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1 UNIT 2. The generation gap 2A. 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. 2B. 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 adjectives given. 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.
2 III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given. suit rely on force accept experiment influence achieve share hire grow up practise try out 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
3 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 modern 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 hard to pay them alone, but if you live with your extended family it means, you can share all the expenses. In conclusion, living in an extended family brings a lot of 8 __________ . Members in extended families can help each other and have a(n) 9 __________ to see each other. Because of all these reasons, it is better to live in an extended family than in a(n) 10 __________ family. • Prepositions VIII. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition. 1. The children were arguing __________ which TV programme to watch. 2. Television can have a positive influence __________ young people. 3. It is absolutely critical __________ us to know the truth. 4. Journalists were __________ the scene within minutes. 5. Your view __________ these things changes as you get older. 6. Many people now rely __________ the Internet for news. 7. He was curious __________ how she would react. 8. I have the greatest respect __________ her work. 9. Researchers found a number of important differences __________ the way boys and girls learn. 10. These societies have to change their attitudes __________ women. 11. Hoa is completely different __________ her sister. 12. The children are finding it hard to adapt __________ the new school. 2C. Grammar • Modal verbs: must, have to and should I. Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t. 1. You __________ go to bed early when you go to school the next day.
4 2. You __________ eat a lot of fast food - it’s bad for you. 3. You __________ find someone to ask about your homework. 4. The teacher is annoyed with Quan — he __________ behave better in class. 5. I __________ really play these computer games - they are a waste of time. 6. We __________ make a reservation at the restaurant for your birthday dinner. II. You are having dinner with people you don’t know well. Which of the things below should you do and which shouldn’t you do in your culture? 1. You __________ speak with your mouth full. 2. You __________ wait for the others before you start eating. 3. You __________ eat with your fingers. 4. You __________ make a noise when you drink something. 5. You __________ use a spoon for soup. 6. You __________ put your chopsticks and spoons on the plate when you finish. III. Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences. 1. In a park, you (must / mustn’t) __________ walk on the grass. 2. On a bus, you (must / mustn’t) __________ talk to the driver. 3. In a library, students (may / must) __________ borrow up to six books. 4. In an exam, students (must / mustn’t) __________ answer all the questions. 5. To ride a motorbike, students (must / have to) __________ be over 16 years old. 6. In a hotel, guests (must / have to) __________ use the exit only in an emergency. IV. Complete the sentences with the correct form of must, have to or should. Use the information in brackets to help you. 1. Phong __________ write three one-thousand-word essays for his course. (It’s necessary.) 2. We __________ tidy up the house. Mum will be home soon. (It’s a good idea.) 3. You __________ park here. You’ll get a fine. (obligation not to do this) 4. You __________ pay for children. They can come in for free. (It isn’t necessary.) 5. The sign says you __________ keep your dog on a lead. (It’s necessary.) 6. You __________ smoke anywhere in the building. It isn’t allowed. (obligation not to do this) 7. You __________ wear a helmet when you ride your motorbike. It’s the law. (It’s necessary.) 8. Do children __________ go to school on Saturdays? (Is it necessary?) 9. You __________ wear jeans to a job interview. (It isn’t a good idea.) 10. You __________ pay for the coffee. It’s free. (It isn’t necessary.) V. Complete the sentences with the phrases below. must be must study must wear mustn’t eat mustn’t run mustn’t wear should arrive shouldn’t bring School Rules 1. Girls __________ skirts and black shoes. 2. Boys __________ long hair. 3. Morning classes start at 7.00 am. Students __________ at school by 6.50 am if possible. 4. You __________ inside school. It’s dangerous. Please walk everywhere. 5. You __________ anything in the classrooms. Please have your lunch in the canteen or outside. 6. Students __________ polite to teachers all the time. 7. All students __________ Vietnamese literature, maths and English. These subjects are compulsory. 8. You __________ expensive things like cameras to school. Please leave them at home.