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.
9. Scientists are considering the widening _______________ between the rich and the poor. 10. Students have an entirely free _______________ of what to study at university. 11. In our _______________, it is rude to ask someone how much they earn. 12. There are various techniques you can use to try and avoid family _______________. II. Complete the sentences with the verbs given in the correct form. common traditional prepared cultural generational social curious creative critical historical 1. People must accept each other’s _______________ differences. 2. Luckily, we were all _______________ for the storm. 3. Exercise classes are a good way to keep fit and improve your _______________ life. 4. Personal computers are nearly as _______________ in American homes as televisions. 5. One of the greatest _______________ figures of all times is Alexander the Great. 6. Her shouting attracted some _______________ glances from other people in the restaurant. 7. Students are encouraged to develop _______________ thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. 8. It’s _______________ in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. 9. There is often a _______________ conflict in an extended family. 10. Children should be allowed to develop their _______________ as well as their academic abilities. III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given. suit rely on force accept experiment achieve share hire grow up practise 1. Businesses may only _______________ foreign workers while an American cannot be found. 2. He wanted to _______________ more with different textures in his paintings. 3. Quang has _______________ considerable success as an artist. 4. They are _______________ a new sound system for the show. 5. The building has been adapted to _______________ the needs of older people. 6. Several factors are likely to _______________ this decision. 7. What do you want to be when you _______________? 8. Many working women _______________ relatives to help take care of their children. 9. He’s not going to change, and you just have to _______________ it. 10. Do you _______________ your religion in the new country?
11. Bad health _______________ him into taking early retirement. 12. Think of this advertisement as an opportunity to _______________ your experiences. IV. Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box. There are two extra words. stressed behave fun safe easier encouragement skills closer precious values The benefits of family management also include: - bringing family members 1 _______________ together - making it 2 _______________ for grown-ups and children to talk - making everyone more organised and less 3 _______________ - making the most of 4 _______________ time and finances - helping adults deal with the way children 5 _______________ - providing a way of passing on your family 6 _______________ - helping children develop important social 7 _______________ for life - helping your family find more time to have 8 _______________ together. V. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word given. respectful babysitter burden siblings impose scene attitude values peacemaker mature 1. Research shows that rituals can strengthen your family’s _______________ and help pass them on to your children. 2. Children object to the fact that parents try to _______________ curfews and set time aside for studying sessions. 3. A generation gap is usually defined as the difference in values, _______________ and behavior between one generation and the next. 4. No hurting anyone’s feelings or body, and asking permission to borrow other people’s belongings are examples of _______________ behavior. 5. As children get older and more _______________, the rules can develop with them. 6. If household chores are shared, the _______________ is lighter on everyone. 7. Rap music appeared on the _______________ in the early 1980s. 8. A _______________ is a person who tries to persuade people to stop arguing or fighting. 9. A _______________ is a person who takes care of babies or children while their parents are away from home.
10. I have three _______________: two brothers and a sister. VI. Choose the correct words to complete the text. The Generation Gap The older generation often complain that today’s teenagers are very different 1 _______________ young people in the 1970s. In the past, teenagers used to be more polite 2 _______________ the older generation. They were keen 3 _______________ books and outdoor activities as well. Today, adults often complain that modem teens aren’t as polite. They say teens aren’t interested 4 _______________ books and they get bored 5 _______________ things very quickly. They’re just crazy 6 _______________ texting. 1. A. for B. from C. about 2. A. for B. to C. with 3. A. on B. with C. at 4. A. in B. for C. at 5. A. from B. about C. with 6. A. with B. about C. On VII. Fill in each blank in the essay about extended families with ONE suitable word. Families are the most important parts of our society. If the families in a community are strong, it means this community is much more 1 _______________. In my opinion, having extended families to live together is the best for some reasons. First of all, if you live in an extended family, it means there are always some people 2 _______________ are willing to help you whenever you need. It is very beneficial if you are in a bad situation. For instance, one of my friends lives with his grandfather. He had a terrible accident last week and his grandfather, who has been retired, looked 3 _______________ him all week. This experience 4 _______________ me think that, extended families are good for everyone when they need help. Moreover, living in an extended family 5 _______________ an amazing opportunity to spend time together. When your relatives live far away from each other, therefore, you can see each other only on holidays. If you live with your extended family, you will have a 6 _______________ to spend more time with them. Furthermore, it is good to live in extended families to share the house expenses. If you live in a city, you must pay rent, gas and electricity 7 _______________ as well as for credit cards... etc. It is really