UNIT 1 ~ FAMILY LIFE (PART 1) 19.

19. We’re surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents
Part I. PHONETICS when he was a child.
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following 20. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
questions. A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
1. A. chore B. work C. more D. divorce Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
2. A. trashed B. talked C. reached D. loved meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
3. A. prepare B. help C. tennis D. tell 21. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences
4. A. husband B. mum C. contribute D. vulnerable for children.
5. A. cleaned B. shared C. called D. visited A. beginning of a marriage B. the situation of not marrying
Part II. VOCABULARY C.single person D. ending of a marriage
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of 22. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance
the following questions. today.
6. Vinh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because he’s.......meal. A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
A. preparing B. making C. arranging D. keeping B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
7. I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works........ C. a state that things are of importance
A. lately B. early C. later D. late D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
8. I usually.......my younger sisters when my parents are away on business. 23. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce
A. pick up B. take care of C. look for D. take charge of burden on their wives.
9. Ms. Tâm as ked me how she could.......household chores equally in her family. A. minimise B. lower C. decrease D. increase
A. make B. divide C. give D. contribute 24. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
10. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the.......lifting. A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
A. strong B. hard C. heavy D. huge 25. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more
11. My mother told me to do the.......yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much time to relax.
homework to finish. A. eagerly B. reluctantly C. agreeably D. readily
A. wash-up B. laundry C. childcare D. exercises Part III. GRAMMAR
12........the rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine. Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
A. Taking out B. Coming out C. Pulling out D.Bringing out the following questions.
13. My wife is going on her business next week so I have to.......most of the chores 26. Hoang.......his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important.
around the house. A. checks B. will check C. is checking D. check
A. distribute B. hold C. take D. handle 27. Nowadays, people.......social networks with more and more caution.
14. Mr. Hinh found it difficult to be in charge of the household........ A. uses B. are using C. used D. use
A. financial B. financially C. finances D. financier 28. At the moment, my sister.......her homework, my brother.......games.
15........is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family. A. is making - is playing B. is doing - is playing
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman C. does - plays D. makes - is playing
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in 29. It’s 7.00 p.m. now and we.......meal together. We usually.......dinner at that time.
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. have - eat B. have - are eating
16. We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house C. are having - eat D. are having - are eating
and I do the washing-up. 30. I.......a bike to school every day but today I.......to school by bus because it was
A. join B. break C. share D. pick up stolen yesterday.
17. Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children. A. rode - went B. ride - am going C. ride - go D. is riding - am going
A. part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree 31. That Hoa.......in class affects other students around.
18. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others. A. always talk B. is always talking C. always talks D. always talking
A. easily hurt B. strong C. safe D. hard to affect 32. Hoang and Phong.......football as they’re having class now.
A. don’t play B. are playing C. doesn’t play D. aren’t playing A. Thanks. The same to you. B. It’s really a good day.
33. Hoa usually.......charge of doing the washing-up in her family. C. The weather is fine. D. Just a little bit cold.
A. takes B. is taking C. take D. will take 53. “Which one will you purchase, yellow dress or blue one?” ~ “........”
34. Our friends.......for the fashion show now. A. I don't like, either. B. They’re suitable for you.
A. is preparing B. are preparing C.prepares D. prepare C. It’s up to my choice. D. I prefer the blue.
35. All staff in this restaurant.......an urgent meeting right now. 54. “What’s the deadline of our assignment?” ~ “........”
A. are attending B. is attending C. attends D. attend A. I am not sure. B. We have to submit it by Friday 12.
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs C. About 1 hour. D. We will write about the environment.
