Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1.Traditional educating methods of parents can discourage children from becoming independent
A.convential B. modern C.uncommon D.ineffective
2.Open communication can bridge the gap between parents and children C. widen
A. accept B. increase C.widen D.shorten
3.This flat is a far cry from the house they had before.
A.similar to B.completely different from C. indifferent to D.extended
4. I deeply look up to David for what he has achieved.
A. respect B. see C.disrecpect D.force
5.Their diet consisted of vegetables which are good for health
A. involved in B. made up C. was composed of D. excluded
6.There were few similarities in the brothers' physical characteristics.
A. appearance B. feature C.quantity D. attractiveness
7. Listening is an important part of the relationship between parents and children
A. special B. certain D. vital
8. Her parents tried to influence her in her choice of university.
A. affect B.worry C. follow D. treat
9.another factor lies in differences in musical tastes, fashion and political views between young people and their parents
A . ideas B. tastes C. opinions D. visions
C. tighten our belt
11. We have learn valuable lessons from our grandparents B. worthless
A. valueless B.worthless C. memorable D. invaluable
12. The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply.
A. led B. reasoned C. brought about D. resulted from
13. Regardless of their children's preference, they impose the profession they favor on their children.
C. Irrespective of
A. Rather than B. Apart from C.Irrespective of D. Because of
14. Many parents find it hard to understand their children when they are teenagers.
A. adults B. elders C. adolescents D. kids
15. There're many problems which are unavoidable when living in an extended family.
A. profits B. issues C. views D. merits
16. The newborn baby takes after his grandfather. They both have dimples
A. cares for B. resembles C. differs from D. look after
17. Their diet consisted of vegetables which are good for health
A. involved in B. made up C. was composed of D. excluded