TEST (UNIT 2) I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A clear B wear C nuclear D experience A engineer B screen C three D teenager A generation B gender C digital D argument II Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A critical B cultural C influence D understand A education B individual C millennial D generation III Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences Personal , such as age and sex, are taken into account A characters B characteristics C personalities D values It was easy to tell the from the tourists A people B passengers C natives D pedestrians Different people have different about this subject A views B strength C awareness D beliefs Basic human include honesty, politeness and duty A amounts B values C benefits D views 10 There is sometimes a between the older and younger generations A conflict B war C debate D discussion 11 During the examination, students keep silent and focus on their own papers A need B can C might D have to 12 We make decisions together about what to for special events such as birthdays A should B shouldn’t C have to D don’t have to 13 Parents ask too many questions about where children go and what they A should B shouldn’t C must D mustn’t 14 You discuss family issues with all family members, including children A must B mustn’t C have to D don’t have to 15 You put the knife in your mouth - it’s very dangerous A have to B don’t have to C must D mustn’t IV Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below There are three extra words familiar significant upset meaningful popular foreign embarrassing disrespectful Today’s generation lives and breathes technology The child’s toys are likely to be electronic in nature, such as computer games to teach letters and numbers The older generation grew up in a time when handwritten letters meant something and texting was a 16 word Grandparents are usually going to be 17 if the children are texting at the dinner table or checking their smartphone email during a movie or family reunion This is seen as 18 to others in the room Older people not understand the social networking phenomenon and many are disturbed by the lack of privacy with which the younger generation lives Privacy seems to have 19 meaning for today’s children and even adults Most young people change careers at least once if not more often during a lifetime, and freelancing is becoming a (n) 20 alternative to the nine-to-five working week Younger family members can become “permanent students”, looking for more and more education V Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage Generation gap refers to the difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations which results in behavioral differences, and sometimes, 21 between them In other words, it is the difference in the thinking of the people of the older and younger generations that creates the 22 of understanding between them The most common example of the generation gap is seen in the family between parents and their children It is not only because of the gap in age but also because of the way parents 23 to a particular situation Advancement technology has led to the generation gap in this modem world Children tend to spend most of their time with their digital devices and busy with social media that they not discuss their problems with their parents The Internet 24 solutions to most of the problems that children needn’t ask their own parents for help, 25 the communication and leading to a generation gap Generation gap occurs not only between parents and children but also between teachers and students Students are likely to enjoy the classes of an open-minded teacher, who shows mutual 26 to the students The teachers, who tend to keep their students under unnecessary strict disciplines and practise hard ways to make them obey the orders, are usually disliked by the students This narrows minded thinking, especially 27 in the teachers of the older generation, eventually creates a gap between the students and teachers Another difference is the use of technology Young teachers tend to use more digital devices in class for their lessons that has a good 28 on the students Students take more interest and participate actively in the class discussion An old teacher has 29 frequent use of electronic devices that makes lessons boring, which is not enjoyed by the students and it creates a gap between them To 30 the generation gap, parents or teachers must be close to their children They should show interest and give time to the children, have open communication, and allow the child to feel free in all the situations 21 A opposition B wars C conflicts D sympathy 22 A lack B shortage C failure D miss 23 A behave B react C change D experience 24 A sets B allows C shows D provides 25 A reduce B to reduce C reducing D being reduced 26 A respect B politeness C benefit D friend 27 A watched B met C seen D considered 28 A impact B force C power D act 29 A fewer B more C less D much 30 A give up B reduce C make D leave VI Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question Generation Gap: Causes and Solutions Parents have a common complaint that their children after a certain age tend to disrespect them They look for more freedom and enjoy the company of their friends rather than staying at home These all are the changes when the kids grow from teenagers to adulthood This is the time when they want to be treated as big but the parents still consider them small They want to take their own decisions but they can’t because parents are there to take any important decisions about their children So, these issues sometimes create a problem and this is when the generation gap comes in There are lots of activities which interest the kids more but parents are not willing with it Instead of arguing with children and avoiding the discussion, it will be good that parents take a step forward and talk to their children Parents are the best friend of their children as they act as both good parents and friends As parents have spent a large amount of their time with their kids, so it is necessary that parents understand what their children are saying and how it can affect their life Any suggestions coming from parents can never be wrong, so teenagers should trust in them as they always want their children to progress in life Communication is the best way