lOMoARcPSD| 39099223 Unit 1.Test 2 Listening (2.0 points)
(08) A woman is interviewing a psychologist, Dr Harry McQueen about teenage problems. Listen
and choose the best answer to each of the questions. 1. What's the usual problem does Dr McQueen deal with?
A. bad family relationships B. problems with body image C. arguments with friends
D. stress about school performance
2. According to Dr. McQueen, why do most arguments happen?
A. household chores B. the age difference C. social media
D. pocket money 3. What does Dr.
McQueen say about modern teens? A. They share the same experiences as their parents.
B. They are faster learners of hi-tech gadgets.
C. Their ideas about the world are different from their parents.
D. They're much better at using the internet.
4. Why do some teens break rules? 6 Martin A future career 7 Oliver B body image 8 Diane C not talking to parents 9 Taylor D attitude and behaviour 10 Charlotte E school performance F arguing with best friend
Pronunciation (1.0 point)
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. 11 . A ch arger B. ch at C. ma ch in e D. ch allenge 12 . A resolu t ion
B. informa t ion
C. gradua t ion D. activi t y A personalityA.
Because teens want to be independent.
B. Because there are too many rules.
C. Because teens think their parents are old-fashioned.
D. Because teens can't understand why their parents set those rules.
5. What does Dr. McQueen advise parents to do?
A. be understanding or easy-going
B. pay attention to their teens' opinions
C. let their teens spend much time with them
D. make their teens dependent on them
(09) Diane and Martin are talking about teenage life. Listen and match the five people (6-10) to
their complaints/problems (A-F). There is one extra letter. 13.
B. accommodation C. communication D. creation
Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others. 14. A C. manner 1 be
have 2 B. complaint 2D. advice 2 B. attitude 15. A emotionC. discussion D. appointment
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the questions. 16.
The brothers ______ time with their friends this Sunday because they want to visit their aunt. A. spend B. are spending C. don't spend D. aren't spending
17. Tiffany is ______ making rude comments about her friends' body images. Her attitude is unacceptable! lOMoARcPSD| 39099223 A. often
B. usuallyD. never C. always
18 Dad needs to carry ______ working on his
project before he does the housework. A. on B. out C. off D. over
19. According to his teachers, Harry often has ______ at school. That’s really annoying! A. body image
B. school performanceD. family C. stranger manners proble ms
20 It is very important to show ______ for the elderly.
A. adviceC. power D. B. respect be haviour 21 Teens usually don't
understand why their grandparents are technology and don't even want to touch any high-tech gadget. A. afraid of B. interested in C. excited about D. keen on
22. What does Wendy's dad want to say?
A. Wendy's dad often goes on a business trip
Wendy, I'm going on a business trip
from Monday to Wednesday. Your
B. Wendy should do the chores.
C. Wendy should wash the dishes in the restaurant. brother needs to spend more time
D. Wendy's brother should work in the restaurant every night.
helping mom in the restaurant this
23. Rachel: “ ______” week. Can you cut the grass and do the Mark: I'm so sorry for that" dishes at home then?
A. My brother and I are always arguing. B.
My brother and I get on very well.
C. My brother is always reliable D. My brother is never selfish to me.
24. David: "I'm not so sure about my future career." Andrew: “______”
A. What happened? B.
Don't worry! I'll do it right away
C. I can come over later and give you some advice.D. Your future career is alright.
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the question.
25. In Vietnam, it is part of our culture to value our families and our ancestors.
A. consider to be important B. look after C. complain about D. be afraid of
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined phrase in the question.
26. Whenever Sally talks to her parents about her problems, they shout at each other. She feels like she and
her parents are from completely different planets.
A. never disagree with each other
B. complain about each other
C. don't understand each other
D. totally agree with each other
Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction.
27. Jan is sounding confident that she can give advice on how to deal with stress. A. is sounding B. can C. advice D. deal with 28.
Listen! Yvonne and her parents have a loud argument over her school performance now.
A. ListenC. argument D. B. have sc hool Complete the
sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
29. If you have schoolwork problems, talk to your teacher. He's very understanding (UNDERSTAND)
30. When teenagers get older, they become more independent from their parents.(DEPEND) Reading (2.0 points)
Read a blog about teenage problems. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks. lOMoARcPSD| 39099223 Hi everyone!
