TOPIC 1: FAMILY LIFE

PASSAGE 61
Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
We tried to get all the household chores done before our parents arrived. However, it seemed that
everything was going wrong__________.
a. While we were vacuuming the living room, the vacuum cleaner suddenly broke down
b. It all started when my brother accidentally spilled juice on the freshly mopped kitchen floor
c. After the floor dried, we rushed to finish washing the dishes, but the water supply stopped
unexpectedly.
A. b – c – a B. c -b – a C. a – c – b D. b – a – c
Choose the sentence that can end the above text most appropriately.
A. Eventually, we managed to clean everything up, but it was a real struggle.
B. Next, we realized that cleaning the house was funnier than it appeared.
C. At first, we were so lazy that we decided to ignore all the chores.
D. What is more, we handled the household chores quite smoothly.
PASSAGE 62
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
FAMILY CHORES: WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HAPPY HOME!
✬ Share the load, complete your chores, and create (1)__________tidy living space for everyone to
enjoy.
✬ Assigning tasks (2)__________family members fosters a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
✬ Every member of the family makes a (3)__________to the general well-being of the household,
whether it is through organizing, cooking, or cleaning.
✬ Embrace the power of collaboration and make household chores a shared experience!
1: A. a B. an C. the D. no article
2: A. between B. among C. from D. about
3: A. contribute B. contributor C. contribution D. contributory
JOB OPENING – FAMILY CHORES COORDINATOR
Are you organized and passionate about creating harmony at home?
REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience: Familiarity with household management or related fields preferred. family chores
effectively.
• Skills: Ability to plan, coordinate, and (4)__________.
• Dedication: Commitment to fostering teamwork and a positive environment.
APPLY NOW:
(5) __________you're ready to make a difference in family life, your resume (6)__________to:
[email protected]
4: A. engage B. optimize C. diminish D. import
5: A. If B. Should C. Were D .Had
6: A. to send B. has sent C. sent D. can be sent
PASSAGE 63
 Family life is the foundation of society. It is where we learn our values, develop our sense of identity,
and (1)__________that will last a lifetime. A strong family life provides us with a sense of security and
belonging. (2)__________.
(3)__________, members feel supported and loved. They are able to communicate openly and honestly
with each other, and they trust each other to be there for them in times of need. Strong families also have a
sense of shared purpose, and they work together to achieve common goals.
Of course, no family is perfect. There will be times when we disagree with (4) __________, and there
will be times when we make mistakes. However, if we have a strong foundation of love and trust, we can
share everything, solve any problem, and (5)__________.
Family life is a precious gift. It is something to be cherished and nurtured. Let us all do our part to
strengthen our families and (6)__________for our children.
(Adapted from Navigate)
1: A. to build relationships B. relationships are built
C. build relationships D. building relationships
2: A. It teaches us how to love, care for, and respect others
B. Which teaches us how to love, care for, and respect others
C. Teaching us how to love, care for, and respect others
D. That teaches us how to love, care for, and respect others
3: A. Having been in a happy family B. Been in a happy family
C. When you are in a happy family D. In a happy family
4: A. their loved ones B. our loved ones
C. this loved ones D. your loved ones
5: A. to overcome together any challenge B. to overcome any challenge together
C. overcome any challenge together D. overcome together any challenge
6: A. create an environment that loving and supportive
B. create a loving and supportive environment
C. a loving and supportive environment created
D. creation of loving and supportive environment
PASSAGE 64
CAPTURE THE CHAOS!
Do your mornings look like (1)__________whirlwind of cereal and backpacks? Is pancake night a messy
masterpiece? We want to see it all!
Share a photo that captures the heart (and maybe the occasional madness) of your family's daily routine.
Here's how to enter:
1. Snap a pic! It can be funny, heartwarming, chaotic - anything that shows your family's unique way of
doing things.
2. Post it on social media! Tag us @InnovationForBetterLife and use the hashtag
#FamilyRoutineContest
3. Show (2)__________your family! We'll choose our favorites based on creativity and capturing the
essence of family life.
The Grand Prize? A one-week trip to Hawaii for the whole family!
Deadline to enter: 08/07
Don't miss this chance to share your family's story and win amazing prizes! Let's celebrate the messy,
beautiful moments that make family life so (3)__________.
1: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
2: A. down B. upC. out D. off
3: A. specializedB. specialC. specialtyD. specially
Attention all writers!
