I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 135. We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad
cleans the house and I do the washing-up.
A. Share
C. pick up
B.break
D. join
Question 136. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.
A. Views
C. chores
B. Jobs
D. ideas
Question 137. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. make up
C. bring up
B.go up
D. give up
Question 138. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home
and being a housekeeper.
A. Make
D. lend
B. Borrow
C. raise

II.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 139. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative
consequences for children.
A. single person
C. the situation of not
marrying
B.ending of a marriage
D. beginning of a marriage
Question 140. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your worklife balance today.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
C. a state that things are of importance
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
Question 141. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in
order to reduce burden on their wives.
A. Increase
C. minimise
B. Lower
D. decrease
Question 142.  We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our
children.
A. Harmony
C. danger
B. Safety
D. shelter
Question 143. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can
have more time to relax.
A. Readily
C. reluctantly
B. Eagerly
D. agreeably
Question 144. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. mess up
B. sort out
C. Arrange
D. clear up

Question 49. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when
they were four.
A. clean and undusted
C. ordered and untidy
B. messy and arranged
D.messy and dirty
Question 50. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash
are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.
A. Acceptable
B. Reasonable
C. Proper
D. inappropriate