THE GENERATION GAP (GLOBAL SUCCESS 11 – Unit 2)

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1. I live in a ________ family, with my parents and my older sister.
2. We are now able to keep in touch through many social media _________.
3. Sometimes you need to _______ on others for help.
4. There is a widespread _______ that women should stay at home and look after children.
5. Children are, by nature, ________ about the world surrounding them.
Choose the correct answer for the following questions.
1. You ________ respect older people. You can learn something valuable from them.
A. must B. shouldn’t
2. You _______ ask your parents for permission if you want to dye your hair.
A. mustn’t B. should
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. avoid B. accept C. value D. awake
2. A. fixed B. relied C. welcomed D. argued
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.
3. A. experience B. influence C. breadwinner D. argument
4. A. value B. belief C. respect D. hotel
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. There is a traditional ______ that men are the breadwinners in the family, but it is gradually
changing.
A. definition B. pattern C. belief D. prospect
6. Living in an extended family, we often ______ over small things such as who is responsible for
putting the rubbish out.
A. adapt B. rely C. believe D. argue
7. Older people often have ______ ideas about the world, which causes some annoyance in the
family.
A. fixed B. flexible C. logical D. interested
8. Gen Zers are sometimes called ______ natives who are born in the era of technology.
A. social B. economic C. digital D. psychological
9. My parents and I ______ opposing views on the matter of which major I should pursue at
university.
A. lend B. hold C. cause D. break
10. Generation ______ refers to the difference in beliefs and behaviours between young and older
people.
A. key B. core C. hole D. gap
11. Daily ______ between grandparents and children are unavoidable when they live under the same
roof.
A. arguments B. possibilities C. dangers D. routines
12. Mark’s parents are quite permissive. They don’t force him to follow in their ______.
A. footsteps B. footdoors C. footyards D. footkeys
13. Even when you live in a nuclear family, you still have to deal with generational ______.
A. agreement B. conflict C. negotiation D. success
14. Each generation has its common ______ which are largely influenced by changes in socio-
economic developments.
A. capabilities B. achievements C. characteristics D. disagreements
15. You should ______ your parents’ opinions and take their advice because they have a lot of life
experience.
A. avoid B. respect C. disagree D. imagine
16. The festival is held annually to promote traditional cultural ______.
A. methods B. shapes C. origins D. values
17. Students ______ wear student cards when they are at school. It’s the rule at our school.
A. have to B. must C. should D. shouldn’t
18. In the past, women ______ stay at home and did all household chores.
A. must B. shouldn’t C. should D. had to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. David hardly confides in his parents because he often finds himself in conflict with them.
A. loyalty B. gap C. disagreement D. harmony
20. My parents hold traditional views about what jobs men and women should do.
A. structures B. opinions C. differences D. similarities
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
For people in most cultures, the generation gap in their family is mainly about differences in
musical tastes, career choices, and lifestyles. In Asian American families, however, the process of
adapting to American culture makes the generation gap (21) ______. Naturally, children of Asian
American immigrants adapt to American culture much faster than their parents. On the other hand,
many first-generation Asian American parents fail to (22) ______ to the new culture. They continue
to use their native language. They keep practising their traditional (23) ______ and old culture. They
often try to force their children to follow their native country's cultural (24) ______, such as the
importance of family, respect for the elders and the community.
Due to their different attitudes to the new culture, Asian American children may have cultural
values different from their parents' Asian cultural values. They may not do what their parents want
them to do or what they are (25) ______ to do. As a result, Asian American parents may fail to have
their children follow the family traditional values.
21. A. smaller B. wider C. brighter D. sharper
22. A. relate B. rely C. argue D. adapt
23. A. moment B. effect C. present D. lifestyle
24. A. values B. origins C. experiences D. achievements
25. A. expected B. reported C. reflected D. measured
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 26 to 30.
Over the past two centuries, different generations were born and given different names. Each
generation comes with its characteristics, which are largely influenced by the historical, economic,
and social conditions of the country they live in. However, in many countries the following three
generations have common characteristics.
Generation X refers to the generation born between 1965 and 1980. When Gen Xers grew up,
they experienced many social changes and developments in history. As a result, they are always
ready for changes and prepared to work through changes. Gen Xers are also known as critical
thinkers because they achieved higher levels of education than previous generations.
