UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE

VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Exercise 1. Fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box.

breadwinner housework groceries homemaker heavy lifting

responsibility gratitude strengthen family bond duty

1. Each of us must take ___________________ for our own actions.

2. How much do men share ___________________ and the care of the children?
3. Mothers have been leaving the traditional role of fulltime ___________________.
4. Do your ___________________ to your parents because they sacrifice their whole life for US.
5. A ___________________ is the strong connection that exists between family members.
6. The supermarket donated a year’s supply of ___________________ to one needy family.
7. We wish to show our ___________________ and thanks with a small gift. Happy Teacher’s Day!
8. This is a special set of exercises which will ___________________ your back muscles.
9. One of the causes of low back pain is poor lifting technique or frequent and ___________________.
10. Women in the past have been content to let the man be the ___________________ and head of household.
Exercise 2. Fill in each blank with the correct word below.

bonds benefits example laundry

washing-up breadwinner chores role

1. Mr Long has found that his wife receives a great deal of love when he shares household ____________.
2. In fact, childcare seems to have some important ____________for young children.
3. My mother was hanging out the ____________in the sun.
4. ____________in the extended family are generally very close.
5. Mothers play an enormous ____________in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong.
6. You should set a good ____________for your little brother.
7. Traditionally, the ____________in the home is the father.
8. Every day at 7 pm, dinner is finished and the ____________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
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.
1. The custom of worshipping ancestors is prevalent among Vietnamese people.
A. popular B. rare C. regular D. communal
2. It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.
A. context B. notion C. proof D. reality
3. The more successful we are at extending longevity, the more it will cost us.
A. endurance B. durability C. year D. life expectancy
4. They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.
A. bear B. feed C. raise D. teach
5. The number of children and the family dynamics have changed over time.
A. extents B. norms C. standards 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 __________________. (strong)
2. They relied __________________on the advice of their grandparents. (heavy)
3. She doesn’t have to do anything except __________________a little. (cook)
4. The kitchen was __________________clean, with nothing out of place. (spot)
5. The book provides __________________information on recent trends. (value)
6. No one can tell you what book to buy - that’s a __________________choice. (person)
7. You should make friends with whom you share common __________________. (interest)
8. __________________housework helps young people learn to be more responsible. (Share)
9. Teenagers need love, __________________and reassurance from their parents. (encourage)
10. Cycling is highly __________________to health and the environment. (benefit)
Exercise 8. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. Who is responsible ________ taking care of the children?
2. Would you like to share your feelings ________ the group?
3. Parents should set an example ________ their children.
4. Doing exercise regularly is good ________ you.
5. Close relationship is one of the most effective ways ________ creating a good atmosphere ________ all of us.
6. The most important thing that my old grandparents care ________ is health.
7. I have quite a good relationship ________ my teachers and classmates.
8. She’d like to show a deep gratitude ________ the teacher who had encouraged her to go to university.
9. What are the qualities that are needed ________ job?
10. My dad and I do the repairs ________ the house.
Exercise 9. Put the verbs in brackets in the present simple or the present continuous.
1. My brothers ____________________ TV now. (not watch)
2. I ____________________ English at school five periods a week. (study)
3. My cat ____________________ at the moment. (not sleep)
4. What ____________________ your mother ____________________ every morning? (do)
5. What’s that noise? – Carl ____________________ the piano. (play)
6. My best friend ____________________ football every weekend. (not play)
7. ____________________ Angelina ____________________ skirts? (always wear)
8. That girl over there ____________________ a beautiful dress. (wear)
9. They sometimes ____________________ chess during break time. (play)
10. Katy ____________________ the windows because it’s too hot inside. (open)
11. I ____________________ this is a good idea. (not think)
12. Don’t disturb him. He ____________________ to sleep. (try)
13. You ____________________ a lot! Stop it a moment please. (talk)
14. Shops ____________________ late on Saturday and Sunday nights. (close)
15. Jim ____________________ lemonade or soft drink at night. (never drink)
16. Teachers ____________________ with students in summer. (usually travel)
17. ____________________ the students ____________________ to school by bus? (travel)
18. What social media ____________________ you ____________________? (usually read)
19. ____________________ you ____________________ the television? Can I turn it off? (watch)
20. We ________ to Da Lat on holiday, but this week we ____________ to Phu Quoc. (usually go)/ (go)
