UNIT 2: THE GENERATION GAP

I. PHONECTICS
Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. generation B. disagreement C. necessary D. information
2. A. opinion B. example C. interest D. extended
3. A. conflict B. respect C. control D. protect
4. A. nuclear B. social C. language D. because
5. A. media B. uniform C. attention D. quality
Part 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. gap B. generation C. grandparent D. great
2. A. hold B. follow C. force D. notice
3. A. believe B. extend C. respect D. gender
4. A. special B. common C. consist D. conflict
5. A. manners B. conflicts C. objects D. viewpoints
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part 3: Choose the best answer.
1. I live in a/an ____ with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area.
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house
2. One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults.
A. nuclear family B. nuclear house C. extended family D. extended house
3. In my opinion, family members are responsible for ____.
A. the housework B. the chores C. homework D. A and B
4. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never ____ about way of life.
A. gives his opinion B. changes his mind C. gives his view D. keeps in mind
5. After graduating from university, I want to ____ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up
6. Four generations living in the same roof will have different ____ of lifestyle.
A. gaps B. rules C. manners D. viewpoints
7. Luckily, my parents are always willing to listen to my new ideas. They're very ____.
A. narrow-minded B. open-minded C. elegant D. careful
8. Anna often dresses ____ when going to the parties in order to attract her friends' attention.
A. plainly B. properly C. flashily D. soberly
9. They are forced to follow their native country’s cultural values such as the importance of family
and respect for the elderly.
A. protest B. control C. disagree D. respect
10.The ____ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of
university.
A. discrimination B. conflict C. agreement D. gap
11.My father used to ____ a lot of challenges before establishing his own insurance company.
A. provide B. enjoy C. give D. face
12.Although my mother and my sister disagree on many things, they try to get on with each other
very well.
A. give support B. have good understanding
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 C. have friendly relationships D. have sympathy
13.It is impossible to avoid daily __________ when you live with your extended family.
A. views B. attitudes C. characteristics D. argument
14.My parents are always open to different views. I ___________ agree with their opinions.
A. must B. have to C. don’t have to D. mustn’t
15.In the peak season, travellers ____ book their accommodation in advance.
A. have to B. must C. should D. ought
16.Jenny’s engagement ring is enormous! It ______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. might C. will D. should
17.In a(n) _________ family consisting of 3 generations: my grandparents, my parents, my sister, and I.
A. nuclear B. extended C. small D. childless
18.In some cultures, women don’t get an education. They ___ stay at home and do all the household
chores.
A. shouldn’t B. don’t have to C. should D. have to
19.I live in a/an _________ with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area.
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house
20.Different people may have different _____________ toward clothing because there’re no global
standards.
A. ways B. attitudes C. thinking D. behaviours
21.Asian American families often try to force their children to follow their native country’s cultural
values, such as the importance of family, respect for the elders and the community.
A. rude B. obey C. look up to D. corrupt
22.No hurting anyone's feelings or body, and asking permission to borrow other people's belongings
are examples of _________ behavior.
A. mature B. cultural C. curious D. respectful
23.If household chores are shared, the _________ is lighter on everyone.
A. burden B. argument C. extension D. female
24.Rap music appeared on the _________ in the early 1980s.
A. curiosity B. scene C. uniform D. duty
25.There are various techniques you can use to try and avoid family _______.
A. argument B. debate C. conflict D. qua
26.Personal computers are nearly as _______ in American homes as televisions.
A. common B. popular C. prominent D. dominant
27.Scientists are considering the widening _______ between the rich and the poor.
A. distance B. gap C. space. D. All are co
28.People must accept each other's _______ differences.
A. well-behaved B. extensive C. respectable D. cultural
29.Sometimes parents ___ be tolerant of their children’s childlike behaviors.
A. should B. must C. have to D. mustn’t
30.The ___ refers to the difference in attitudes or behavior between a younger generation and the
older one.
A. argument B. generation gap C. conflict D. disagreement
III. SPEAKING
Part 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
1. Would you mind if I opened the windows? It's too stuffy in here.

