CHƯƠNG TRÌNH HỖ TRỢ 2K1,2K2,2K3 (CHỦ ĐỀ HOME LIFE) Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh Facebook: Mrstranganh87 I Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: AMERICAN FAMILY Belonging to a family is one bond almost everyone in the world shares, but family patterns vary from country to country The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, comprising a father, mother and one or more children, 22.5 percent of all American families in 1983 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These childless couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from the responsibilities of child-rearing; or, perhaps they are not physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult who is a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States, people have the right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to They respect each other’s choices regarding family groups Families are very important to Americans One sign that this is true is that Americans show great concern about the family as an institution Many Americans believe there are too many divorces They worry that teenagers are not obeying their parents They are concerned about whether working women can properly care for their children Families give Americans a sense of belonging and a sense of tradition Families give Americans strength and purpose Families serve many functions They provide a setting in which children can be born and reared Families help educate their members Parents teach their children values - what they think is important They teach their children daily skills, such as how to ride a bicycle They also teach them common practices and customs, such as respect for elders and celebrating holidays The most important job for a family is to give emotional support and security How many types of families exist there in the USA? A Two B Three C Four D Five What is the attitude of Americans to the types of family groups? A permissive B disagreeable C careless D reckless Why is a family important to Americans? A Because marriage is not easy in America B Because family is the best place for them to live in C Because only women in families are able to care for their children well D Because family gives them strength and purpose Why some couples prefer to be childless? A They accept that they would not make good parents B They don’t want to have responsibilities for childcare C They are not physically able to have children D All of the above What sense families give to Americans? A a sense of freedom and a sense of jewellery B a sense of belonging and a sense of tradition C a sense of belonging and a sense of wonder D a sense of humour and a sense of tradition What functions families serve? A habitat and food B money and life skills C emotional support and security D joyfulness and daily supplies II Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: HAPPY FAMILY A family can be two or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another, and usually live in the same house Families range from all sorts of races, forms and sizes Families differ in various ways but each one has its own definition of a happy home and family So, what makes a happy family? There are many important factors that make a happy family Order is one of the important factors that make a happy family With order there is no chaos or confusion in the home A well-organized family will be able to function smoothly and easily in completing various tasks that each individual must When each individual knows his/her own responsibility, he/she is capable and able to bring more harmony and peace in the home Quality time is definitely one aspect to having a happy family This quality time spent together as a family no matter what the activity is will surely strengthen a family’s relationship Quality time helps to develop a bond between family members Not only will this strengthen ties, it will provide you with charitable memories of times spent together, whether it is having fun, being sad, happy, or bad In addition, a happy family must have an open communication between each individual It is important that each member of the family is heard, either it be about a problem, sharing good news or just because that person is there Everyone is important enough to have their own opinion An open communication between parents and their children will help increase trust and decrease the problems of drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy and crime Also an open communication between a husband and wife will bring much understanding, appreciation, trust and much more Being “open” with each other is something that is essential in a happy family, but may be very hard to Discussing our feelings amongst each other can help us to have a stronger bond How many important aspects are there for each family to become a happy family? A One B Two C Three D Four If every members in the family knows his/her own duty, _ A He/She is incapable of doing well with others B He/She is able to bring more safety and harmony in the home C He/She can be a good member of his/her family D He/She can complete various tasks in his/her own family The word “crime” in paragraph mostly means A felony B guilty C shame D innocence All of the following are true EXCEPT A If family is well organized, there is no chaos or confusion in the home B Family memebers have many memories of time together C Quality time strengthen ties between family members D All of the members live in the same house or not Being “open” can be undertood as _ A empathy B private C separate D mutual A husband and wife having an open communication will A bring much understanding, appreciation, trust and much more B help increase trust and decrease the problems of drug and alcohol abuse C bring more harmony and peace in the home D be very hard to discuss their feelings III 