correction in each of the following questions. Part V. READING
36. I (A) look (B) for Daniel. He (C) isn’t (D) in the company. Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to
37. Mommy, (A) someone (B) are calling me from (C) unknown number. I (D) won’t indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
answer it. A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in
38. My alarm (A) rings at 6 o’clock (B) every morning. (C) Therefore, I always (D) many households, (56)........the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey
went to school on time. of 1,256 people (57)........between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of
39. What (A) are you (B) search (C) for, Lan? You (D) look so nervous. 37 per cent of the total housework, while the women (58)........their share to be nearly
40. We (A) can’t (B) play golf. It (C) rains (D) outside. double that, at 70 per cent. This ratio was not affected by (59)........the woman was
41. Bats usually (A) sleep (B) during the day (C) and they play and (D) eating at night. working or not.
42. She (A) suggests that (B) a coffee (C) is tasting (D) good after a meal. When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with
43. I (A) not mind (B) if you (C) turn on the (D) air-conditioner. jobs felt that housework should (60)........shared equally between male and female
44. (A) Quiet, my baby (B) sleeps. (C) Don’t wake her (D) up. partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per
45. Bach (A) is (B) funny (C) right now. He (A) keep telling me jokes. cent - the majority of housework - if their husbands did the (61).........Research has
Part IV. SPEAKING shown that if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of anxious, and feel they are (62).........
the following exchanges. After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload (63)........14
46. “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - “.......... hours per week, but for men (64)........amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of
A. Do you want to know where I bought them? B. I know it’s fashionable. labour becomes unbalanced, (65)........the man’s share increases much less than the
B. Thanks for your compliment. D. Yes, of course. woman’s. It is the inequality and (66)........of respect, not the actual number of hours.
47. “What can I do for you?” ~ “..........” which leads to (67)........and depression. The research even (68)........housework as
A. No need to help. B. Thank you. thankless and unfulfilling.
C. Thanks, I’m just looking. D. Sorry for not buying anything. 56. A. in spite B. despite C. although D. even
48. “How was the game show last night?” ~ “........” 57. A. aged B. aging C. age D. ages
A. It showed at 8 o'clock. B. Just talking about it. 58. A. Guessed B. judged C. estimated D. valued
C. I think it wasn't a good game. D. Great. I gained more knowledge about biology. 59. A. what B. whether C. which D. that
49. “What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of traffic jam.” 60. A. being B. been C. to be D. be
- “........” 61. A. remaining B. remain C. remainder D. remained
A. I didn’t, either. B. That was great. 62. A. essential B. slight C. worthy D. unimportant
C. You missed the meeting. D. I’m sorry, I can’t. 63. A. by B. to C. at D. in
50. “I've called many times but the plumber hasn’t come yet.” ~ “........” 64. A. a B. an C. the D. some
A. Wait a minute, please. B. We do apologise for this matter. We’ll fix it soon. 65. A. as B. so C. but D. then
C. He's maybe busy now. D. The problem has been fixed already. 66. A. waste B. loss C. disadvantage D. death
51. “ Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?” ~ “........” 67. A. anxiety B. anxious C. anxiously D. anxiousness
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. You’re welcome. 68. A. draws B. expresses C. reports D. describes
C. Of course not. D. It’s my pleasure. Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to
52. “Have a good day, Peter!” - “........” indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
 Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He 76. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?
spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?
not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?
abroad and speaking English. C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?
Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances D. Does anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?
to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really 77. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.
excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I A. She warned me not to treat her that way.
retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay. B. She urged me not to treat her that way.
Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to C. She begged me not to treat her that way.
retire! I know I won’t have anything to do. D. She advised me not to treat her that way.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might 78. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.
buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.
before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day. B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.
time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.
quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.
69. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because.........
A. her husband has already retired B. she likes doing gardening
C. she hates travelling abroad D. she likes to learn English The End
70. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
A. His baby is born the following year. B. He wants his family to live in a big house.
C. He wants to retire soon. D. He wants to earn more money.
71. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
A. Linda B. Sue C. Roger D. Lorna
72. Roger.........
A. has spent enough time with his family already
B. will ask his boss for retirement next year
C. has never been to Paris before
D. doesn’t want to go to Paris
73. The word “mature” in the passage is closest in meaning to.........
A. old B. grown-up C. childish D. young
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 10. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
74. The food price will change at the end of this month.
A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.
B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.
C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.
D. There will be two different food prices next month.
75. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.
A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.
B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.
C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.
D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.