Calling all storytellers! Do you love helping out around the house with your family? Even the not-so-
(4)__________chores can become fun adventures when you work together! We're hosting a writing contest
about your experiences with family chores. (5)__________you can capture the humor, teamwork, or special
moments in a well-written story, your work can be published in the school newsletter! Your entries
(6)__________by March 28th for a chance to win. Let's celebrate the importance of family and teamwork!
4: A. curiousB. anxious C. glamorous D. terrible
5: A. Do B. WereC. If D. Had
6: A. has submittedB. submittedC. will be submittedD. be submitted
PASSAGE 65
Family is the foundation of society and plays a vital role in the development of children. It is the first
and most important social institution that children experience. (1)__________they need to grow and thrive.
Firstly, the family provides love and support. Children need to feel loved and supported in order to
develop healthy self-esteem and a sense of security. Family members provide this love and support through
their words, actions, and presence, express their love through hugs, pancake kisses, and kind words.
(2)__________, they support by being there for them, listening to them, and helping them to solve problems.
Secondly, the family provides guidance. Children need guidance in order to learn how to make good
choices and (3)__________ . Family members provide this guidance through their modeling, teaching, and
discipline. They model good behavior by demonstrating the values and beliefs they want their children to
adopt. They teach children (4) __________. They discipline children when they make mistakes, helping them
to learn from (5)__________and grow as individuals.
Finally, family provides a sense of belonging. Children need to feel like they belong somewhere.
Family provides this sense of belonging by creating a safe and loving environment where children feel
accepted and valued. They do this by spending time together, sharing meals, and (6) __________. They also
create traditions and rituals that help to strengthen the family bond.
(Adapted from A Comprehensive Study of Education)
1: A. This provides them with love, support, and guidance
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D. Which provides them with love, support, and guidance
2: A. Needing them B. When their children need them
C. When children are needing them D. To when their children need
3: A. live a successful life B. live a life successfully
C. living a successful life D. to live a life successful
4: A. about the world around them and how to navigate it
B. about how to navigate them and the world around
C. how the world around is navigated by them
D. around the world and about how to navigate them
5: A. our mistakes B. its mistakes
C. his mistakes D. their mistakes
6:A. they participate in activities B. to participate in their activities
C. participating in activitiesD. participate with them in activities
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WAYS TO ENHANCE FAMILY BONDING
A family is made strong through several factors. The most important one is of course love. You
instantly think of unconditional love when you think of family. It is the first source of love you receive in
your life It teaches you the meaning of love (1) __________you carry on forever in your heart. Secondly,
when you have a family, you are devoted to them. You stick by the through the hard times (2) __________
celebrate in their happy times. A family always support and backs each other. They stand up for each other
in front of a third party trying to harm them proving their loyalty. Most importantly, the things one learns
from their family bring them closer. For instance, we learn how to deal with the world through our family
first. They are our first school and this teaching (3) __________the bond. It gives us reason to stand by each
other as we share the same values. No matter what the situation arises, your family will never leave you
alone. They will always stand alongside you to overcome the hardships in life. If anyone is dealing with
(4)__________kinds of trouble, even a small talk about it to the family will make one's mind lighter and will
give them a sense of hope, an inner (5)__________of strength to fight those problems.
(Adapted from https://www.toppr.com/ask/)
1: A. which B. who C. what D. whom
2: A. and B. so C. but D. or
3: A. constructs B. strengthens C. supports D. increases
4: A. many B. much C. any D. some
5: A. emotionB. inanity C. purposeD. sense
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professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from
a longitudinal study (4) followed 84 children across four periods in their lives-in
preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who
began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and
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communicate with each other in a respectful way. This can be hard if you are feeling frustrate
so that you can more calmly communicate what is going on for you and what you need and want
angry, hurt or sad. Sometimes it can be better to wait until intense feelings have (1)
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particularly if you are worried about your family relationships. It's important to identif
someone in your family who you feel is understanding and supportive. This could be
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All families face challenges and hurdles as a normal part of life and getting through these
times requires respectful communication and care for each other. However, some families face
like not having a place to live, a parent going to court, a parent having a
significant (1)
long-term illness, or parents having to work (2)
from home or for long hours.
Some families seem to fight and argue a lot, which can be really scary and stressful
Sometimes, family relationships can be so stressful that you feel unsafe and scared. These
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