The role of grandparents in children’s upbringing

The word ‘grandparents’ is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assumes. It emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a (26) _______ of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world. The underlying sense of responsibility (27) _______ goes with this is tremendous.

Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at (28) _______. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable. Grandparents often (29) _______ the gap between parents and children. Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this feeling to both parties. One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. (30) _______, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago.

(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)

Question 26. A. health B. significance C. wealth D. value

Question 27. A. who B. that C. it D. where

Question 28. A. few B. none C. others D. much

Question 29. A. leave B. widen C. bridge D. achieve

Question 30. A. Therefore B. Additionally C. However D. For example

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The role of grandparents in children’s upbringing

The word ‘grandparents’ is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assumes. It emphasises the vital part they play in family life. With a (26) _______ of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world. The underlying sense of responsibility (27) _______ goes with this is tremendous.

Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at (28) _______. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable. Grandparents often (29) _______ the gap between parents and children. Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this feeling to both parties. One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. (30) _______, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago.

(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines)

Question 26. A. health B. significance C. wealth D. value

Question 27. A. who B. that C. it D. where

Question 28. A. few B. none C. others D. much

Question 29. A. leave B. widen C. bridge D. achieve

Question 30. A. Therefore B. Additionally C. However D. For example

phuonglinh · Accepted Answer

Question 26:

Kiến thức về từ vựng

A. health (n): sức khoẻ

B. significance (n): sự quan trọng

C. wealth (n): sự giàu có

D. value (n): giá trị

Ta có: A wealth of sth: có rất nhiều thứ gì đó

Thông tin: With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world.

Tạm dịch: Với vô số kinh nghiệm đúc kết từ ngày xưa và với khả năng biến hóa độc đáo từ cố vấn hoặc người hòa giải thành người lắng nghe hoặc bạn bè, họ có thể cung cấp sự hỗ trợ và ổn định trong một thế giới luôn thay đổi.

→ Chọn đáp án C

Question 27:

Kiến thức về mệnh đề quan hệ

Ta cần một mệnh đề quan hệ thay thế cho cụm danh từ “The underlying sense of responsibility” nên ta dùng “that”

Thông tin: The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous.

Tạm dịch: Ý thức trách nhiệm cơ bản đi cùng với điều này là rất lớn.

→ Chọn đáp án B

Question 28:

Kiến thức về lượng từ

A. few + N số nhiều: một vài

B. none: không cái nào

C. others: những

D. much + N không đếm được: nhiều

Thông tin: Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at others.

Tạm dịch: Ông bà thực hiện đóng vai trò cân bằng giữa nhu cầu của con cái trưởng thành và nhu cầu của cháu mình. Vai trò này rất đa dạng. Đôi khi thể hiện sự quyền lực, nhưng những lúc khác lại chọn cách không lên tiếng.

→ Chọn đáp án C

Question 29:

Kiến thức về từ vựng

A. leave (v): rời

B. widen (v): mở rộng

C. bridge (v): lấp, bắc cầu

D. achieve (v): đạt được

Ta có cụm: bridge a (the) gap: thu hẹp khoảng cách

Thông tin: Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and children.

Tạm dịch: Ông bà thường thu hẹp khoảng cách giữa cha mẹ và con cái.

→ Chọn đáp án C

Question 30:

Kiến thức về liên từ

A. Therefore: do đó

B. Additionally: ngoài ra, thêm vào

đóC. However: tuy nhiên

D. For example: ví dụ

Xét về nghĩa ta thấy đáp án C phù hợp

Thông tin: This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago.

Tạm dịch: Đây là nơi mà ông bà bước vào. Tuy nhiên, việc thấm nhuần niềm tin và giá trị không dễ dàng như cách đây năm mươi hay sáu mươi năm.

→ Chọn đáp án C

Timi · Answer

Question 26. B. significance
Question 27. C. it
Question 28. A. few
Question 29. C. bridge
Question 30. C. However

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