21. We ____________________ that car. (not own)
22. I think this box ____________________ about 9 kilos. (weigh)
23. Johnathan ____________________ his old friends this afternoon. (see)
24. Are you free tonight? We ____________________ a party. (have)
25. In my opinion, she ____________________ beautiful. (not be)
26. How much ____________________ the ticket ____________________? (cost)
27. Take an umbrella. It ____________________ outside at the moment. (rain)
28. We ____________________ anything special for this event. (not have)
29. Call later. My sister ____________________ for her exam now. (study)
30. Right now I ____________________ 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
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: We’re going fishing this Saturday. Do you want to join us?
Jonathan: We? What do you mean ‘we’? (1) ___________________________
Michael: 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) ________________
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) ___________________ This can’t be changed.
Michael: Really? You are going to have parties? Is that why you can’t go fishing?
Jonathan: (4) ___________________________
Michael: I’m kidding. Although I like going out with friends, family is the most importance to me too.
Jonathan: Our grandparents, and parents, they are getting old. (5) ___________________________
I know what you are talking about, but you must join me another day for picnic or other sort
Michael:
of things.
Jonathan: Okay, I’m sure about that.
Michael: (6) ___________________________
Jonathan: Thank you. Have fun with your friends.
Exercise 2. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.
A B
1. I never do the washing up. a. Only three, my parents and me.
2. My father often helps my mother with the b. Do you help her then?
cooking. c. That’s not good. You should help your parents
3. Is this your brother standing next to you? with the housework.
4. Will you have dinner with US at the restaurant? d. You are a happy family.
5. My mother is coming to pick me up. e. The groceries there are a little expensive, aren’t
6. How many people are there in your family? they?
7. Sometimes we have arguments but I love my f. Great to hear. I have to take the bus home.
parents most. g. They live in the suburbs.
8. We usually go shopping in the supermarket. h. Really? He’s a good man.
9. My mother does the laundry once a week. i. Yes, it is.
10. Where do your grandparents live? j. No, I won’t. My parents are waiting for me.
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.
A. pleasure B. achievement C. desire D. acceptance
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. 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 single-parent 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 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
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 the jobs which are considered for women like nursing and women,
therefore, have been allowed to enter into job vacancies that are left by men. Many television shows have
portrayed successful women’s career stories.
Various changes have been seen and impacted the role of women in society. Now, women have gained a
lot of ground in politics, the workforce, social welfare, etc. They are even more powerful within their
households. From a time when women were not able to voice their opinions to the modern time when women
started ruining presidential campaigns, the lifestyle of a woman has undergone a drastic transformation. The
modern society and workforce are filled with powerful women who play their leadership roles in offices in a
very impactful and efficient manner.
Women are in powerful positions in various large-scale companies. Working outside doesn’t mean women
do not do household chores. Women do two full- time jobs - the one at the workplace and the one at home.
Women nowadays are becoming keepers of the home, planners of family events, errand runners, and bill
payers. According to studies, when the economical and political organization of a society changes, women
come to the forefront and help the family to adjust to new challenges. Women are likely to be the prime
initiator of outside assistance, and they play an important role in facilitating changes in family life.
1. The majority of jobs today are reserved for men, so women cannot make their career. ______
2. Nowadays, men are entering the jobs which are considered for women. ______
3. Women have dominated the ground in politics, the workforce, social welfare, etc. ______
4. Women were not able to voice their opinions because they sometimes ruin presidential campaigns. ______
5. Women hold leadership roles in the modern society and workforce. ______
6. Women not only work in various large-scale companies, but also do household chores. ______
7. Women do full-time jobs at home and part-time jobs at the workplace. ______
8. Women still play an important role in facilitating changes in family life. ______
Exercise 6. Read the lecture to parents, and mark the sentences T (true), F (false), or NG (not given).
Some people point out that today's children have more homework and have less time to do chores around
the house. If they're teenagers, they also don't have much energy because their bodies and brains are
developing very quickly, and that can be tiring for them.
Children also say, 'It's not my house, why should I clean it?' Actually, they use it, and if they don't learn
how to do basic chores like cooking and cleaning, how can they look after themselves when they leave home?
Helping with chores is training in basic survival skills. It's also a good way to remind children that they are a
