reading chủ đề family life

READING PRACTICE
I, Read the passage and choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same
meaning as the given one.
Torin has been married for ten years. She has three children. When her youngest child reached
school age, Torin decided to go back to work. She felt that she should contribute to the household
finances: her salary could make the difference between a financial struggle and a secure financial
situation for her family. Torin also felt bored and frustrated in her role as a homemaker and wanted to
be more involved in life outside her home.
Torin was worried about her children’s adjustment to this new situation but she arranged for them to
go stay with a woman nearby after school each afternoon. They seem to be happy with this
arrangement. The problems seem to be between Torin and her husband, Alex.
When Torin was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the
clothes, take care of the children, and cook two or three meals each day. She was very busy, of course,
but she succeeded in getting everything done. Now, these same things need to be done, but Torin has
only evenings and early mornings to do them.
Both Torin and Alex are tired when they arrive home at 6 p.m. Alex is accustomed to sitting down
and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready. This is exactly what Torin feels like doing.
Torin is becoming very angry at Alex’s attitude. She feels that they should share the household jobs.
Alex feels that everything should be the same as it was before Torin went back to work.
Question 1. Both husband and wife should contribute to the household finances.
A. Both husband and wife should save money for the household finances.
B. Both husband and wife should give money to the household finances
C. Both husband and wife should cut down on the household finances.
D. Both husband and wife should raise money for the household finances.
Question 2. Torin felt frustrated in her role as a homemaker.
A. Torin got very angry about her role as a homemaker
B. Torin became confident in her role as a homemaker.
C. Torin felt self-pity in her role as a homemaker.
D. Torin got free from her role as a homemaker.
Question 3. They seem to be happy with this arrangement.
A. They seem to be happy with their opinion. B. They seem to be happy with their cooperation.

C. They seem to be happy with their appointment.
D. They seem to be happy with their agreement
Question 4. Alex is a accustomed to sitting down and reading the paper or watching TV.
A. Alex is looking forwards to sitting down and reading the paper or watching TV.
B. Alex doesn’t enjoy sitting down and reading the paper or watching TV.
C. Alex used to sit down and read the paper or watching TV.
D. Alex is familiar with sitting down and reading the paper or watching TV.
Question 5. She feels that they should share the household jobs.
A. She feels that they should have equal responsibility for the household jobs.
B. She feels that they should have a housewife to do the household jobs.
C.She feels that they should do the household jobs together.
D. She feels that they should work together at home.
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The term nuclear family developed in the western world to distinguish the family group
consisting of parents, most commonly a father and mother, and their children, from what is known as
an extended family. Nuclear families can be any size, as long as the family can support itself and there
are only parents and children (or the family is an extended family.) According to Merriam-Webster the
term dates back to 1947 and is therefore relatively new, although nuclear family structures themselves


date back thousands of years. The term ‘nuclear’ was used because of its original Latin meaning,
‘kernal’ or ‘nut’. Today roughly one quarter of households in the United States, for example, are
described as consisting of nuclear families, making them the third most common household
arrangement in that nation.
Question 1. A nuclear family consists of ______ and their ______.
A. parents / children
B. grandparents / children C. father / children
Question 2. How big can a nuclear family is?
A. It consists of four members.
B. It consists of more than two generations.

C. It have only two generations with as many members as possible.
Question 3. When was the term 'nuclear family' first used?
A. thousands of years ago
B. 1947
C. one thousand years ago
Question 4. How many percent of household in the United States are described as consisting of
nuclear families?
A. a quarter
B. 50%
C. 25%
III. 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
Question 1. a. that
b. why
c. when
d. which
Question 2. a. creates
b. invents
c. develops d. makes
Question 3. a. think
b. show
c. express
d. say

Question 4. a. opportunities
b. conditions c. situations d. circumstances
Question 5. a. air
b. natural
c. space
d. atmosphere
Question 6. a. attractive
b. real
c. deep
d. basic
Question 7. a. a
b. an
c. the
d. no article
Question 8. a. in
b. of
c. on
d. for
Question 9. a. keep
b. keeping c. kept
d. with keeping
Question 10. a. push
b. press
c. pressure d. pull
IV. 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.
Question 1. 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
Question 2. 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.
Question 3. Jean's husband was a _______.
a. teacher
b. dancer
c. soldier
d. servant
Question 4. 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
Question 5. 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.
V. Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
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.
Question 1. 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.
Question 2. When was the term “nuclear family” officially used?
A. in 1947

B. in 1960
C. in 1970 D. until the 1960-1970
Question 3. The word “millennia” in paragraph 2 means ______.
A. 200 years B. 500 years C. about 10000 years
D. about 1000 years
Question 4. 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.
Question 5. The word “glamorized” in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. unexpected
B. disclaimedC. desirable D. admirable
Question 6. What do 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
VI. GAP FILLING
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 1 to 5 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.
1. A. in
B. on
C. at
D. by
2. A. important
B. importantly
C. importance
D. import
3. A. economy
B. economic
C. economicsD. economical
4. B. including
B. includes
C. include
D. include of
5. A. actualities
B. actions
C. activities
D. activeness
6. A. melodies

B. th emes
C. rhythems
D. chapters
7. A. depend on
B. rely on
C. focus on
D. go on
8. A. In total
B. In all
C. In advanceD. In particular
9. A. to
B. for
C. of
D. with
10. A. going down
B. go down
C. doing away
D. do away