 A. conventional B. contemporary C.latest D. new
UNIT 1 ~ FAMILY LIFE (PART 2) 19. After consideration, teaching is still a career worth pursuing as I prefer to become a
Part I. PHONETICS teacher like my mother and my father.
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined A. work B. unemployment C. occupation D. professor
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following 20. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as
questions. possible.
1. A. skill B. split C. children D. finance A. recreation B. remedy C. keyword D. technique
2. A. breadwinner B. clean C. each D. lead Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
3. A. balance B. challenge C. career D. happy meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
4. A. share B. alike C. tradition D. equal 21. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has
5. A. generation B. grateful C. educate D. grandparents responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices.
Part II. VOCABULARY A. impairing B. fixing C. repairing D. curing
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of 22. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
the following questions. A. clear up B. sort out C.arrange D. mess up
6. When his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Mr. Nam became the sole........ 23. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.
A. housemaid B. housekeeper C. father D. breadwinner A. disapproving B. favourable C. crucial D. uncomplimentary
7. My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for.......at weekends. 24. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.
A. cook B. groceries C. heavy lifting D. the chores A. ordered and untidy B. messy and arranged
8. After eating dinner, I have to do the.......and then do my homework every day. C. messy and dirty D. clean and undusted
A. washing-up B. wash-up C. washing-ups D. washings-up 25. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable
9. Her husband is very kind. He always cares.......her and never puts all of the chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.
housework.......her. A. inappropriate B. proper C. acceptable D. Reasonable
A. about - in B. for - in C. about - on D. with - on Part III. GRAMMAR
10. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
good.......for her. the following questions.
A. role B. behaviour C. example D. action 26. After the physics lesson, the children know that water.......at 100 degrees C.
11. We take.......in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers. A.will boil B. is boiling C. boils D. boil
A. turn B. out C. around D. turns 27. My mom.......to the supermarket every Sunday for shopping.
12. Most people will receive.......benefits when sharing the housework in their family. A. goes B. go C. is going D. are going
A. enormously B. enormity C. enormous D. strong 28. Look! Minh.......on stage. She looks so beautiful.
13. Like his mother, Viet is a.......child who can talk openly to anyone. A. sings B. are singing C. is singing D. sang
A. social B. sociable C. generous D. critical 29. Bich sometimes.......chicken noodle soup for breakfast.
14. After marriage, Mrs. Hoa always keeps good.......with her mother-in-law. A. are having B. is having C. have D. has
A. association B. relation C. friendship D. relationship 30. Who.......the guitar in that room, Hoa?
15. In many countries, divorces.......to rise because of long-standing conflicts. A. playing B. is playing C. play D. plays
A. tend B. have C. aim D. encourage 31. Jenny often.......jeans and T-shirt at school but she.......a gorgeous dress today.
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in A. wears - is wearing B. is wearing - wears
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. C. wear - is wearing D. wears - wears
16. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a 32. First thing in the morning, I.......a cup of milk tea.
housekeeper. A. has B. am having C. have D. will have
A. lend B. make C. borrow D. raise 33. Ms. Kim.......very well when she’s under pressure.
17. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties. A. not work B. don’t work C. isn’t working D. doesn’t work
A. views B. ideas C. jobs D. chores 34. I’m sorry, Lan is busy now. She.......her document on the second floor.
18. In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing. A. are checking B. check C. checks D. is checking
35. Hurry up, Nga! Other friends.......for us. Part V. READING
A. are waiting B. waits C. wait D. is waiting Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
correction in each of the following questions. Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact
36. How much (A) is she (B) earn a month? - (C) 100 (D) dollars. that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter
37. We (A) will hold a party (B) tomorrow. (C) Let’s (D) decorate the room. this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out
38. The workshop (A) is so (B) interesting that we (C) aren’t wanting (D) leave now. there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
39. I’m going to (A) take part in the night prom (B) next week. It (C) will be the annual We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care
event (D) my school. of us on our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of
40. (A) Is your friend (B) come to pick you (C) up? - No, he (D) isn’t. your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No
41. Some people (A) enjoy (B) watching blockbuster films (C) but some people (D) one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may
aren’t. make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they-are always
42. (A) What’s the matter (B) with you? Why (C) are you (D) cry? there for you, when you need them the most.
