Section I Use of English 

Directions:

Read the following text. Choose the best word( s) for each numbered blank and markA, B, C or d on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)

Being a good parent is what every parent would like to be. But defining what it means to be a good parent is undoubtedly very 1, particularly since children respond differently to the same style of parenting. A calm rule-following child might respond better to a different sort of parenting than 2 a younger one.

3 there's another sort of parent that's easier to 4: a patient parent. Children of every age benefit from patient parenting. Still, 5 every parent would like to be patient, this is no easy 6 Sometimes, parents get exhausted and are unable to maintain a 7 style with their kids. I understand this 

Youre only human, and sometimes your kids can 8 you just a little too far. And then the 9 happens: You lose your patience and either scream at your kids or say something that was too 10 and does nobody any good. You wish that you could 11 the clock and start over. We've all been there.

12 even though it's common, it's vital to keep in mind that in a single moment of fatigue, you can say something to your child that you may 13 for a long time. This may not only do damage to your relationship with your child but also 14 your child's self-esteem 

If you consistently lose your 15 with your kids, then you are modeling a lack of emotional control for your kids. We are all becoming increasingly aware of the 16 of modeling patience for the younger generation. This is a skill that will help them all throughout life. In fact, the ability to maintain emotional control when 17 by stress is one of the most significant of all life's skills.

Certainly, it's 18 to maintain patience at all times with your kids. A more practical goal is to try to be as calm as you can when faced with 19 situations involving your children. I can promise you this: As a result of working toward this goal, you and your children will benefit and 20 from stressful moments feeling better physically and emotionally 

1. A. pleasant 

B. tedious 

C. tricky 

D. instructive 

2. A. for example 

B. in addition 

C. at once 

D. by accident 

3.A. Eventually 

B. Occasionally 

C. Accordingly 

D. Fortunately 

4.A. amuse 

B. describe 

C. assist 

D. train 

5.A. once 

B. because 

C. unless 

D. while 

6. A. task 

B. answer 

C. choice 

D. access 

7. A. formal 

B. tolerant 

C. rigid 

D. critical 

8. A. move 

B. push 

C. drag 

D. send 

9. A. mysterious 

B. illogical 

C. inevitable 

D. suspicious 

10. A. boring 

B. harsh 

C. naive 

D.vague 

11. A. take apart 

B. turn back 

C. set aside 

D. cover up 

12. A. Overall 

B. Instead 

C. Otherwise 

D. However 

13. A. believe 

B. miss 

C. regret 

D. like 

14. A. affect 

B. raise 

C. justify 

D. reflect 

15. A. bond 

B. time 

C. cool 

D. race 

16.A. nature 

B. secret 

C. context 

D.importance 

17. A. cheated 

B. defeated 

C. confronted 

D. confused 

18. A. hard 

B. terrible 

C. strange 

D. wrong 

19. A. exciting 

B. changing 

C. surprising 

D. trying 

20.A. emerge 

B. hide 

C. withdraw 

D. escape