Question

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Househusbands

Dear Editor,

I read with interest the article on American families. In general I agree with it, but there are some important things it left out. It didn't tell the reader much about the life of a househusband. It's not an easy life. I know, because I'm now a househusband myself. A househusband has to change many of his ideas and his ways.

First of all, he has to change the way he thinks about time. Before I was a househusband, I worked full-time for the New York Times. I was a reporter, and time was always important. We had to finish our article quickly and give them to the editor. Everyone was always in a hurry. This is the way, many other men work, too. Businessmen, lawyers, bankers, and doctors all have to work quickly.

At home it's different. The househusband cannot be in a hurry all the time. If you rush around, you will make everyone unhappy! The children will be unhappy because they don't understand. For them, time is not important. Your wife will be unhappy because the children are unhappy. You will be unhappy, too, because they are all unhappy. So you have to learn to slow down. That is the first and most important rule for a househusband.

There is something else the househusband must learn. You must learn to show how you feel about things. At work, men usually do not talk about feelings. If they do, people think they are strange. So, many men are not used to telling anyone about their feelings. They do not know how to talk about their anger, worries, or love. But children need to know how you feel. They need to know how much you love them. If you are angry, they need to know why. Your wife also needs to know about your feelings. If you do not say anything, your family may get the wrong idea. Then there may be serious problems.

People talk a lot about househusbands these days. Usually they talk about men doing the housework, the cooking, cleaning, and shopping. But in my opinion, these are the easiest things to learn. It was much harder for me to change the way I think and the way I act with my family. I think, other men will also find this harder, but, like me, will find it necessary if they want to have a happy family!

Ted Diamond

This article is about ______.

A. life as a househusband.

B. American families.

C. fathers and children. 

D. ideas about time.

Answer 1

Chọn A

Bài báo nói về:

A. cuộc sống nội trợ của đàn ông.

B. các gia đình Mỹ.

C. bố và con cái.

D. các ý kiến về thời gian.

Answer 2

Melissa, runner

I started running about a year ago. At first, I just ran 1 or 2 kilometers, but I now do about 10. My speed is improving too. I have joined a running club in the town center. I didn't know any of the members before, but now most of them are my mates. My dad was a keen runner when he was younger - he was really fit, but he stopped when he hurt his leg. Actually, I need to order some new running shoes - just a simple pair. I don't think the expensive ones make you run faster!

Sharon, skateboarder

I go skateboarding most evenings in the park. I suppose that's quite a lot, but the park is only a minute or two from our apartment, and I only stay there half an hour or so. Although I stay longer when my friends are there. Sometimes my cousin's there too. He's a beginner, and I'm teaching him a few moves. He's starting to get really good!

Latifa, rock climber

Two of my best friends suggested I should start rock climbing, so now the three of us do it together. The mother of one of them takes us once or twice a month, but I'd like to do it every week. When I started, I didn't know you need to get so much stuff - and it isn't exactly cheap! I really love it. I don't think I''ll ever get bored of climbing!

 

1. Which person has made new friends because of her hobby?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]           

2. Which person does her hobby near her home?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]           

3. Which person says she is getting better at her hobby?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]           

4. Which person does her hobby with a family member?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]           

5. Which person wants to do her hobby more often?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]           

6. Which person needs to buy something for her hobby?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]           

7. Which person says her hobby was more expensive than she thought?                             [ Select ]                          ["A. Melissa", "B. Sharon", "C. Latifa"]