The extended family - Module 2

C1 Advanced · Multiple Choice Cloze · Advanced Expert Coursebook, Pearson Education

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning.

held

played

made

acted

sought

took

stood

won

trust

resort

swear

rely

alternative

variable

divergent

modified

meanwhile

otherwise

whereas

therefore

concerned

permitted

accepted

judged

particularly

principally

specifically

exactly

menace

danger

risk

peril

The need for a family in which (0) ___ relatives provide care and continuity is a very basic one. Psychologists believe that grandparents (1) ___ a key role in the development of early societies, and there is evidence that children whose grandmothers were still alive (2) ___ a much better chance of surviving into adulthood. In modern times, parents continue to (3) ___ on grandparents for practical support. For example, they are often the (4) ___ emergency contact for schools if a child's parents are working or (5) ___ unavailable. Although aunts and uncles may also help, it is widely (6) ___ that the emotional bond and stability provided by grandparents facilitates a child's emotional adjustment. This is (7) ___ important during times of stress, although tensions can also emerge at such times which put family unity at (8) ___ . For example, 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 extended family

close

nuclear

immediate

near

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