SECTION A In this section you will hear a
mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes
on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them
to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over,
you will be given two minutes to check your notes ,and another ten minutes to
complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for
note-taking.
Primary Functions of the Family The family is a
basic unit in a society. Sociologists have clone much research about the
function of family, and have come up with different opinions. This lecture is
about some positive functions the family plays in human society. Ⅰ.
Definition of the Family A family is a set of people who are
related by blood, marriage, or 1 and who share the primary
responsibility for the society.
1. _______. Ⅱ.Understanding of the Family
Functions in the Past The family functioned as a source of society
inequality or injustice because A. It plays a role in the 2 of
power, property, and privilege.
2. _______. B. It denies opportunities
to 3 and limits freedom
3.
_______. in sexual expression and mate selection. Ⅲ. Family
Performs Six Major Functions in Modern Society. A. As a social
system, it satisfies the needs of its members and contributes to
the 4 of society.
4. _______. B. As a basic unit of society, the family
performs six vital functions: 1. Reproduction: Through reproduction, it
contributes to human 5
5. _______. 2. Protection: Human children
experience a very long period of 6 and the family 6.
_______. assumes the responsibility of protecting and bringing up
children. 3. Socialization: The family transmits norms, values and 7
of a culture to the child.7.________. 4. Sexual behaviour 8
: Standards of sexual behaviour are most clearly defined
8. _______. within the family circle. 5.
Supplying 9 : The family provides its members with warm and intimate
9. _______.
relationships and helps them feel satisfied and warm. 6.
Providing social status: People inherit a social position
including 10 because of their family background.
10. _______.