Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.
A spouse should …………… .
A. not interfere with what the partner's likes and dislikes
B. let the partner to do everything alone
C. not share the feelings with the partner
Kiến thức: đọc hiểu
Tạm dịch: Vợ/ chồng nên …………….
A. không can thiệp vào những gì mà người bạn đời của họ thích và không thích
B. để cho người bạn đời của họ làm mọi thứ một mình
C. không chia sẻ cảm xúc với người bạn đời của họ
D. không chỉ là một người yêu mà còn là một người bạn
Thông tin: When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.
Đáp án: D
In Vietnamese schools, English, mathematics, and literature are three …………… subjects, which are compulsory in many important national examinations.
Emily is motivated to study …………….she knows that a good education can improve her life.
An economic ……………. is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are ……………with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general.