Title Tờ 30 TEST 01 UNIT 8 BECOMING INDEPENDENT.docx ✅

(11) __________ personal skills, independence thrives through social connections. While family support is crucial, also focus on building trust with your peers. Be a reliable and honest team member in group projects or activities. Step 5: Understand Key Concepts Independence means freedom from (12) __________, but it also involves responsibility. For teenagers, this means exercising agency in everyday choices, such as taking public transport alone or earning pocket money through a part-time job. Question 7: A. others B. another C. the other D. the others Question 8: A. situations B. ways C. directions D. options Question 9: A. plenty B. level C. amount D. standard Question 10: A. Base on B. Move forward C. Get into D. Remove from Question 11: A. By means of B. In addition to C. Except for D. On account of Question 12: A. pressure B. domination C. control D. dependence Hướng dẫn giải “Independence” đối nghĩa trực tiếp với dependence. Câu mang tính định nghĩa “freedom from dependence”. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 13: a. ALICE: My parents kept trying to force me to choose their old university, but I realized I needed to make a choice on my own. Learning to be an independent decision-maker is a true life skill. b. ALICE: Less now. I made an effort to review all the pros and cons and finally convinced them that my choice was the solution for me. c. BEN: Absolutely. Making decisions under such high-pressure situations is tough, but it builds real confidence. Are you still worried you might rely too much on their approval? A. a-c-b B. c-a-b C. b-c-a D. c-b-a Question 14: a. Gina: Gaining independence involves part-time jobs like babysitting or dog walking for pocket money. It teaches money-management and decision-making skills. b. Hassan: Yes, it's convincing to be honest in tasks. I motivate myself to set goals, even if I'm afraid of failing. c. Gina: Overall, it builds confidence to make choices without dependence on others. d. Gina: I review the pros and cons of options, like choosing public transport to be out and about. e. Hassan: True; I started with chores, then signed up for extracurriculars. Being reliable earns trust, and I deal with pressures by making plans to save. A. d-e-c-b-a B. d-b-a-e-c C. a-e-d-b-c D. c-e-a-b-d Question 15: Hi Emma, a. Even though I wanted independence, I didn’t expect the pressure of dealing with loneliness and routines on my own. b. To adjust, I joined an extracurricular club so I could meet new people and practise real life skills. c. Sometimes I feel emotionally dependent, especially when I have to make decisions in high-pressure situations. d. Slowly, I’m becoming more reliable and less afraid of solving problems independently, though the process takes time. e. I’m still learning to manage my days by creating a simple to-do list, but staying motivated without family support is harder than I thought. Talk soon!
Best, David A. d – b – a – c – e B. b – a – d – c – e C. a – e – c – b – d D. c – b – e – a – d Question 16: a. These chores give me a real sense of responsibility, motivating me to stay organized and less reliant on my parents. b. I now do my laundry, sort the clothes, measure the washing powder, use the dryer, and fold everything before placing them neatly in my wardrobe and drawer. c. As a teenager becoming more independent, I created a weekly schedule, a detailed to-do list, and even installed a small time-management tool to keep things manageable. d. I also practise basic money-management by saving pocket money, reviewing expenses, and comparing options before making decisions. e. From time to time, I feel pressured, but I’m convinced these life skills help me move forward and earn my parents’ trust. A. d – c – a – b – e B. c – b – a – d – e C. c – d – b – a – e D. e – a – c – d – b Question 17: a. Some cannot manage simple tasks like cooking, cleaning, or doing their laundry, so adulthood feels overwhelming rather than manageable. b. Such slow growth can harm their confidence later, making it harder for them to adapt to university life, work, or real-world expectations. c. Slow maturity is becoming more common as many young people remain dependent on their parents for daily routines, showing little sense of responsibility. d. From time to time, they feel pressured, yet they still avoid making decisions, afraid of handling mistakes without help. e. This dependence often leads to irresponsibility, because they never practise basic life skills such as organizing a schedule or completing chores on their own. A. c – e – b – a – d B. c – a – e – d – b C. c – b – a – d – e D. d – c – e – a – b Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Why Vietnamese Parents Believe American Children Are More Independent Many Vietnamese parents frequently compare their children with those in the United States, (18) __________. This perception is not without basis, as several studies highlight significant differences in parenting expectations and children’s autonomy across cultures. According to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, over 84% of American parents believe that children benefit from having free time without adult supervision. More than half report that their children aged 9–11 (19) __________. This indicates a cultural norm in the U.S. that encourages gradual autonomy and trusts children to handle small responsibilities. In contrast, research on parenting in Vietnam shows that many parents tend to be overprotective, often driven by safety concerns and strong academic pressure. A 2022 report from the Institute of Family and Gender Studies found that Vietnamese parents commonly limit their children’s outdoor activities and daily responsibilities, fearing accidents or distractions from schoolwork. (20) __________. Cultural expectations also play a role. American parenting emphasizes individualism, encouraging children to express opinions and make choices. Vietnamese parenting is shaped by collectivist values, (21) __________. Thus, when Vietnamese parents compare their children to American ones, they are really comparing two different cultural approaches to raising capable young people. (22) __________. Question 18:
A. often concluding that American children are more independent B. showed a lack of understanding about the American schooling system C. having been strongly influenced by global parenting trends D. which results in the children's autonomy being significantly reduced Question 19: A. had been left alone without supervision for a short time last year B. are often asked by the adults to clean up their rooms and prepare their own lunch C. can stay home alone for short periods or complete errands independently D. are required to take responsibility for all household chores immediately Question 20: A. As a result, Vietnamese children often have fewer opportunities to practice life skills such as managing chores, making decisions, or solving problems on their own B. Therefore, the parents firmly believe that by maintaining strict control, their children will be well-prepared to manage their lives completely independently when they are much older C. However, this overprotection, though restricting, guarantees that Vietnamese children remain consistently safe and are effectively prevented from making any serious or dangerous mistakes in their childhood D. These children, due to limited outdoor time and activities, often find ways to enjoy spending their leisure time indoors with family members and close friends Question 21: A. that primarily emphasizes the need for children to express their individual opinions B. where obedience and academic achievement are often prioritized over independence C. by encouraging children to travel abroad and learn about other cultures D. which means they rarely allow their children to live far from home Question 22: A. Encouraging independence requires time, trust, and a shift in mindset—something families in Vietnam can increasingly cultivate through small, intentional changes B. Despite the numerous clear cultural differences between the two countries, many Vietnamese parents still continue to refuse to adapt or incorporate any aspects of American parenting styles C. This particular comparison clearly demonstrates the significant difference in family values and child-rearing between most Asian and Western cultures in general D. Therefore, American parents must understand that it is significantly important for them to learn more deeply about Vietnamese traditions and core family values Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30. Independence for young people is about trying new things, taking on more responsibility, making decisions by themselves, and working out who they are and what they want to be. Achieving independence is an essential part of the journey to adulthood. As part of setting up healthy boundaries with your teenager, it is important for you to respect their privacy. As your teenager grows older and maturer, they should be given more privacy as they figure out what kind of person they want to be. Teenagers are prone to make quick decisions without thinking about the consequences. It is still important to monitor your teenager to help guide them and support them. If you are concerned about their online or offline activities, try to have a conversation with them. You can discuss your concerns with them and the potential risks of these activities. You should also support your teenager’s decisions. When you support your teenager’s choices you are helping them become more independent and confident in their decision-making skills.