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 A. Yes, of course. B. No, please do. C. I think it is OK. D. You look so tired.
2. Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?
A. I'm not certain but it's maybe at the end of the street.
B. I totally agree with you.
C. Sorry, I never know you.
D. I'm busy. now.
3. From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right. D. There's no doubt about it.
4. I've been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University.
A. Just kidding! B. It's up to you.
C. Good job! D. Same to you. Thanks!
5. Don't forget to finish your homework before class.
A. I'll do it later. B. Not much.
C. It's quite difficult. D. Thank you for reminding me.
6. Thanks a lot for helping me fix the car yesterday.
A. I'd love to. B. You're welcome. C. Of course not. D. I like it.
7. I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.
A. I see. I'll call him. B. The workshop was very useful.
C. That can't be John because he's in Paris now. D. No, I don't think so.
8. How do I sign up for the psychology course?
A. You need to fill in the online application form first. B. It's not yours.
C. The course was full. D. Your deadline is May 15.
9. What's about going to the waterpark?
A. That's a good idea. B. That's right. C. Of course! D. I'm sorry I can't.
10.Hi, I'd like to buy three tickets for the Lost in Fear.
A. How many tickets? B. I'm sorry. They were sold out.
C. We don't like this film. D. You should see other interesting films.
IV. READING
Part 5: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Stella McCartney was born in 1972, the daughter of pop star Sir Paul McCartney. She is the
youngest of three sisters. One sister is a potter and the other sister does the same job as their mother
used to do - she works as a photographer. Stella's brother, James, is a musician. Stella first hit the
newspaper headlines in 1995 when she graduated in fashion design from art college. At her final show,
her clothes were modeled by her friends, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, both well-known models.
Unsurprisingly, the student show became front-page news around the world. Stella hadn't been in the
news before as a fashion designer but she had spent time working in the fashion world since she was
fifteen. In March 1997, Stella went to work for the fashion house Chloe. People said the famous fashion
house had given her the job because of her surname and her famous parents but Stella soon showed
how good she was. She designs clothes which she would like to wear herself, although she's not a
model, and many famous models and actors choose to wear them. In 2001 Stella started her own
fashion house and has since opened stores around the world and won many prizes. A lifelong
vegetarian, McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her design. Instead, she uses silk, wool and
other animal-derived fabrics.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Stella's family?

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 A. She has three sisters. B. One of her sisters is a photographer.
C. She is the youngest. D. Her father is a famous singer.
2. Stella, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss ____.
A. met for the first time at her fashion show B. are very famous fashion models
C. had been friends before 1995 D. all performed at the final show in 1995
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the show?
A. Everyone was surprised when Stella's show was successful.
B. The models performed clothes designed by Stella.
C. The show was the last show of Stella.
D. There was no one famous appearing in the show.
4. Stella thinks about the kinds of clothes that ____.
A. famous people like to wear B. she likes to wear
C. well-known models perform beautifully D. bring her prizes
5. The word “lifelong” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. permanent B. inconstant C. temporary D. changing
Part 6: Read the text the generation gap and answer the questions.
THE GENERATION GAP IS DISAPPEARING
Despite complaints about the widening generation gap in modern society, in an increasing number
of households the generation gap is shrinking or disappearing thanks to changes in parents' attitudes
and behaviour. Parents also want to be closer to their teenage children.
A lot of parents have changed their approach to discipline. Instead of forcing their children to do
things in a very controlling way, parents try to reason with their children and explain what they expect
them to do and why.
It is also true that family members have become more open to each other. Topics such as sex and
drugs, which used to be avoided in family conversations, are now more common.
In addition, parents nowadays are more youthful in appearance and attitudes. It is common to see
parents joining in activities such as rollerblading or in-line skating with their children.
Moreover, the most important factor is that more and more parents and teenagers have found
some common interests. They may share the same tastes in music, films, or other forms of
entertainment.
Some people worry that when the generation gap is disappearing, children may have less respect
for their parents and the older generations. This may happen; that is why parents always need to be
alert and interfere if they notice any danger signs.
1. Why is the generation gap disappearing in many families?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What do parents often do when asking their children to do something?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What is an example that shows more open communication among family members?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.What is the most important factor for the disappearance of the generation gap?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Why do people worry that the generation gap is disappearing?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 7: Read the text and choose the best answer
“Generation gap’’ is a popular term used 10 describe the differences between generations. The
young and the old do not (1) _____ each other well because of their (2) ______ experiences, opinions,

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habits, and behavior. 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 on their own (6) ____. Parents, blinded by their love for their children, would rather have
their own experiences (7) _____ the experiences of their kids. 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.
1. A. accept B. understand C. experience D. respect
2. A. different B. difficult C. similar D. unexpected
3. A. present B. prevent C. encourage D. increase
4. A. send B. encourage C. improve D. prove
5. A. control B. focus C. conflict D. action
6. A. road B. way C. street D. place
7. A change B. stop C. replace D. develop
8. A. decided B. safe C. unsure D. sure
V. WRITING
Part 8: Complete the sentences without change their meaning
1. I am expected to get home by curfew
 I should______________________________________________________________________
2. It’s important for a family to have rule about safe behavior, including rules about alcohol use,
dating and curfew
 A family must _______________________________________________________________
3. Perhaps Susan knows the address.
 Susan_________________________________________________________________________
4. It is not necessary for young people to go to university. (not have to)
 Young people ____________________________________________________ university.
5. People are not allowed to post rude comments on the website. (must not)
 People ____________________________________________________________on the website.
6. It is mandatory for all cyclists to wear their helmets. (must)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. It is compulsory for the students in this school to wear the uniform. (must)
 ________________________________________________________________________________
8. We wear helmets when we ride a motorbike. (have to)
 We ________________________________________________________
9. I book the tickets in advance. (don’t have to)
 I __________________________________________________________
10. Alia, you say rude words like that. (mustn’t)
 Alia, you ___________________________________________________

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