Title 2. UNIT 2. The generation gap.docx ✅

UNIT 2. The generation gap A. Pronunciation  Contracted forms Underline the weak form and double underline the strong form of the contracted forms in the following sentences. Then practise them with your partner. 1. We don’t live with our grandparents. We’re a nuclear family. 2. Haven’t you noticed any differences between the generations? No, I haven’t. 3. He’s left, and she’s gone to work, too. 4. They’re only in their 40s, and they’re quite open to new ways of thinking. 5. Where doesn’t Mai’s mother allow her to wear tight jeans? 6. Can’t teenagers learn a lot of useful knowledge through online lessons? 7. I don’t cook so often, but I’ve helped my dad fix electrical devices. 8. Parents don’t need to control their children - this can’t bring any benefits. 9. Parent shouldn’t limit their children’s screen time because they’re old enough. 10. They’ve made big success because they’ve got supportive parents. B. Vocabulary • Words and phrases related to the generational differences I. Complete the sentences with the words given. social suit culture gap lifestyle characteristics choice influence historical conflict view traditional 1. My mum’s _______________ of the situation was different to me. 2. He had several _______________ which made him different to the rest of his family. 3. Group play helps children develop _______________ skills. 4. He called for a return to _______________ values. 5. The building is of _______________ importance. 6. He admired the simple _______________ of the islanders. 7. Do TV programmes _______________ children’s behaviour? 8. When writing emails, most people vary the style to _______________ the circumstances.