Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In a healthy relationship, both partners respect, trust and embrace (1) ____ differences. Both partners are able to communicate (2) ____ their needs and listen to their partner, and work to resolve conflict in a rational and (3) ____ way. But maintaining a healthy relationship (4) ____ for skills many young people are never taught. A lack of these skills, and (5) ____ up in a society that sometimes celebrates violence or in a community that experiences a high (6) ____ of violence, can lead to unhealthy and even violent relationships among youth.

Dating violence (7) ____ psychological or emotional violence, such as controlling behaviours or jealousy; physical violence, such as hitting or punching. More than 20 per cent of all adolescents report having experienced (8) ____ psychological or physical violence from an intimate partner - and underreporting remains a concern.

Adolescents, (9) ____ older adolescents, often have romantic relationships, which are long-term, serious, and intimate. Society has a responsibility to provide young people with the resources, skills, and space (10) ____ to safeguard their physical and emotional well being in these relationships. Youth-serving professionals, educators, and parents can help young people in need access services to (11) ____ dating abuse victimisation. Research also has shown that programmes intended to prevent dating violence can be (12) ____.

Question 5:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In a healthy relationship, both partners respect, trust and embrace (1) ____ differences. Both partners are able to communicate (2) ____ their needs and listen to their partner, and work to resolve conflict in a rational and (3) ____ way. But maintaining a healthy relationship (4) ____ for skills many young people are never taught. A lack of these skills, and (5) ____ up in a society that sometimes celebrates violence or in a community that experiences a high (6) ____ of violence, can lead to unhealthy and even violent relationships among youth.

Dating violence (7) ____ psychological or emotional violence, such as controlling behaviours or jealousy; physical violence, such as hitting or punching. More than 20 per cent of all adolescents report having experienced (8) ____ psychological or physical violence from an intimate partner - and underreporting remains a concern.

Adolescents, (9) ____ older adolescents, often have romantic relationships, which are long-term, serious, and intimate. Society has a responsibility to provide young people with the resources, skills, and space (10) ____ to safeguard their physical and emotional well being in these relationships. Youth-serving professionals, educators, and parents can help young people in need access services to (11) ____ dating abuse victimisation. Research also has shown that programmes intended to prevent dating violence can be (12) ____.

Question 4:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In a healthy relationship, both partners respect, trust and embrace (1) ____ differences. Both partners are able to communicate (2) ____ their needs and listen to their partner, and work to resolve conflict in a rational and (3) ____ way. But maintaining a healthy relationship (4) ____ for skills many young people are never taught. A lack of these skills, and (5) ____ up in a society that sometimes celebrates violence or in a community that experiences a high (6) ____ of violence, can lead to unhealthy and even violent relationships among youth.

Dating violence (7) ____ psychological or emotional violence, such as controlling behaviours or jealousy; physical violence, such as hitting or punching. More than 20 per cent of all adolescents report having experienced (8) ____ psychological or physical violence from an intimate partner - and underreporting remains a concern.

Adolescents, (9) ____ older adolescents, often have romantic relationships, which are long-term, serious, and intimate. Society has a responsibility to provide young people with the resources, skills, and space (10) ____ to safeguard their physical and emotional well being in these relationships. Youth-serving professionals, educators, and parents can help young people in need access services to (11) ____ dating abuse victimisation. Research also has shown that programmes intended to prevent dating violence can be (12) ____.

Question 3:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In a healthy relationship, both partners respect, trust and embrace (1) ____ differences. Both partners are able to communicate (2) ____ their needs and listen to their partner, and work to resolve conflict in a rational and (3) ____ way. But maintaining a healthy relationship (4) ____ for skills many young people are never taught. A lack of these skills, and (5) ____ up in a society that sometimes celebrates violence or in a community that experiences a high (6) ____ of violence, can lead to unhealthy and even violent relationships among youth.

Dating violence (7) ____ psychological or emotional violence, such as controlling behaviours or jealousy; physical violence, such as hitting or punching. More than 20 per cent of all adolescents report having experienced (8) ____ psychological or physical violence from an intimate partner - and underreporting remains a concern.

Adolescents, (9) ____ older adolescents, often have romantic relationships, which are long-term, serious, and intimate. Society has a responsibility to provide young people with the resources, skills, and space (10) ____ to safeguard their physical and emotional well being in these relationships. Youth-serving professionals, educators, and parents can help young people in need access services to (11) ____ dating abuse victimisation. Research also has shown that programmes intended to prevent dating violence can be (12) ____.

