Unit 8: THE STORY OF MY VILLAGE

II. Read the passage and choose the best option for each question or statement. (1.0 pt)

The difference between the nuclear family and the extended family is that a nuclear family refers to a single basic family unit of parents and their children, living together in a single house or other dwellings; whereas the extended family refers to their relatives such as grandparents, in-laws, aunts and uncles, etc. In many cultures like in historical Europe and Asia as well as in Middle Eastern, African, and South American Aboriginal cultures, the latter is typically the most common basic form of social organization.

Historically, most people in the world have lived in extended family groupings rather than in nuclear families. This was even true in Europe and in the early United States, where multiple generations often lived together for economic reasons.

During the 20th century, average income rose high enough that living apart as nuclear families became a possible option for the vast majority of the American population. In contrast, many indigenous societies and residents of developing countries continue to have multiple generations living in the same household. The rise of the nuclear family in the modern West does not necessarily mean that family arrangements have stabilized, either. The rapid growth in single-parent households, for instance, also represents a substantial change in the traditional nuclear family. More couples are also choosing not to have children at all.

Câu 26:  What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A.   The dominance of nuclear families over extended ones

B.   The dominance of extended families over nuclear ones

C.   The distinction between nuclear families and extended ones

D.   The changes of family types over times

Câu 27:  The word “the latter” in paragraph 1 refers to           .

A. family unit                                           B. relatives              

C. the nuclear family                                                                 D. the extended family

Câu 28: Historically, extended families were the most basic unit of social organization in all of the following places EXCEPT .

A. The Middle East        B. Asia       C. North America D. Europe

Câu 29: According to the passage, single-parent households    .

A.   are the existing trend of family arrangement

B.   are included in the term “extended family”

C.  are included in the term “nuclear family” 

D.  are on the decrease

Câu 30:  The word “possible” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by __________.

A. unlikely            B. likely                C. explainable       D. fashionable

Over the past few years, in both the USA and the UK, the number of (30)______households with three or four generations living under the same roof (31)______. This trend has been the result of several economic factors.

High unemployment rates, part-time work and low-paid jobs have forced young adults to move back with their parents. In addition, families now face higher costs of housing and heavier pressures of (32)______ childcare and elderly care.

Living under the same roof with three or four generations can be frustrating because of the lack of space, independence and privacy, and the daily conflicts brought about by differences in values and attitudes.

However, its advantages outweigh the (33)______. When living with members of their (34)______ family, old people can become more active when interacting with the younger generations.

Whether we accept or not, the trend keeps growing as more and more people are choosing traditional extended families.

30. A. generation gap      B. multi-generational          C. responsible         D. different

31. A. increases              B. increased              C. has increased             D. have increased

32. A. not only                 B. either                   C. neither                 D. both

33. A. disadvantages               B. differences                C. benefits               D. profits

34. A. intended                         B. extended                  C. large                 D. nuclear

11. They said “Can you drive this car?”
They _________________________________________________________________________
12. She asked herself “Why did I buy this lottery ticket yesterday?”
She wondered __________________________________________________________________
13. My friend asked me “What will you give her for her birthday?”
My friend _____________________________________________________________________
14. “How many times have you seen this film?” my friend asked.
My friend asked ________________________________________________________________
15. The teacher asked “Which book are you talking about, John?”
The teacher ____________________________________________________________________

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ewrite the sentences
1. “Open your books now.” said the teacher.
The teacher told us ______________________________________________________________
2. “Do this exercise at home” the teacher said to the pupils.
The teacher told ________________________________________________________________
3. The police ordered them, “Don’t enter this area”
The police ordered ______________________________________________________________
4. “Don’t leave the room until I have finished this lecture”, said the man.
The man ______________________________________________________________________
5. He said to me, “You are very kind to me”
He ___________________________________________________________________________

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Rewrite the sentences
1. “Open your books now.” said the teacher.
The teacher told us ______________________________________________________________
2. “Do this exercise at home” the teacher said to the pupils.
The teacher told ________________________________________________________________
3. The police ordered them, “Don’t enter this area”
The police ordered ______________________________________________________________
4. “Don’t leave the room until I have finished this lecture”, said the man.
The man ______________________________________________________________________
5. He said to me, “You are very kind to me”
He ___________________________________________________________________________
6. Tom said to Mary, “You are my friend”
Tom _________________________________________________________________________
7. Paul said, “The last time I saw Jim was five years ago”
Paul _________________________________________________________________________
8. Mary said to Tom “I’ll give you a hand tomorrow”
Mary _________________________________________________________________________
9. “You have stepped on my foot” he said
He ___________________________________________________________________________
10. Teacher asked him “Did you do your homework?”
Teacher asked _________________________________________________________________
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