist[bai'ɔlədʒist] (n ): nhà sinh vật học biological /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ (adj ): thuộc sinh học - lab/lỉb/ (n): = laboratory: phịng thí nghiệm - join hands: = work together : làm việc, chung sức, - household chores = housework: công việc nhà - take out = remove: dời đi, bỏ, đổ - obedient (adj/ə'bi:djənt/) >< disobedient (adj): lời - make a decision = make up one’s mind = decide: định - solve /sɔlv/ (v): giải solution/sə'lu:ʃn/ ( n ): giải - come up = happen : xảy - Come up with (an idea): nảy ( ý tưởng) - Look after = take care of: chăm sóc, trơng nom Exercise 1: Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences He has been very interested in doing research on _ since he was at high school A biology B biological C biologist D biologically Are you sure that boys are more _ than girls? A act B active C action D activity It is generally believed that "Men make _ house and women make _ home" A Ø / Ø B a / an C the / the D an / the Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C household chores D special dishes We enjoy _ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working harD A spending B caring C taking D doing It is parents' duty and responsibility to _ hands to tae care of their children and give them a happy home A shake B hold C join D take He is a _ boy He is often kind and helpful to every classmate A frank B lovely C obedient D caring My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _ A happiness B household chores C responsibility D employment _ sure that you follow the instructions carefully A Believe B Try C Do D Make 10 You are old enough to take _ for what you have done A responsible B responsibility C responsibly D irresponsible Exercise 2: Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences These quick and easy _ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost A solve B solvable C solutions D solvability John is _ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot A a B an C the D no article According to the boss, John is the most _ for the position of executive secretary A supportive B caring C suitable D comfortable She got up late and rushed to the bus stop ( Find closest meaning) Thien Lam - https://www.facebook.com/mushroom.2408 A came into B went leisurely C went quickly D dropped by Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking ( Find closest meaning) A help B prepared C be busy D attempt Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly ( Find closest meaning) A happen B encounter C arrive D clean What are the _ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces A drinks B beverages C grains D special dishes Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _ A try B attempt C doing D aim Bill and Ted each other when their parents are away A took after B held together C take care of D let in 10 Students are less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures A under B above C upon D out of B READING: Exercise 1: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their chilD Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestrA However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition helD They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Educational psychologists Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in" Thien Lam - https://www.facebook.com/mushroom.2408 C "completely unaware of" D "confused about" Winston’s parents push their son so much and he A has won a lot of piano competitions B cannot learn much music from them C has become a good musician D is afraid to disappoint them The word "They" in the passage refers to A concerts B violin lessons C parents in general D Michael’s parents All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _ A Winston’s father B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Michael’s mother The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A "getting ready to something" B "eager to something" C "not objecting to doing anything" D "not wanting to something" 10 The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education Exercise 2: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953 While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego areA To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _ A work outside the home B be a housewife C support the family alone D work as a secretary Which is not referred to Jean? A She was a responsible girl B She never helped her mother with household chores C She often did well at school ' D She went to high school Jean's husband was a _ A teacher B dancer C soldier D servant Jean _ A served in the military B lived in Korea for fifteen months C had a daughter D got married when she was a student Which is not true about Jean? A She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child B She worked outside the home before she had a child C She was very happy when she got a baby Thien Lam - https://www.facebook.com/mushroom.2408 D She quit her job to look after her baby Exercise 3: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: NUCLEAR FAMILY The traditional definition of a nuclear family is a family unit that includes two married parents of opposite genders and their biological or adopted children living in the same residence However, the term “nuclear family” can mean several different things in today’s society Understanding the classic roles in this type of family and how it is defined can help you understand the relationships in your own family, whether it’s nuclear or not According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term “nuclear family” was first used in 1947, but the concept of a family that consists of just parents and children is much older This basic unit of a family’s structure has existed for millennia, but it wasn’t until the 1960s and 1970s that the nuclear family became the majority situation At that time, industrial economic booms and rising wages made it possible for young parents to afford their own homes without living with extended family members At the same time, better healthcare contributed to the nuclear family, as elderly members became more self-sufficient and independent for decades after their children were grown Today, the era of the nuclear family is often glamorized, complete with mom in the kitchen, dad out earning the paychecks, and the kids building a tree house or hosting a stuffed animal tea party In reality, there is no ideal type of family, and today’s definition of a nuclear family can greatly differ from that it was a few decades ago Nuclear family is A a family that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives B a family that includes only the father, mother, and children C a family that includes a person’s parents, spouse, children and siblings D a family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents When was the term “nuclear family” officially used? A in 1947 B in 1960 C in 1970 D until the 1960-1970 The word “millennia” in paragraph means A 200 years B 500 years C about 10000 years D about 1000 years According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true? A The children should take care of their elderly members after they are grown B The nuclear family didn’t become the majority situation until the 1960s and 1970s C Understanding the roles in nuclear family helps you understand the relationships in your family D Young parents afford their own homes because of industrial economic booms and rising wages The word “glamorized” in paragraph mostly means A unexpected B disclaimed C desirable D admirable What we need for a nuclear family? A Mother takes the responsibility for running the household B Father brings home money earned at a job C The children play around the house D All of the above Exercise 4: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank There are many reasons (1) _ taking regular time with our family is important: It (2) _ a place to listen, teach, learn, and (3) _ ourselves freely and safely.It provides (4) _ to discuss family joys, issues, and problems.Family members can practice skills in a nonthreatening atmosphere.Families are a basic part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend (5) _ time together to get our feelings of belonging, our values, support and understanding.It helps keep family members together and feel safe in today's world where pressure can lead to family disintegration A that B why C when D which A creates B invents C develops D makes A think B show C express D say Thien Lam - https://www.facebook.com/mushroom.2408 A opportunities B conditions C situations D circumstances A a B an C the D no article Exercise 5: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to (1) _ and only had one month to find a place Because Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to (2) _ a suitable accommodation I had only some money (3) _ I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (4) _ I had to use the money to find a place to live Tome, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three boys I have been their only parent since my husband (5) _ away two years ago I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves A transfer B convert C move D change A notice B watch C find D see A leave B to leave C leaving D left A because B although C as though D if A passes B passed C has passed D was passing ... Otsego early in her life She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for... a student Which is not true about Jean? A She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child B She worked outside the home before she had a child C She was very happy when she got a baby... of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student She went on to graduate 10th in