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 IV Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES The International Day of Families is observed (1) the 15th of May every year The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects the (2) the international community attaches to families The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, (3) and demographic processes affecting families The International Day of Families has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, (4) national family days In many countries, that day provides an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families (5) include workshops and conferences, radio and television programmes, newspaper articles and cultural programmes highlighting relevant (6) The central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (7) ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while protecting the environment Families remain at the centre of social life ensuring the well-being of their members, educating and socializing children and youth and caring for young and old (8) , family-oriented policies can contribute (9) the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals to relating to (10) with poverty and hunger; ensuring healthy lives and promoting of well-being for all ages; ensuring educational opportunities throughout the lifespan and achieving gender equality A in B on C at D by A import B important C importantly D importance A economy B economic C economics D economical A including B include C includes D including of A Actualities B Actions C Activities D Activenesses A melodies B themes C rhymes D chapters A depend on B rely on C focus on D go on A In total B In all C In advance D In particular A to B for C of D with 10 A going down B go down C doing away D away V Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank A nuclear family or elementary family is a family group (1) a pair of adults and their children It is in contrast to a single-parent family, to the larger extended family, and to a family with more than two parents Nuclear families typically centre on a (an) (2) couple; the nuclear family may have any number of children There are differences in definition among observers; some definitions allow only biological children that are full-blood siblings, but (3) allow for a stepparent and any mix of dependent children including stepchildren and adopted children Family structures of one married couple and their children (4) in Western Europe and New England in the 17th century, influenced (5) church and theocratic governments With the emergence of proto-industrialization and early capitalism, the nuclear family became a financially viable social unit The term nuclear family first (6) in the early twentieth century Alternative definitions have evolved to include family units headed by same-sex parents and perhaps additional adult relatives who (7) a cohabiting parental role; in the latter case, it also receives the name of conjugal family The concept that a narrowly defined nuclear family is central to (8) in modern society has been promoted by familialists who are social conservatives in the United States, and has been challenged as historically and sociologically inadequate (9) _ the complexity of actual family relations As a fertility factor, single nuclear family households generally have a higher number of children than co-operative living arrangements according (10) _ studies both from the Western world and India A consisting B consists of C consisting of D including of A married B dating C divorced D estranged A other B others C the other D the others A had presented B presented C were present D were presented A with B by C for D of A had appeared B have appeared C appears D appeared A take on B take up C take in D take at A stability B stabilize C stabilizer D stable A describe B to describe C describing D described 10 A as B on C in D to VI Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Life is filled with challenges As we get older we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are It is the same with the challenges that come with friendship When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two (1) We can try to beat it off, or we can decide that the thing (2) the challenge isn’t worth the (3) and call it quits Although there are certainly times when calling it quits is the right thing to do, in most (4) all that is needed is commitment and communication When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how (5) or how uncomfortable something is, we will always choose to face it and work it through instead of running away from it Communication is making a space for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong (6) you can say to a friend, “I got my feeling hurt”, (7) _ “You hurt my feelings”, you are going to be able to solve the problem much faster In dealing with the many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for (8) they are: small hurdles you need to jump or get through on your way through life Nothing is so big that it is (9) _ to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger It is all part of growing up, it (10) to everyone, and some day you will look back on all of this and say, “Hard as it was, it made me who I am today And that is a good thing” A opportunities B expectations C choices D aspects A presenting B predicting C deserving D demanding A expense B trouble C loss D comment A cases B fields C parts D occasions A doubtful B shameful C harmful D painful A If B As C While D Unless A or else B or rather C rather than D other than A who B what C which D where A necessary B unnecessary C possible D impossible 10 A appeals B opens C happens D goes VII Put each verb in brackets into a suitable past tense: The Little Girl and the Wolf One afternoon a big wolf (1 wait) _ in a dark forest for a little girl to come along carrying a basket of food to