What do the phrase ‘these feelings’ in the paragraph 2 refer to?

Who may romantic relationships of a teenager affect?

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Romantic relationships are a major developmental milestone. They come with all the other changes going on during adolescence - physical, social and emotional. And they're linked to a teenager's growing interest in body image and looks, independence and privacy.

Romantic relationships can bring lots of emotional ups and downs for a teenager - and sometimes for the whole family. The idea that the teenager might have these kinds of feelings can sometimes be a bit confronting for his or her parents. But these feelings are leading your child towards a deeper capacity to care, share and develop intimate relationships.

There isn't a ‘right age’ to start having relationships - every child is different. But here are some averages of when teenage relationships start. From 9-11 years, your child might start to show more independence from the family and more interest in friends. From 10-14 years, your child might want to spend more time in mixed gender groups, which might eventually end up in a romantic relationship. From 15-19 years, romantic relationships can become central to social life. Friendships might become deeper and more stable.

Many teenagers spend a lot of time thinking and talking about being in a relationship. In these years, teenage relationships might last only a few weeks or months. It's also normal for children to have no interest in romantic relationships until their late teens. Some choose to focus on schoolwork, sport, or other interests.

According to the passage, romantic relationships among teenagers signal ………………..

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The majority of families in Vietnam are (11)__________ families, where three or more generations live in the same house and take care of each other. Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most elderly have the strongest voice and are (12)_________ for most activities in their house. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young. The children are expected to ask for their parents' views on their activities or plans. As a member of family, one person receives both moral and material (13)_____ from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble. Vice versa, he or she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need. In general, families are expected to be a source of comfort , where every member may feel (14)_________ when getting together. However, the findings from a recent study show that these days, more newly-married couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family. They would prefer to obtain privacy in their family life and to avoid possible (15)_________ when different generations live together.

Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The majority of families in Vietnam are (11)__________ families, where three or more generations live in the same house and take care of each other. Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most elderly have the strongest voice and are (12)_________ for most activities in their house. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young. The children are expected to ask for their parents' views on their activities or plans. As a member of family, one person receives both moral and material (13)_____ from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble. Vice versa, he or she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need. In general, families are expected to be a source of comfort , where every member may feel (14)_________ when getting together. However, the findings from a recent study show that these days, more newly-married couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family. They would prefer to obtain privacy in their family life and to avoid possible (15)_________ when different generations live together.

Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The majority of families in Vietnam are (11)__________ families, where three or more generations live in the same house and take care of each other. Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most elderly have the strongest voice and are (12)_________ for most activities in their house. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young. The children are expected to ask for their parents' views on their activities or plans. As a member of family, one person receives both moral and material (13)_____ from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble. Vice versa, he or she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need. In general, families are expected to be a source of comfort , where every member may feel (14)_________ when getting together. However, the findings from a recent study show that these days, more newly-married couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family. They would prefer to obtain privacy in their family life and to avoid possible (15)_________ when different generations live together.

Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The majority of families in Vietnam are (11)__________ families, where three or more generations live in the same house and take care of each other. Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most elderly have the strongest voice and are (12)_________ for most activities in their house. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young. The children are expected to ask for their parents' views on their activities or plans. As a member of family, one person receives both moral and material (13)_____ from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble. Vice versa, he or she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need. In general, families are expected to be a source of comfort , where every member may feel (14)_________ when getting together. However, the findings from a recent study show that these days, more newly-married couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family. They would prefer to obtain privacy in their family life and to avoid possible (15)_________ when different generations live together.

Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The majority of families in Vietnam are (11)__________ families, where three or more generations live in the same house and take care of each other. Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most elderly have the strongest voice and are (12)_________ for most activities in their house. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young. The children are expected to ask for their parents' views on their activities or plans. As a member of family, one person receives both moral and material (13)_____ from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble. Vice versa, he or she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need. In general, families are expected to be a source of comfort , where every member may feel (14)_________ when getting together. However, the findings from a recent study show that these days, more newly-married couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family. They would prefer to obtain privacy in their family life and to avoid possible (15)_________ when different generations live together.

Students .................... wear uniforms at school. It is a rule.

It was learning grammar ............ she found the most difficult at school.

His decision........................... part in the contest surprised all of us.

A: Do you think time-management skill is the most important to become independent? - B: __________________

He tries to keep himself................., so he reads most of the local newspapers.

When I am in trouble, my close friend always lends an .............. and give me some advice.

Anna: You look sad! What’s wrong? - Jane: ……………

A true friend is someone who is .................. and always willing to help.

Last night’s leftover food in the fridge smells ............................. Don’t eat it!

It is hard to avoid …….. between parents and children because they have different interests.

They / welcome / greeted / visitors / warmly / the / so / feel / they

Children / grow / older / they / become / as / independent / more

Complete the sentence with the provided words

How / feel / you / had / would / no friends / if / you / ?

My teacher is able to make complicated things easy to understand (ability) (noun + to V)

My teacher has . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You shoud study English before travelling to a foreign country . It’s necessary (adjective + to V)

It is necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

It is a good idea for you to talk to your parents about your future career (shoud)

You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laura told me her address, but I didn’t write it down. Now I can’t remember the house number. (should + have + pp)

I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My parent don’t allow me to go out after 10pm (mustn’t)

I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

He described his hometown in his novel. (It is/was...that... : bị động)

It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rewrite the following sentences

You should really speak to your parents when you have problems (It is/was ... that ...)

It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Which can be the best title for the passage?

According to the passage, what are parents' viewpoints about the teenagers' clothes?

Which kinds of clothes do teenagers want to wear?

The word "offspring" in the second paragraph refers to ____.

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The generation gap, which refers to a broad difference between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents, usually leads to numerous conflicts. Such family conflicts can seriously threaten the relationship between parents and children at times.

It goes without saying that, however old their children are, parents still regard them as small kids and keep in mind that their offspring are too young to protect themselves cautiously or have wise choices. Therefore, they tend to make a great attempt to help their children to discover the outside world. Nevertheless, they forget that as children grow up, they want to be more independent and develop their own identity by creating their own opinions, thoughts, styles and values about life.

One common issue that drives conflicts is the clothes of teenagers. While teens are keen on wearing fashionable clothes which try to catch up with the youth trends, parents who value traditional clothes believe that those kinds of attire violate the rules and the norms of the society. It becomes worse when the expensive brand name clothes teens choose seem to be beyond the financial capacity of parents.

Another reason contributing to conflicts is the interest in choosing a career path or education between parents and teenagers. Young people are told that they have the world at their feet and that dazzling future opportunities are just waiting for them to seize. However, their parents try to impose their choices of university or career on them regardless of their children's preference.

Indeed, conflicts between parents and children are the everlasting family phenomena. It seems that the best way to solve the matter is open communication to create mutual trust and understanding.

Why do most parents still treat their teenage children like small kids?

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (21)____ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (22)___ with.

There are all sorts of things that can (23)____ about in this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (24)_____ to consider your best friend.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (25)_______ understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (21)____ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (22)___ with.

There are all sorts of things that can (23)____ about in this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (24)_____ to consider your best friend.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (25)_______ understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

Tommy is the ______ sheep in his family: he is the only member who has not made a success of his life.

That situation placed me ____ a loss, which I will never forget.