Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following numbered blanks. The role of grandparents The need for a family in which close relatives provide care and continuity is a very basic one. Psychologists believe that grandparents (I) ______ a key role in the development of early societies, and there is evidence that children (II) ______ grandmothers were still alive stood a much better chance of surviving into adulthood. In modern times, parents continue to rely on grandparents for practical support. For example, they are often the (III) ______ emergency contact for schools if a child’s parents are working or otherwise unavailable. Although (IV) ______ close relatives such as aunts and uncles may also help, it is widely accepted that the emotional bond and stability provided by grandparents facilitates a child’s emotional adjustment. This is particularly important during times which put family unity at risk. (V) ______, if a husband’s parents do not have a good relationship with their daughter-in-law, the close bond between grandparents and grandchildren may be threatened. The relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren can also be affected by the divorce and sometimes re-partnering of the parent generation. (Adapted from "Advanced Expert" by Jan Bell and Roger Gower) Câu 9. Blank (I) A did B acted C made D played Câu 10. Blank (II) A whose B which C who D that Câu 11. Blank (III) A divergent B modified C variable D alternative Câu 12. Blank (IV) A every B other C another D one Câu 13. Blank (V) A For example B Therefore C Instead D Additionally
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following numbered blanks.
The role of grandparents
The need for a family in which close relatives provide care and continuity is a very basic one. Psychologists believe that grandparents (I) ______ a key role in the development of early societies, and there is evidence that children (II) ______ grandmothers were still alive stood a much better chance of surviving into adulthood. In modern times, parents continue to rely on grandparents for practical support. For example, they are often the (III) ______ emergency contact for schools if a child’s parents are working or otherwise unavailable. Although (IV) ______ close relatives such as aunts and uncles may also help, it is widely accepted that the emotional bond and stability provided by grandparents facilitates a child’s emotional adjustment. This is particularly important during times which put family unity at risk. (V) ______, if a husband’s parents do not have a good relationship with their daughter-in-law, the close bond between grandparents and grandchildren may be threatened. The relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren can also be affected by the divorce and sometimes re-partnering of the parent generation.
(Adapted from "Advanced Expert" by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)
Câu 9.
Blank (I)
A
did
B
acted
C
made
D
played ( play a role: đóng vai trò )
Câu 10.
Blank (II)
A
whose ( mệnh đề quan hệ )
B
which
C
who
D
that
Câu 11.
Blank (III)
A
divergent
B
modified
C
variable
D
alternative ( thay thế )
Câu 12.
Blank (IV)
A
every
B
other
C
another
D
one
Câu 13.
Blank (V)
A
For example
B
Therefore ( vì vậy )
C
Instead
D
Additionally