her grandmother Finally a little girl did come along and she (2 carry) a basket of food “Are you carrying that basket to your grandmother?” asked the wolf The little girl said yes, she was So the wolf (3 ask) her where her grandmother lived and the little girl (4 tell) him and he (5 disappear) into the wood When the little girl (6 open) the door of her grandmother’s house she (7 see) that there was somebody in bed with a nightcap and nightgown on She (8 approach) no nearer than twenty-five feet from the bed when she (9 see) _ that it was not her grandmother but the wolf, for even in a nightcap a wolf does not look in the least like anybody’s grandmother So the little girl (10 take) an automatic pistol out of her basket and (11 shoot) the wolf dead (Moral: It is not so easy to fool little girls nowadays as it used to be.) James Thurber: Fables for Our Time *KEY waited was carrying asked told disappeared opened saw had approached saw 10 took 11 shot VIII Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer 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 d She quit her job to look after her baby IX Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase 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 non-threatening (5) _ Families are a (6) _ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend (7) _ time together to get our feelings (8) _ belonging, our values, support and understanding It helps (9) _ family members together and feel safe in today's world where (10) _ 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 a opportunities b conditions c situations d circumstances a air b nature c space d atmosphere a attractive b real c deep d basic a a b an c the d no article a in b of c on d for a keep b keeping c kept d with keeping 10 a push b press c pressure d pull X Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Every family has its quirks Mine is no different I was born in an Italian- American family in 1973 We follow the classic stereotype My father works and my mother stays home with the kids There are certain things that we remember from our childhood: phrases, jokes, movies But one piece of advice that sticks with me from an early age comes from my mother "Don't finish your food or you will never get married." It was an illogical jump from the idea that a "lady" is not a glutton and therefore will not finish the food on her plate or take the last cookie off of the platter A "lady" especially a young lady must never appear hungry If she did, she would not be an ideal candidate for a wife To this day, I not finish what is on my plate and I will never eat the last of anything It is not a conscience thing When think about it, make a point to finish the food on my plate, there is still some teenage rebellion against mom in this thirty-four year-old body, but the thought of not finishing is so ingrained that I rarely think about it When my husband and I are at dinner, he will gesture to something on the table and say, "Finish your food" and will respond, "I can't, I'll never get married." That always makes him laugh and say, "So what have these last six years been?" But for me it is something special that I will carry around with me - something that is my family My brother remembers the phrase and he admits that in his dating days he did watch to see if any of the girls would take the last piece of pie or pizza I think he fell in love with his fiancé because she would eat whatever she wanted to and not worry about anyone judging her for it As I embark on starting my own family, I wonder what I will tell my daughter Will I encourage her to finish every last piece? Or will I continue to the legacy of my mother and tell her not eat the last piece lest she not get married? Will she one day laugh to her girlfriends about her mother leaving one granola bar, one piece of cheese, or one rice cake alone in their bags? The writer's mother never let her eat the last piece of food on her plate a True b False c No information All the mothers in the world never let their daughter eat the last piece of food on their plate a True b False c No information The writer often eats up all she has on her Plate and up to now she is still single a True b False c No information The writer does not believe in what her mother has said but she considers her mother's words something special a True b False c No information The writer has two sons a True b False c No information XI Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase 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 Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help (6) _ my sons about the things When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (7) _me He kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum We love you very much and always stand by you (8) happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him His words and love made me (9) _ all about what I was stressing about In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time The memory (10) _ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children a transfer b convert c move d change 10 a notice a leave a because a passes a tell a by a whenever a forget a remembers b watch b to leave b although b passed b to tell b next b whatever b to forget b minds c find c leaving c as though c has passed c told c over c whoever c forgot c reminds d see d left d if d was passing d telling d up d however d forgetting d misses ... prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while protecting the environment Families remain at the centre of social life ensuring the well-being of their members, educating and socializing... 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... important factors that make a happy family With order there is no chaos or confusion in the home A well-organized family will be able to function smoothly and easily in completing various tasks