Unit 2 the generation gap

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

(Pronunciation 2 trang 11) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Rewrite the following sentences using contractions. Then practise saying them. 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 nhiều đáp án) Find the EIGHT words in the word search.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 12) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 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 the 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 [ ___ ] as 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. 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 have had growing up don’t always apply to their children’s life. Therefore, it is very important for people of different generations to be [ ___ ] new ideas. Understanding each other’s views and values will help to bridge the generation gap.

(Grammar 1 trang 13-14) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 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 your school uniform on. 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 life 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 don’t 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 using the correct forms of the words in the box. Some words are used more than once. 1. In my family, there are several rules that we all [ ___ ] follow. 2. 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 earlier. 8. My parents don’t 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. (must)

(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. (mustn’t)

(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. (not have to)

(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. (should)

(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. (had to)

(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. (shouldn’t)

(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. (mustn’t)

(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. (has to)

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

(Reading 2 trang 15-16) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Read the text and complete these sentences with no more than TWO words from the text. 1. Bridging the generation gap is important to avoid [ ___ ] and conflicts between the 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. The relationship between family members can suffer because of [ ___ ] or lack of it. 5. Healthy [ ___ ] means love, care, loyalty, and respect for family members, no matter what they say, think, or do.

(Speaking 1 trang 16-17) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the conversations by choosing the best answers. Then practise reading them. 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) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about the generation gap. I think the generation gap is the difference in the way people think about the world around them. It comes from the [ ___ ] that people experience during their lives. There is a generation gap in my family because I live with my [ ___ ], which consists of three generations. My grandparents and my parents still hold [ ___ ] about our life, so they don’t agree on many things including our clothes, hairstyles or lifestyle. I feel the generation gap the most whenever we discuss my [ ___ ]. To overcome the generation gap, my parents and I often spend time talking with each other to understand each side’s [ ___ ].

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

It is not necessary for young people to go to university. (not have to)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In many Asian cultures, it is the responsibility of firstborn children to look after their aging parents. (have to)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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) (Trả lời tự luận)

Write an essay (120-150 words) to express your opinion about the statement below. You can either agree or disagree with it. Use the ideas in the table to help you.

Living with extended family helps bridge the generation gap.

Agree: Different generations share ideas, values, and experiences with each other on a regular basis. Different generations learn to understand and respect their differences.

Disagree: There are often disagreements or even conflicts between different generations. It is difficult to build healthy family relationships.