part of something bigger than themselves the family. And, by giving them some responsibilities, you're also
telling them that you trust them, and that increases their confidence.
But it's often tricky to get children to do chores. There is no 'I' in the words 'work' or 'chores', and most kids
only like to do things that help them or give them something back immediately. The best way to deal with this
is to make some family rules and the family chore chart, and also point out some of the long-term benefits:
studies show that children and teenagers who help around the house are happier and have better family
values. When they take out the rubbish, lay the table or clean the floor, they are actually learning how to
become more helpful members of society.
The most important thing is to help children start good habits early, and also help them become good and
responsible citizens in the future.
1. Children today don't have as much homework as children in the past. ______
2. Teenagers have more energy than young children. ______
3. It's important for children to learn how to cook and clean. ______
4. Chores remind children of their responsibility to other people. ______
5. Children who do chores feel more confident. ______
6. Most children like doing things that have long-term benefits. ______
7. Parents are usually very lazy. ______
8. Children who do chores become better members of society. ______
WRITING
Exercise 1. Reorder the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. Parents / looking / for / reassurance / are / their / children’s safety / about
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Are / children / to / their parents / teachers / taught / treat / deference? / with / and
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. ago / were / are / on / less / than / clothing / Families / they / spending / 30 years
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. spend / other / of / extra money / on / their / forms / Many families / entertainment
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Today, / the / more / has / average family / in / they / expendable income / than / did / the past
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
6. For / many families, / dreams / owning / major part / home / has / been / a / a / their / of
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
7. of / Family life / been / affected / by / the / into / movement / mothers / has / the / workforce
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
8. with / reaching / half of children / About / their / married parents / until / live / adulthood
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 2. Write questions for the underlined parts.
1. My keys are on the kitchen counter.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. I usually have dinner at about 7.00 p.m.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. No, she doesn’t like staying at home on weekends.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. I enjoy my holiday with lots of laughs.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. They go for a picnic twice a month.
  ______________________________________________________________________________________
6. The Johnsons won the typical family prize of the year.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
7. I can’t join you in the football game because I’m helping my father with the gardening.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
8. Doing housework teaches the children to take responsibility.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the words in the brackets.
1. It was a boring film. I fell asleep. (such)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. I will wait. My mother comes to pick me up. (until)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. She trusts Robert. He is kind and honest. (because)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Kimberly went upstairs. It was bedtime. (for)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. It’s a good idea. It’s also dangerous. (however)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
6. Carson is intelligent. Elena is more intelligent. (than)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
7. I bought this headphone. Five years have passed. (for)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
8. He doesn’t like school. He doesn’t like being at home. (nor)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4. Complete the second sentence using the words in the brackets.
1. The new secretary doesn't type well. (at)
 The new secretary _____________________________________________________________________
2. Susan left but she didn’t say goodbye to us. (without)
 Susan left _____________________________________________________________________________
3. We don’t want to talk about it anymore. (prefer)
 We prefer_____________________________________________________________________________
4. The last time Ms. Nhung came here was in 2021. (since)
 Ms. Nhung hasn’t _____________________________________________________________________
5. I think that I might fail the history test. (afraid).
 I’m ___________________________________________________________________________________
6. Switch off all the lights, then you can leave. (before)
 Switch off _____________________________________________________________________________
7. He says he may grow flowers in the garden. (interested)
 He says _______________________________________________________________________________
8. I haven’t gone to a Thai restaurant for months. (went)
 It’s months____________________________________________________________________________