I'm 16 years old. I fully understand that the teenage years are not always easy these days
because we must deal with lots of problems. The first problem should be our studies. We
mostly worry about our (31) ______, and how to improve our grades. Moreover, we're sometimes
under huge stress thinking about our (32) ______, trying to find out what jobs we can do. The second
problem we must face is the generation gap between teenagers and parents, it's common to (33) ______ our
parents over chores. Besides, some parents usually nag their teenage children about their attitude and
behaviour. It's very sad that some teens don't get on well with their family and their parents feel powerless to
advise their children. The last problem is our biological changes, during adolescence, lots of teens are moody
and even become (34) ______. Our bodies can develop quickly and sometimes in an annoying way, which
can reduce our confidence and affect our behaviour. For example, some teenagers have strange manners and
(35) ______ at home. Are you experiencing any of these teen problems? Then, you are not alone. I'd love to
hear about your worries and give as much help as I can.
31.A. friendshipC. B. school performance family problems D. attitude
32.A. hobbies B. pocket C. future career mone yD. modern technology D. argue with 33.A. look after B. help with C. carry out D. strict 34.A. difficult B. easy-going C. old-fashioned 35.A. feel happy
B. do more chores C break rules D. earn money
Read a text about how to build family relationships. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
best answer to each of the questions.
Strengthening family relationships means strengthening the bonds of love, respect, trust and understanding
between family members. It can include family-bonding activities, such as shared meals, gaming and
communication practice that help family members better understand each other's points of view and feelings.
Mealtimes are relaxed times when family members can join in important or entertaining discussions.
Children who eat dinner with their families daily are likelier to have better family relationships and academic
performance. Studies also show that teens who eat with their families on a regular basis have lower levels of
depression and risk-taking behaviours. It does not matter what you are eating or what time of day you are
eating with your family, what matters most is that you are together and taking the opportunity to communicate.
Gaming is an excellent activity for strengthening family bonds. We see that games are entertaining, but they
are more valuable than that. A weekly family game can boost family satisfaction and foster family bonding.
For example, playing video games together as a family can also help promote family closeness. Board games
and other activities can help children develop skills, such as improved motor skills, problem-solving and
communication abilities. Children refine their collaboration skills and goal-seeking behaviours as they work with other family members.
It is true that strong and regular communication strengthens family ties. As children become older, both
parents' and children's expectations change. The best ways to keep open communication
and understanding among family members are frequent check-ins and family gatherings.
Commit to active listening by maintaining eye contact and using body language on
these occasions are more willing to express their feelings when they understand that you
are listening is an excellent strategy as a result. It improves family ties and creates
encouraging environment in a family
36. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Family members should show love and respect to each other.
B. Family ties need to be strengthened, and there are various methods for doing so,
C. Playing games together is the key to maintaining family relationships.
D. Sharing meals helps family members know each other's thoughts and feelings
37. Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to the word depression in the second paragraph? lOMoARcPSD| 39099223 A. happinessC. B. sadness plea sure D. confidence 38. Which of the
following is TRUE about gaming in the family?
A. Gaming isn't a great activity for fostering closer ties within the family.
B. We can see that games can be fun but also have other benefits.
C. Playing video games as a family might not foster closer ties inside the family D. Games help develop
children's motor skills and problem-solving abilities only.
39. What does the phrase active listening in the
A. listening with senses fourth paragraph mean? B. listening with emotions
C. listening with doubts D. listening with curiosity
40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Strengthening love, respect, trust and understanding between family members is essential
B. Children can learn important skills through board games and other activities v
C. Family meetings help promote communication among family members. v
D. Children who regularly eat dinner with their families are more likely to have better physical health. v Writing (20 points)
Rearrange the words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
41 parents/ trying to /Lila's/keep up with/are/hi-tech gadgets. /the
Lila’s parents are trying to keep up with the hi-tech gadgets.
42 always/her school performance. / complaining/is/Quinn's aunt/about
Quinn’s aunt is always complaining about her school performance
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in brackets.
43. Jack's parents look upset because he's too lazy to do the chores. (SEEM)
Jack’ parents seem upset because he’s too lazy to do the chores
44. The easy-going father can stay calm even when his children get angry. (REMAIN)
The easy-going father can remain calm even when his children get angry
45. Trevor often comes home late, so he often says 'sorry' for that. (APOLOGISES)
Trevor often apologises for coming home late
46. Nigel's parents sometimes feel really angry, but they can't do anything to make him listen to them. (POWERLESS)
Nigel's parents sometimes feel really angry, but they are powerless to make him listen to them
Complete the sentences with the given beginnings in such a way that their meanings stay unchanged.
47. According to the schedule, Elisa's performance at the music festival is at 8 p.m. today.
Elisa is having a performance at the music festival at 8.pm today.
48. My parents and Kate's parents are meeting for dinner at 7:00 tomorrow.My parents and Kate's parents are
having a meeting for dinner at 7.00 tomorrow 49. My school performance is a huge worry for me.
I'm hugely worried about my school performance
50. Rachel's teacher often complains to her parents about her behaviour at school.
Rachel's parents often hear complaints from her teacher about her behaviour at school