I. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill in each gap. If rite the answers on your answer sheet.

Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for (26) _____________ reasons. Their future may depend on their exam results. Many of them will probably be afraid that their performances will not be as good (27) _____________ their friends' and may feel worried about being compared negatively to them. They may feel so exhausted by the amount of (28) _____________ which they need to do. To obtain a good result, they may have to give up many leisure activities such as doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers who suffer (29) _____________ exam stress may show a variety’ of symptoms including loss of appetite, being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study. (30) _____________, it is important for teachers and parents to watch om for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible.

II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

Fathers used to act as the “breadwinner” of their family, and as the teacher of moral and religious values. (31) _____________, those roles are gradually changing.

More and more women are going out to work and (32) _____________ money. This increases the budget of the family. Besides, there are various programmes assisting mothers financially. These changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make paternal financial support less essential for (33) _____________ families.

With the (34) _____________ of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father’s role, modem fathers tend to be more involved in children's caregiving. They are now spending more time and energy on their children.

Researches suggest that fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in die world, which helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children (35) _____________ receive more love from their fathers are less likely to have behavioural problems.

31. A. Therefore          B. So                            C. However                  D. Despite

32. A. lake                   B. gain                         C. earn                         D. get

33.A. each                   B. much                       C. little                         D. many

34. A. suffering            B. severity                   C. intensity                  D. burden

35. A. who                   B. which                      C. whom                      D. where

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