1. Complete the conversations by circling the best answers. Then practise reading them.

1. Lan: Nam, do you think family routines are necessary?

    Nam: Yes. _________ each family should have some routines to help build strong family bonds.

A. I'm not sure that                                        

B. I strongly believe that                               

C. I agree that                                                

D. I hope that

2. Lan: What do you think about the British family value of being truthful and honest?

    Nam: _________, it's one of the first things parents should teach their children.

A. In their opinion                                          

B. In a nutshell                                               

C. In my own way                                         

D. In my opinion

3. Lan: Nam, do you think parents should help their children do their homework?

    Nam: Well, _________ parents should let their children do their homework by themselves so they can become independent.

A. I don't think                                               

B. I wish that

C. I believe that                                             

D. I hope that

4. Lan: Do you think teens should learn how to cook?

    Nam: Well, _________ they can learn to cook when they start their own families. As students, they should spend all their time studying.

A. I suppose that                                            

B. I hope that

C. I doubt that                                                

D. I agree that