Generation Y, also known as Millennials, refers to those born between the early 1980s and
late 1990s. They are curious and ready to accept changes. If there is a faster, better way of doing
something, Millennials want to try it out. They also value teamwork. When working in a team,
Millennials welcome different points of view and ideas from others.
Generation Z includes people born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, a time of great
technological developments and changes. That is why Gen Zers are also called digital natives. They
grew up online and never knew the world before digital and social media. They are very creative and
able to experiment with platforms to suit their needs. Many Gen Zers are also interested in starting
their own businesses and companies. They saw so many people lose their jobs, so they think it is
safer to be your own boss than relying on someone else to hire you.
Soon a new generation, labelled Gen Alpha, will be on the scene. Let's wait and see if we will
notice the generation gap.
(Adapted from English 11 Global Success by Hoang Van Van et al.)
26. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Characteristics of Different Generations
B. Generational Differences in Different Societies
C. Cultural Differences among Generations
D. Similarities among Different Generations
27. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. thinkers B. changes C. developments D. Gen Xers
28. According to paragraph 2, why are Gen Xers called ‘critical thinkers’ when compared to
previous generations?
A. They had better educational opportunities.
B. They achieved higher levels of education.
C. They were able to think in a logical way.
D. They were exposed to different social contexts.
29. The word welcome in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. create B. disapprove C. accept D. mention
30. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Gen Yers are those who are willing to accept changes.
B. Gen Zers were familiar with the world before digital and social media.
C. Teamwork is highly appreciated by Gen Yers.
D. A new generation called Gen Alpha will arrive soon.
THE GENERATION GAP (GLOBAL SUCCESS 11 – Unit 2) (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. discuss B. children C. lifestyle D. opinion
2. A. values B. forces C. changes D. Fixes
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.
3. A. mindset B. feature C. parent D. respect
4. A. argument B. tradition C. agreement D. Extension
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Parents should know how to ______ their children's screen time.
A. achieve B. argue C. generate D. limit
6. Gen Zers are called digital ______ because they are born in the era of technology.
A. mindsets B. habits C. natives D. gaps
7. I prefer to live in a(n) ______ family, with my parents and sisters.
A. extended B. nuclear C. common D. valuable
8. Daily ______ are unavoidable when grandparents live with their grandkids under the same roof.
A. conflicts B. agreements C. viewpoints D. attitudes
9. My grandfather holds a ______ idea about what men should do, which I totally disagree with.
A. logical B. valuable C. curious D. fixed
10. Sometimes a frank discussion can help ______ the generation gap between parents and children.
A. fill B. bridge C. mark D. fix
11. Her 5-year-old son is very ______; he always asks questions about things surrounding him.
A. experienced B. responsive C. usual D. curious
12. Young people nowadays are interested in starting their own businesses rather than being ______
by someone.
A. gained B. hired C. lost D. missed
13. It's important that people of different generations should be ______ to new ideas.
A. unacceptable B. traditional C. open D. experienced
14. Tung has been upset recently because his parents forced him to follow in their ______. He wants
to become an artist instead.
A. footsteps B. footdoors C. footways D. footpaths
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15. Members of an extended family are likely to come into ______ due to generational differences.
16. Cultural ______ that have been passed down from previous generations should be respected.
17. Many parents ______ the view that teenagers shouldn't colour their hair.
Rewrite the following sentences.
18. You are not permitted to pierce your nose. (mustn't)
→ ____________________________________________________________________
19. It's not a good idea for you to use your mobile phone at bedtime. (shouldn't)
→ ____________________________________________________________________
20. It's not necessary for you to ask your parents for permission. (don't have to)
→ ____________________________________________________________________
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
WHAT CAUSES THE GENERATION GAP?
'Generation gap' is a popular term used to describe the differences between generations. The
young and the old do not (21) ______ each other well because of different experiences, opinions,
habits, and behaviour. That is why parents often try to prevent their children from doing things that
they believe would (22) ______ them. On the other hand, children do their best to prove that they are
responsible and can take (23) ______ of their own lives.
Neither parents nor children are wrong. They are both right in their own way. Parents, (24)
______ by their love for their children, would rather have their own experiences replace the
experiences of their kids. In contrast, their children are completely sure that their decisions are right
and are based on current situations that their parents may not be (25) ______ of.
(Adapted from English 11 Global Success Workbook by Hoang Van Van et al.)
21. A. explore B. accept C. replace D. understand
22. A. benefit B. focus C. encourage D. harm
23. A. step B. control C. action D. measure
24. A. planned B. stopped C. changed D. blinded
25. A. safe B. decided C. easy D. aware
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 26 to 30.
