Unit 2 The Generation Gap

(Pronunciation 1 trang 11) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the sentences and choose the full form of each underlined contraction. 1. She’s never discussed her problems with her father. “She’s” means ____. 2. There’s always some disagreement between me and my mother. “There’s” means ____. 3. I’d like some fruit cake, please. “I’d” means ____. 4. We’d lived with our extended family before we moved to a new house. “We’d” means ____.

(Pronunciation 2 trang 11) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Rewrite the sentences by choosing the correct contraction. 1. Many people ____ like to live with their extended family. 2. Parents ____ limit their children’s screen time. 3. Even facts ____ make people change their minds. 4. She said she ____ like to go to the park.

(Vocabulary 1 trang 11) (Lựa chọn) Look at the word search and select all eight words hidden in it.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 12) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 1. It is impossible to avoid daily ____ when you live with your extended family. 2. Older generations often have very ____ about how people should live. 3. We should respect the ____ that have been passed down from previous generations. 4. Educational games can help bridge the ____ between children, parents, and grandparents. 5. Older generations can cope with difficulties because they have ____ many changes in their lives. 6. My little brother always asks questions and is ____ to find out all the answers. 7. Gen Zers are very ____ because they always come up with new ideas or things. 8. My parents need to ____ someone to look after my grandparents.

(Vocabulary 3 trang 13) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the text using the words and phrases in the box. Use each item once only. In Asian cultures, many people still live with their [ ___ ], which usually consists of three or more generations. Members of such families often have [ ___ ] or even come into conflict due to [ ___ ]. Older generations may have [ ___ ] about gender roles and may want younger generations to agree with them. For example, many Asian parents still force their children to [ ___ ] when choosing careers and other activities. They fail to realise that they may not share many [ ___ ]. The [ ___ ] parents had while growing up do not always apply to their children’s lives. Therefore, it is very important for people of different generations to be [ ___ ] new ideas. Understanding each other’s views and values will help bridge the generation gap.

(Grammar 1 trang 13-14) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 1. My mother wanted to become a dancer, but she ____ follow in her parents’ footsteps and became a medical doctor. 2. You ____ wear shorts to school. Please put on your school uniform. 3. My parents are always open to different views. I ____ agree with their opinions. 4. I think parents ____ limit their children’s screen time to protect their eyesight. 5. Parents ____ expect their children to take care of them when they get old. Their adult children will have their own lives and many other duties. 6. There are agreed rules in each family that its members ____ follow. 7. You should be yourself! You ____ worry too much about what other people think about you. 8. In some cultures, women do not get an education. They ____ stay at home and do all the household chores.

(Grammar 2 trang 14) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb or expression. 1. In my family, there are several rules that we all ____ follow. 2. When he was growing up, my father ____ do any household chores. They were his mother’s and sisters’ responsibility. 3. In our culture, the firstborn son ____ take care of his parents when they get old. 4. Some people think children ____ interrupt their parents or older people. 5. To get on with each other, we ____ respect our differences. 6. My grandfather belongs to a different generation, so he ____ force his own views on me. 7. As the only daughter in the family, my aunt ____ do a lot of household chores, so she left school early. 8. My parents do not allow me to stay out late. I ____ return home before 9:30 p.m.

(Grammar 3.1 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

You are required to ask your parents for permission before going out.

(Grammar 3.2 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

You are not allowed to colour your hair.

(Grammar 3.3 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

It is not necessary for children to go to kindergarten.

(Grammar 3.4 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

It is a good idea for parents to try to understand their teenage children.

(Grammar 3.5 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

Women were responsible for all household chores in the past.

(Grammar 3.6 trang 15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

It is not a good idea for you to study at night.

(Grammar 3.7 trang 15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

You are not allowed to stay overnight at your friend’s house.

(Grammar 3.8 trang 15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original sentence.

He is required to look after his younger brother when his parents are still at work.

(Reading 1 trang 15) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and choose the best answer for each blank. “Generation gap” is a popular term used to describe the differences between generations. The young and the old do not (1) ____ each other well because of their (2) ____ experiences, opinions, habits, and behaviour. That is why parents often try to (3) ____ their children from doing things that they believe would harm them. On the other hand, children do their best to (4) ____ that they are responsible and can take (5) ____ of their own lives. Neither parents nor children are wrong. They are both right in their own (6) ____. Parents, blinded by their love for their children, would rather have their own experiences (7) ____ the experiences of their children. In contrast, their children are completely (8) ____ that their decisions are right and are based on current situations that their parents may not be aware of.

