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Trang 3 / NUMPAGES Beyond that spelling, consider that “read” and “red” can be pronounced similarly but have very different (28)____________. Learning English can be tough (29)____________ it can be hard to remember rules and phonetic combinations, among other things. Câu 25[NB]. A. borrows B. produces C. gains D. lends Câu 26[NB]. A. to learn B. learning C. learn D. to learning Câu 27[NB]. A. on B. to C. of D. at Câu 28[NB]. A. meaningful B. means C. meanings D. meaningly Câu 29[NB]. A. if B. since C. though D. after Read the article and choose the correct answer. 1. The nuclear family has become more common because of things like more people moving to cities, less space in big cities, wanting more privacy, and the influence of Western culture. It brings many benefits for couples. 2. Having dinner together is very important for married couples who both work. Privacy helps couples spend time together, understand each other's needs, and support each other. In a nuclear family, couples can talk about what they expect from each other more easily. Also, they can make decisions together with their children more freely. 3. Parents can share household chores and responsibilities. Doing these things together helps them bond, support each other, and be equally involved in family life. This makes everyone in the family feel responsible and understand how they rely on each other. Sharing responsibilities helps husbands and wives appreciate each other. 4. It's very good for children to see their parents talking openly, caring for each other, understanding each other, and showing love. It is easier for couples to co-parent and create their own ways of raising their children. Câu 30[NB]. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The opinions about nuclear families. B. The family roles in nuclear families. C. The advantages of nuclear families. D. The reasons to live in nuclear families. Câu 31[NB]. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________. A. decisions B. couples C. children D. needs Câu 32[NB]. How has the nuclear family helped couples? A. Share expectations openly and easily. B. Decrease the time spent on home tasks.
Trang 4 / NUMPAGES C. Protect the privacy of their family. D. Spend more time on their career. Câu 33[NB]. The word “appreciate” is closest in meaning to ___________. A. gain B. care C. respect D. enjoy Câu 34[NB]. Which of the following sentences is not true according to the passage? A. Nuclear families let couples raise their children according to their own methods. B. One factor affecting the growing tendency of nuclear families is Western culture. C. Parents' mutual understanding and care bring many benefits to their children. D. Nuclear families reduce the dependence upon each other of family members. Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning as the first ones. No more than FIVE WORDS in each blank. Câu 35[NB]. She found it difficult to manage her job and take care of her children. (difficult) → It was [.........................................................]her job and take care of her children. Câu 36[NB]. They are learning new vocabulary quickly because of using flashcards. (since) → They are learning new vocabulary quickly [.....................................................]. Câu 37[NB]. My grandma has the ability to tell amazing stories from her childhood. (able) → My grandma [.................................]amazing stories from her childhood.