Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, (36) ____ the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people (37) ____ between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, (38) _______70 per cent. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.

When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per cent - the majority of housework - if their husbands did the (39) ____. Research has shown that if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are (40) ____.

Câu 36. A. in spite      B. despite                    C. although                 D. even

Câu 37. A. aged          B. aging                      C. age                          D. ages

Câu 38. A.in                B. on                           C. at                            D. from

Câu 39. A. remaining B. remain                    C. remainder               D. remained

Câu 40. A. essential    B. slight                      C. worthy                    D. unimportant