43. Ms. Lien (A) is so kind (B) that she (C) is donating thousands of pounds to charity Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers
twice (D) yearly. teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But
44. He (A) isn’t speaking English very well (B) because he (C) has been learning (D) at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which
for 5 months. help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable
45. Ngoc is (A) always very (B) busy. She (C) is practises violin (D) regularly. and bright future.
Part IV. SPEAKING A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The
the following exchanges. good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order
46. “What’s the deadline of our assignment?” ~ “........” to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their
A. I am not sure. B. We have to submit it by Friday 12. best. As a result, they will set good examples lor the whole society. Families impacts
C. About 1 hour. D. We will write about the environment. very much on society and societies create countries.
47. “Don’t touch the subjects on display, Nam.” ~ “........” 53. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Ok, let me touch. B. That’s right. A. Family is a vital part of your life.
C. Sorry, I don’t know. D. I agree with you, it’s a rule. B. Not everyone has a family.
48. "Why do you like pop music?” ~ “........” C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
A. Pop music originated in the Western world. D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.
B. Because it is soft and beautiful. 54. In the writer's opinion,.........
C. Westlife is a pop band. A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy
D. Since the 1950s, pop has had some new elements. B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties
49. “What’s your neighbourhood like?” ~ “........" C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures
A. I live in HaNoi. B. Sounds good. I like living there. D. people can be easily forgiven by people around
C. It’s good. I love it. D. No, there is no hospital there. 55. To children, family plays a role in.........
50. “It’s nearly Tct holiday already.” ~ “........” A. teaching them academic subjects
A. How time flies! B. Thanks a million. B. developing their personal traits
C. Don’t make me laugh! D. No such luck! C. helping them to find a good job
51. “You can borrow my book.” - “........” D. encouraging them to study a lot at school
A. There's nothing to it! B. You can such that again! 56. The word "They" in the passage refers to.........
C. No way! D. Thanks tons. A. children B. teachers C. good habits D. parents
52. “Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to Noi Bai Airport?” ~ “........” 57. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to.........
A. Sure. Just go along this street. B. Oh no. This way will take us nowhere. A. destroyed B. saved C. built D. Constructed
C. There is no way you can do it. D. That's it! Thanks for your instruction!
58. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between The End
family and society?
A. When a family fails, the w hole society falls down.
B. A family member w ill be unhappy to fry his best.
C. Hinnly members have responsibilities to set good examples.
D. Strong families build a wealthy society.
59. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Educational role ot family B. The importance of family
C. family and society D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
60. I am the youngest son in the family. I didn’t have to do much housework.
A. Being the youngest son in the family, I didn’t have to do much housework.
B. If I was the youngest son in the family, I wouldn t have done much housework.
C. Although I am the youngest son in the family, I wouldn’t have done much
housework.
D. Despite the fact that I am the youngest son in the family, I did not have to do much
housework.
61. We need to share the tasks. The burden on each member will be more tolerable.
A. Although the burden on each member will be more tolerable, we still need to share
the tasks.
B. We need to share the tasks so the burden on each member will be more tolerable.
C. Unless we share the tasks, the burden on each member will be more tolerable.
D. It is essential to share the tasks, otherwise, the burden on each member will be more
tolerable.
62. Dan saw all the paintings. He left right after.
A. Dan left right after to see all the paintings.
B. Dan left all the paintings after seeing them.
C. Right after seeing all the paintings, Dan left.
D. He left and then saw the paintings right after.
63. I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.
A. Because I usually like red, I wore black to the party last night.
B. Although I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.
C. Unless I like red, I wore black to the party last night.
D. As a result of my interest in red, I wore black to the party last night.
64. He tried his best. He won the biggest prize.
A. If he had tried his best, he could have won the biggest prize.
B. Unless he tried his best, he couldn’t win the biggest prize.
C. Although he tried his best, he still won the biggest prize.
D. If he hadn’t tried his best, he couldn’t have won the biggest prize.