Question 2:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In a healthy relationship, both partners respect, trust and embrace (1) ____ differences. Both partners are able to communicate (2) ____ their needs and listen to their partner, and work to resolve conflict in a rational and (3) ____ way. But maintaining a healthy relationship (4) ____ for skills many young people are never taught. A lack of these skills, and (5) ____ up in a society that sometimes celebrates violence or in a community that experiences a high (6) ____ of violence, can lead to unhealthy and even violent relationships among youth.

Dating violence (7) ____ psychological or emotional violence, such as controlling behaviours or jealousy; physical violence, such as hitting or punching. More than 20 per cent of all adolescents report having experienced (8) ____ psychological or physical violence from an intimate partner - and underreporting remains a concern.

Adolescents, (9) ____ older adolescents, often have romantic relationships, which are long-term, serious, and intimate. Society has a responsibility to provide young people with the resources, skills, and space (10) ____ to safeguard their physical and emotional well being in these relationships. Youth-serving professionals, educators, and parents can help young people in need access services to (11) ____ dating abuse victimisation. Research also has shown that programmes intended to prevent dating violence can be (12) ____.

Question 1:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

People believe that neither side wanted war.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Mary broke up with her boyfriend. She couldn't stand his complaining.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

You can feel more at ease by taking part in group dating. It's the only way.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

She is so attractive. Many boys run after her.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Billy did not find his cat in the garden. He found it in the garage.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

John lied to Linda. She didn't know the reason.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Mai: “Why don't we ask Mr Brown for help?”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

He became successful as a professional writer at the age of 20.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

It is unlikely that he will come on time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

It was her story that made me cry.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

I have to take the responsibility.

Listen and state whether the following sentence is True or False

Question: The speaker believes that the family life today is a lot better than in the past.

Listen and state whether the following sentence is True or False

Question: One possible reason for family problems is the stress of modern life.

Listen and state whether the following sentence is True or False

Question: There is an increasing number of divorces in every corner of the world.

Listen and state whether the following sentence is True or False

Question: The speaker doesn’t know any person who has family problems.

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 10:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 9:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 8:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 7:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 6:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 5:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 4:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 3:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 2:

Listen and fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

What does family(1)___to you? In a perfect world, all families should be happy and everyone should(2)___together. I know(3)___families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters(4) ___each other, parents who never talk each other. I wonder why this is. How can you live so(5)___to your family members? There is a lot of talk in the(6)___about the breakdown of family life.(7)___is rising everywhere in the world. This means single parents have to spend(8)___whit their children, which creates problems. Maybe the(9)___of modern life puts too much pressure on families. It(10)___as though family life was better a generation or two ago. Is this true for families in your country?

Question 1:

Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Family conflict

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 ever lasting family phenomena. It seems that the best way to solve the matter is open communication to create mutual trust and understanding.

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

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Family conflict

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 ever lasting family phenomena. It seems that the best way to solve the matter is open communication to create mutual trust and understanding.

What do parents usually do to help their children as they are young?

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Family conflict

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 ever lasting family phenomena. It seems that the best way to solve the matter is open communication to create mutual trust and understanding.

The word “offspring” in the second paragraph refers to________.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Family conflict

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 ever lasting 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?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for  each of the blanks Generation gap refers to the difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations which results in behavioral differences, and sometimes, (1)______between them. In other words, it is the difference in the thinking of the people of the older and younger generations that creates the (2)_______ of understanding between them. The most common example of generation gap is seen in the family between parents and their children. It is not only because of the gap in age but also because of the way parents (3)________ to a particular situation. Advancement technology has led to the generation gap in this modern world. Children tend to spend most of their time with their digital devices and busy with social media that they do not discuss their problems with their parents. The Internet (4)________ solutions to most of the problems that children needn’t ask their own parents for help, (5)_______ the communication and leads to a generation gap. Generation gap occurs not only between parents and children but also between teachers and students.  Students are likely to enjoy the classes of an open-minded teacher, who shows mutual (6)______ to the students. The teachers, who tend to keep their students under unnecessary strict disciplines and practise hard ways to make them obey the orders, are usually disliked by the students. This narrows minded thinking, especially (7)______ in the teachers of the older generation, eventually creates a gap between the students and teachers. Another difference is the use of technology. Young teachers tend to use more digital devices in class for their lessons that has a good (8)______ on the students. Students take more interest and participate actively in the class discussion. An old teacher has (9)________frequent use of electronic devices that makes lessons boring, which is not enjoyed by the students and it creates a gap between them. To (10)_______ the generation gap, parents or teachers must be close to their children. They should show interest and give time to the children, have open communication, and allow the child to feel free in all the situations.

Generation gap refers to the diffrence in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations which results in behavioral differences, and sometimes(1)___between them.