(Reading 2 trang 15-16) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and complete the sentences with information from the text. 1. Bridging the generation gap is important to avoid ____ and conflicts between generations in a family. 2. Because they have more ____, parents believe they know what their children need. 3. Children should also learn important ____ from their parents. 4. Relationships between family members can suffer because of ____ or lack of it. 5. Healthy ____ means love, care, loyalty, and respect for family members.

(Speaking 1 trang 16-17) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the conversations by choosing the best answers. 1. Tom: Mum, ____ go to Nam’s birthday party this Saturday evening? Tom’s mum: Yes, certainly. 2. Lan: Dad, do you mind if I invite some friends to my birthday party? Lan’s dad: ____. 3. Khoa: Mum, is it OK if I stay overnight at a friend’s house? Khoa’s mum: ____. You must be home by 10 p.m. 4. Nam: Mr Quang, ____ if I left the class five minutes early today? Mr Quang: I’d rather you didn’t, if you don’t mind.

(Speaking 2 trang 17) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the information and complete the talk about the generation gap in a family. Meaning: differences in the ways people of different ages think about the world Family type: an extended family with three generations Older family members’ views: traditional Greatest disagreement: career choice Solution: talking and listening to understand each other I think the generation gap is the difference in the way people think about the world around them. It often comes from the (1) ____ that people experience during their lives. There is a generation gap in my family because I live with my (2) ____, which consists of three generations. My grandparents and parents still hold (3) ____ about life, so we disagree about clothes, hairstyles, and lifestyles. I feel the generation gap most strongly whenever we discuss my (4) ____. To overcome the generation gap, my parents and I spend time talking and listening to understand each other’s (5) ____.

(Writing 1.1 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

It is not necessary for young people to go to university.

(Writing 1.2 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

It is important that parents be good role models for their children.

(Writing 1.3 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

It is advisable for parents and children to spend time together.

(Writing 1.4 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

Parents are not allowed to leave their young children alone at home.

(Writing 1.5 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

In many Asian cultures, it is the responsibility of firstborn children to look after their ageing parents.

(Writing 1.6 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

It is not a good idea for women to leave their jobs after getting married.

(Writing 1.7 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

It is important for all family members to follow the family house rules.

(Writing 1.8 trang 17) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

People are not allowed to post rude comments on the website.

(Writing 2.1 trang 18) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

my opinion / living / extended family / best way / bridge / generation gap.

(Writing 2.2 trang 18) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

When / live / together / different generations / start / share ideas and values / regular basis.

(Writing 2.3 trang 18) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Parents / should / explain / children / why / they have a job / describe / what / do at work.

(Writing 2.4 trang 18) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Living / extended family / provide / opportunity for people / get / understand and respect / generational differences.

(Writing 2.5 trang 18) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Older people / more likely / accept / behaviour and lifestyle / their children or grandchildren.

(Writing 3 trang 18) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the ideas and complete the essay expressing agreement with the statement. Statement: Living with an extended family helps bridge the generation gap. Ideas: - different generations regularly share ideas, values, and experiences - family members understand each other better - people learn to understand and respect generational differences - teenagers appreciate their grandparents’ values - older people accept their grandchildren’s lifestyles Due to their differences, there is always a gap between generations. In my opinion, living with an extended family is one of the best ways to bridge this gap. First, when living together, different generations regularly (1) ____. Parents, aunts, and uncles can tell children about their activities at work, while children can talk about school, friends, and their interests. Through these daily exchanges, family members (2) ____. In addition, living with an extended family gives people an opportunity to (3) ____. For example, teenagers may begin to appreciate their grandparents’ values, while older people may become more willing to (4) ____. In short, living with an extended family encourages people to share their experiences and accept their differences. This can (5) ____ and strengthen family bonds.

(Writing 3 trang 18) (Bài làm trên giấy) Write an essay of 120-150 words expressing your opinion about the statement below. You may agree or disagree.

Living with an extended family helps bridge the generation gap.

Ideas for agreement:

- Different generations regularly share ideas, values, and experiences.

- Different generations learn to understand and respect their differences.

Ideas for disagreement:

- There are often disagreements or conflicts between generations.

- It may be difficult to build healthy family relationships.