As time goes by, customs and traditions, which help shape the identity of an individual,
change. That is why people belonging to different generations don't usually share the same values
and beliefs. The difference in politics, culture, and other areas of life is what separates the
generations and is often described as a generation gap. This can lead to frequent disagreements or
even conflicts between the generations in a family. Therefore, bridging the generation gap is
important. Below are some tips on how different generations in a family can connect.
First, all generations should be open to new ideas. Having more life experiences, parents often
think that they know what is best for their children. However, the world is changing all the time. So,
parents should keep an open mind about new ideas or things that probably didn't even exist when
they were growing up. For their part, children should also be willing to listen to their parents and try
to learn important life lessons from them.
Second, it is important for parents and children to make time for each other every day. Poor
communication or lack of it can harm the relationship between family members. They should make
an effort to listen to each other. For example, start by asking your parents about how they spend their
day at work. Finding some enjoyable activities that you can all do together is the best way to
strengthen family bonds.
In conclusion, healthy family love can help bridge the generation gap. Parents and children
love each other for who they are, no matter what they say, think, or do. Even if people might not
approve of what other family members do or say, they are still family and always will be.
(Adapted from English 11 Global Success Workbook by Hoang Van Van et al.)
26. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The generation gap between grandparents and grandchildren
B. Advice on how to bridge the generation gap
C. Mutual love between parents and children
D. Changes in traditional views
27. The word separates in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. argues B. accepts C. divides D. impacts
28. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. generations B. ideas C. children D. parents
29. According to paragraph 2, what should parents do?
A. They should be open to new ideas.
B. They should allow their children to do whatever they want.
C. They should teach their children some moral lessons.
D. They should be willing to help their children.
30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. A lack of communication can compromise the relationship among family members.
B. An interesting activity that all family members can join helps strengthen family bonds.
C. Family relationships will suffer if any of its members disapprove of others' behaviour.
D. Conflicts among generations in a family can be caused by the difference in beliefs.
 THE GENERATION GAP (FIREND GLOBAL 11 – Unit 2) (1)
Choose the correct answer for the following questions.
1. He is ________ of taking care of his own.
A. controlling B. capable
2. I _________ quite well with my mother-in-law.
A. go through B. get on
3. My grandfather is very active _______ his eighties.
A. in B. on
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. adult B. lifespan C. infant D. transform
2. A. depended B. transformed C. argued D. controlled
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.
3. A. critical B. distrustful C. controlling D. dependent
4. A. idealistic B. miserable C. independent D. disconnected
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. His parents got ______ five years after their marriage and he was brought up by his grandparents.
A. engaged B. inherited C. divorced D. connected
6. The number of ______ in the world has increased thanks to medical advances.
A. centenarians B. hunters C. trainers D. psychologists
7. Tired as the mother was, she seemed very happy after ______ birth to her daughter.
A. making B. sharing C. coping D. giving
8. When you are being ______ into an adult, you may experience some physical changes.
A. transported B. conveyed C. transited D. transformed
9. My older brother is unhappy when other people call him ______.
A. suitable B. middle-aged C. flexible D. typical
10. After many years of messing around, John finally ______ and looked for a job.
A. settled down B. carried out C. brought about D. turned off
11. Young people are often ______, believing that they finally achieve success.
A. dependent B. idealistic C. appropriate D. responsive
12. I had a(n) ______ with my parents last night because we were loggerheads over my career path.
A. response B. exchange C. argument D. similarity
13. He was under pressure because he failed to ______ his parents' expectations.
A. come up with B. live up to C. get rid of D. make room for
14. He had a ______ feeling when he had to leave his family behind to pursue his dream.
A. disconnected B. typical C. comparative D. unsuitable
15. He became a wealthy man at the age of 30 when he ______ a fortune from his father.
A. filled B. explored C. exchanged D. inherited
16. The ______ with underlying health conditions are the most vulnerable to the virus.
A. challenger B. recruit C. employment D. elderly
17. I managed to survive a difficult ______ when my classmates made fun of my body changes.
A. adolescence B. appearance C. toddler D. brotherhood
18. My mother used to ______ me bedtime stories when I was small.
A. reading B. be reading C. been read D. read
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. When you reach puberty, you may feel miserable about some changes to your appearance.
A. comfortable B. independent C. unhappy D. depressed