to bridge the gap and find a perfect solution Parents should sit with their children and talk about their needs so that parents know their children’s expectations Parents can also listen to their problems and look for a solution which is best for them Parents mustn’t force them to anything without interest but make them aware of their duties so that they it willingly As you are dealing with teenagers, you need to keep yourself in their situation and then think about it If parents feel that their children are disrespecting, they then tell that if their children want respect, they need to give it to other people too This is a lifetime lesson which they need to learn as it is not limited to their home but also when they go out and work in any organization Children must understand their limitations If they go beyond that, it will be difficult for them It is the duty of the parents that they make their kids understand their limitation and define a boundary for them This is done for the benefit of the children so that they know what is right and what is wrong for them 31 One of the main reasons for the generation gap is that A children can make their own decisions B children were not able to make their own decisions C the problems of the generation gap to be small D children are being treated as a child 32 Teenagers should trust their parents because A parents are their best friends and they always want their children to make progress B children understand what they are saying and what can affect their life C parents always treat their children as they are still young, and listen to them D parents have spent a large amount of their time at work and at home with their kids 33 In order to bridge the generation gap, one can all of the following EXCEPT A parents should have chats with their children to know their children’s expectations B parents should listen to their children’s problems and look for a solution C parents don’t have to force their children to anything without interest D parents should make their children aware of their duties so that they it willingly 34 In order to solve the problem of disrespect from children, parents should show that _ A children should go out more often and work in any organization B if children want respect, they need to show it to their parents too C parents are not willing with their children’s inappropriate activities D parents are there to take any important decisions about their children 35 One of the solutions to the problem of the generation gap is that A parents make their children know their limitations and their own boundary B parents must understand their limitations and define a boundary for them C children should know what is right and what is wrong for both parents and children D children realized that if parents go beyond their limitations they’ll have problems VII Complete the conversation, using the responses (A-G) given There are two extra ones A My friends get the permission to modem appliances, but I cannot get the permission for B Besides the curfew, there is a comparison fight Everyone hates to be compared C We love our parents, but misunderstandings have become a daily thing D According to our parents we never eat healthy food; they think we are only surviving on burgers and fries E So our parents are cool with us wearing short dresses, but when that dress turns out to be super short, the lecture is beginning! F Yes, my parents keep shouting at when I spend time on social networks communicating with my friends G We have grown up and want to stay out late with our friends, but our parents say no Nam: Do you live in a nuclear or an extended family, Sam? Sam: I live in a nuclear family with my parents and my younger sister Nam: Is there a generation gap in your family? Sam: Maybe 36 _ Nam: Really? Do they complain about your using cell phone? Sam: 37 _ _ Nam: My parents often ask me to come home early How about you? Sam: 38 _ I feel that I am being treated as a child Nam: Parents often set the curfew, and when kids don’t show up parents get worried The worry slowly changes into anger and that leads to an argument Sam: 39 _ My parents sometimes compare me with others I don’t like it Well, you know what will follow Nam: I agree with you No two people are the same Do your parents allow you to use the new hi-tech appliances? Sam: 40 _ _ Nam: I see When parents try to stop teens from using these devices, they feel angry VIII Complete the sentences without changing their meanings 41 It is a bad habit and a serious harm that children play computer games all day without rest Children 42 It is useful for many families to write down a set of rules about how family members are expected to behave Many families must 43 Many parents think that it’s a good idea to make the rules public by sticking them on the fridge Many parents think that they 44 It is unnecessary for children to report everything they in a day to their parents Children 45 It is important for a family to have rules about safe behavior, including rules about alcohol use, dating and screen time A family must IX Write complete sentences about how to limit teenagers’ screen time You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given Parents can make an impact on their child’s exposure to multimedia Here are a few tips to help regulate screen time 46 Children under the age of / have / no screen time The first two years of life / a time / rapid brain development Children / learn best / this critical time / interacting / others, playing and exploring Time away from a screen / encourage / healthy physical / social development _ _ _ _ 47 Parents / reduce screen time / all electronic devices / only hours a day Having activities / reading, doing puzzles, playing a board game / going for a walk / help / encourage / interaction _ _ _ _ 48 Parents / also create / ‘screen-free’ zone / home / designating a room or two / house / free of a TV, computer / electronic devices ‘Screen-free’ times / required / appropriate hours, like during dinner / before bedtime _ _ _ _ 49 Parents / not leave the TV / as background noise Even if the TV / on / while I other activities / happening, it / distracting / a child _ _ 50 Parents / lead / good role model / limiting their time spent / in front / TV / the computer / or using a smart phone or tablet Family time / seen / a priority / entertainment _ _