EXERCISE 37: Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to answer the questions.

We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is  defined as   a domestic group of people with some degree of kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or adoption. Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop strong and healthy relationships. This does not mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends; it just means that we share the goal of having strong relationships.

"Family" includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents.

These are probably the people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time.  Having healthy relationships with your family members is both important and difficult.

Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended  (more than one family together in the same house], and gay and lesbian parents -just to name a few. No matter the "type" of family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad. Many times, however, families become blocked in  their relationships by  hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion. These are natural and normal, and few families do not have at  least  a  few experiences with them. The worst time for most families, is during a divorce. By making a few  simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is possible to create happier, more stable relationships. Families need to be units of mutual caring and support; they can   be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals.

(Adapted from http://www.pamf.org)

Question 235: What is the main idea of the passage?

1. The role of members in family,
2. The healthy relationships among members in family.
3. The importance of sharing housework in a family.
4. The importance of having children in a family.

Question 236: According to the passage, which example below is probably NOT TRUE about the definition of family?

A. wife & husband relationship                                 B. god-mother & god-son relationship

C. step-father & daughter relationship                  D. nanny & baby relationship

Question 237: Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to             ?

1. to be concerned about the people around them.
2. to keep in touch with the people around them.
3. to keep a track of the people around them.
4. to be familiar with the people around them.

Question 238: Which of the following is closest in meaning to “siblings” in paragraph 2?

A. husband & wife      C. brothers & sisters              B. chilren                       D. friends

Question 239: What does the word “These” in paragraph 2 refer to?

1. highs and lows                                                       C. good and bad times
2. relationships                                                          D. feelings

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