Vocabulary – Family qualities
(Từ vựng - Các tính cách trong gia đình)
1. Fill in each gap with old-fashioned, strict, easy-going, independent, difficult or worried.
(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với các từ old-fashioned, strict, easy-going, independent, difficult hay worried.)
1. Our grandfather is a bit _____; he doesn’t even use a computer.
2. Becky is very _____; she never asks for help with anything.
3. Don’t be so _____! You can’t expect everything done your way.
4. I think I’m pretty _____; I am usually very calm and don’t get upset easily.
5. Why is Mike so _____? It’s not even his fault!
6. My parents are quite _____; I’m not allowed to play video games on weeknights.
old-fashioned (adj): lỗi thời
strict (adj): nghiêm khắc
easy-going (adj): dễ hòa đồng
independent (adj): tự lập
difficult (adj): khó khăn
worried (adj): lo lắng
1. old-fashioned |
2. independent |
3. worried |
4. easy-going |
5. difficult |
6. strict |
1. Our grandfather is a bit old-fashioned; he doesn’t even use a computer.
(Ông nội tôi là một người có chút lạc hậu; ông ấy thậm chí còn không sử dụng máy vi tính.)
2. Becky is very independent; she never asks for help with anything.
(Becky là người rất độc lập; cô ấy chưa bao giờ nhờ vả điều gì.)
3. Don’t be so worried! You can’t expect everything done your way.
(Đừng quá lo lắng! Bạn không thể mong mọi thứ xảy ra theo ý mình được.)
4. I think I’m pretty easy-going; I am usually very calm and don’t get upset easily.
(Tôi nghĩ tôi khá dễ tính; tôi thường rất bình tĩnh và không dễ tức giận.)
5. Why is Mike so difficult? It’s not even his fault!
(Tại sao Mike lại khó tính như thế? Đó còn không phải lỗi của cậu ta!)
6. My parents are quite strict; I’m not allowed to play video games on weeknights.
(Bố mẹ tôi khá là nghiêm khắc; tôi không được phép chơi điện tử vào các buổi tối trong tuần.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
After the party, there was a lot of__________ .
2. Fill in the gap (1 – 8) with the verbs in the list. Then listen and check.
(Điền vào các chỗ trống (1 – 8) với các động từ trong danh sách. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra lại.)
have |
give |
break |
nag |
listen |
help |
set |
like |
Family rules
In this family, parents please…
- don’t 1) _____ about studies/chores.
- 2) _____ enough pocket money.
- don’t 3) _____ hard rules.
- 4) _____ your teen’s friends.
and teens please …
- 5) _____ good manners.
- 6) _____ to your parents’ advice.
- 7) _____ around the house.
- don’t 8) _____ the rules.
Let’s have a hppy family!
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
The leader of the explorers had the great _______ in his native guide.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
She earned extra money last year __________ several young children.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
The average ___________ pays 27 penny a day in water rates.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
We must come to a _____ about what to do tomorrow.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
We are a very _____________ family and support each other through any crises.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
He's always ______________ to his teachers.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
He remarried after a ______ from his first wife, Kate.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
They ________ their time and money to their children.
Find out the synonym of the underlined word from the options below
Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _______.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
Many school clubs are _______ efforts to attract more students to join.
Choose the best answer to describe this picture.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
We are able to advise people what their legal ___________ are.
Vocabulary
Family qualities/ complaints
(Những phẩm chất trong gia đình/ Những lời phàn nàn trong gia đình)
1. Choose the correct option.
(Chọn đáp án đúng.)
1. My grandfather is a bit difficult/old-fashioned. He doesn't want to use a smartphone.
2. Everyone likes her because she's friendly and easy-going/worried.
3. I wish my parents would stop nagging/setting at me about my studies!
4. You must be back home by 11 p.m, but you always set/break the rules!
5. My daughter's really independent/worried. She can do everything on her own.
6. Our teacher is very easy-going/strict and sets/gives some hard rules.