Generation Gap
Vocabulary for today)))
Gen X,Y,Z,C- прокоління X,Y,Z,C
In my view- як на мене
I see, however- Розумію, проте
Fair enough- досить справедливо
Adulthood- зрілість
Flexible- гнучкий
To adapt- адаптуватись
Digital device addiction- залежність від
гаджетів
To glue to the phone- бути приклеіним до
телефону
Military service- військова служба
REMEMBER: YOU SPEAK-OTHER LISTEN, THEY SPEAK-YOU LISTEN
BE KIND, ENERGETIC AND LET’S GET IT STARTED
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Gen C
The generation born after January 1st 2020, preceeding Gen Z. Named after the viral
Corona Virus, this generation is destined for a life of turmoil and confusion. The social
distancing Covid-19 brought us will likely make this generation even more socially
awkward than Gen Z. They've been born into a world tangled with problems and chaos,
so let’s do our best to welcome them with open arms... From 1,5 meters away)))
What generation do you belong to? Your parents? Kids?
What is generation gap? Have you ever faced with any problems in
communication with your older family members?
How old are you? Do you enjoy your age? Why? Why not? What is the
advantage/disadvantage of being your age?
What do you think is the best age to be? Explain your opinion.
Are you afraid to get older? Are you afraid of wrinkles on your face and
loose skin?
Are young people generally more selfish than their parents and
grandparents?
o Does age make you more aware of and caring for others?
Most countries give young people rights as they reach a certain age. For
example, British people can legally make love or fight for their country at
the age of 16; they can drink, vote and drive a car when they are 18.
o Do you think that any of the age limits need changing?
Some people think you should give something to society before you have
the right to join it.
o Should young people have to do some form of military or community
service by law?
Should people of between 50 and 55 be forced to retire from their jobs in
order to make way for younger workers?
If people are still able to (and want to) work, should they have to retire
when the reach a certain age?
o Explain your opinion.
In most countries the legal retirement age for men is five years older than
for women, even though women live longer than men on average.
o Why do you think this is?
o Is this fair, or should it be changed?
Are there many things that the old can teach the young or are they
hopelessly out of touch by the time they reach a certain age?
o What things were you taught by your older family members?
o How have they been useful to you in your life?
In most countries, compulsory education is targeted at five to sixteen year
olds.
o Would it be better to offer it to pensioners who want to learn rather
than young people who prefer not to be in school? Explain your
opinion.
In Russia, China and many other countries, there is a tradition of choosing
leaders who are quite advanced in years.
o Do you think that older people make better leaders? Explain your
opinion.
Should the elderly be expected to pay for rent utilities out of their own
savings or should appropriate accommodation and nursing be provided by
the tax payer? Explain your opinion.
Some people say that men age better than women, and remain attractive
longer. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
Some people say that men never grow up, they just get bigger. Do you
agree? Explain your opinion.
Some people say that young women are usually two to three years more
mature than young men. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
In most countries women live an average of five to six years longer than
men. Why do you think this is?
In some countries having children is considered a way of "investing in the
future", and young people are expected to give money to their parents when
they get a job, and then to care for them when they retire.
o What are the good points and what are the bad points about this
system?
Many countries are facing the problem of an "aging population", i.e. there
will soon be more old people than young people.
o What problems will this cause?
o What can be done to prepare for them?
How do you feel about your parents growing older?
If your parents could no longer care for themselves, would you let them live
with you or put them in a nursing home?
Do you prefer to live in the retirement home or live with young people?
Should parents continue to finance their children after the children are 18?
Where do you wish to live when you are old?
Where do you see yourself when you are 70 years old?
Should older people spend their money on themselves, or save it for their
children to have after they die?
What advice would you give to an older person who wants to feel young?
Some people say that youth is a state of mind, do you agree?
