UNIT 2.

THE GENERATION GAP

B. THỰC HÀNH
I. PRONUNCIATION
Task 1. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each
of the following questions.
1. A. belief B. express C. gender D. Millennial
2. A. nuclear B. critical C. curious D. accept
3. A. hire B. conflict C. limit D. influence
4. A. hold B. honesty C. housework D. historical
5. A. generation B. digital C. argue D. damage
6. A. take B. male C. native D. argument
7. A. job B. role C. follow D. electronic
8. A. family B. value C. media D. characteristic
9. A. suit B. screen C. social D. individualism
10. A. device B. difference C. thinker D. experience

Task 2. Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the
following questions.
1. A. argument B. nuclear C. belief D. gender
2. A. value B. experience C. thinker D. curious
3. A. millennial B. digital C. freedom D. honesty
4. A. express B. native C. media D. platform
5. A. influence B. limit C. damage D. opinion
6. A. conflict B. eyesight C. characteristic D. common
7. A. music B. social C. footstep D. extended
8. A. follow B. accept C. hire D. family
9. A. adapt B. difference C. parent D. children
10. A. generational B. individualism C. housework D. electronic

II. VOCABULARY
Task 1. Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.

1. nuclear family
2. extended family
3. Millennial
4. conflict
5. generation gap
6. male jobs
7. gender roles
8. digital natives
9. belief
10. individualism

Task 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable words from Task 1.
1. ___________________ is often highly valued in Western cultures, emphasising personal freedom and
independence.
2. ___________________ have changed significantly over time, with more women taking on traditionally
male roles in the workplace and at home.

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3. There can be a significant ___________________ between parents and their children, especially in
terms of cultural values and technology use.
4. My brother was born in 1996 and is considered as a ___________________.
5. Many elders hold a strong __________________ that women must do all the housework and childcare.
6. In a lot of cultures, the ___________________, including family members of many generations, is
highly valued for its support and guidance.
7. Many young people today are considered ___________________, having grown up with technology.
8. The difference in viewpoints resulted in a ___________________ between my friend and I.
9. Historically, manual labour and physically demanding jobs have been classified as ________________.
10. A _________________, consisting of just parents and their children, become more popular nowadays.

Task 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. Our family avoid arguing ______ trivial matters as we want to stay happy when we are at home.
A. on B. through C. over D. into
2. Each individual in the society needs to ______ their family when they encounter challenges and
difficulties.
A. run into B. rely on C. come round D. get through
3. Gen Z can easily ______ to changes as they are creative and adventurous.
A. adapt B. accept C. build D. follow
4. Blue light from smartphones or laptops can ______ eyesight. Therefore, children will suffer from eye
problems.
A. heal B. generate C. mend D. damage
5. Young people are able to ______ with platforms to suit their needs. They do not hesitate to try new
things.
A. experiment B. cultivate C. emphasise D. force
6. Parents need to ______ electronic devices from their children if they overuse them.
A. make off B. takeaway C. put down D. setup
7. Young people see many people lose their jobs, so they think it is safer to be their own bosses rather
than to be ______ by an employer.
A. reduced B. prepared C. hired D. experienced
8. The cultural ______ of Viet Nam have been passed down from generation to generation.
A. contributions B. gaps C. attitudes D. values
9. The current generation heavily relies on ______ for communication, entertainment, and accessing
information.
A. electronic devices B. music tastes C. screen time D. competitions
10. The younger generation should be taught to ______ others, regardless of age or background.
A. upset B. limit C. respect D. control

Task 4. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
1. Minh is always curious as he is keen on trying new things especially those related to technology.
A. indifferent B. interested C. uninformed D. naive
2. Younger generations now have more freedom in expressing their opinions in particular and themselves
in general.
A. improvement B. restriction C. attitude D. difference
3. The new generation needs to adapt quickly to the fast-changing world as their peers can leave them
behind if they do not.
A. negotiate B. refresh C. permit D. neglect
4. Children have to ask for their parents’ permission before using electronic devices.
A. acceptance B. approval C. freedom D. disagreement
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5. According to my boss, honesty is one of the most important characteristics to look for in a candidate
when they apply for the job.
A. sincerity B. principle C. cheating D. multifacet

Task 6. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences.

1. The new generation has the potential to achieve / allow great things with their skills and
determination.
2. The older generation should not force / upset their beliefs and ideas upon the younger generation.
3. The younger generation prioritises technological / educational opportunities such as higher study.
4. It is important for teenagers to ask for their parents’ career / permission before going out late.
5. Unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity can contribute to weight gain / control in
children.

III. GRAMMAR
Task 1. Choose the appropriate modal verb.
1. Children must / mustn’t recognize the importance of family traditions and cultural values, even if
they may seem outdated in the modern world.
2. Grandparents shouldn’t / should learn how to use smartphones or social media to stay connected
with their grandchildren.
3. Children have to / don’t have to respect old people because they have lots of life experiences.
4. Parents mustn’t / don’t have to force their children to follow their jobs; instead, they should give
advice and let their children choose their own careers.
5. Older generations must / had to rely on physical newspapers or books for information, but today’s
youth don’t have to, thanks to the internet.
6. Teenagers must / mustn’t appreciate the efforts their parents make for them, even if they don’t
always agree.
7. Teenagers should / shouldn’t listen to their parents’ advice and guidance, as they can help them
overcome difficult situations.
8. In previous generations, women had to / must follow specific gender roles, but today they don’t
have to / mustn’t limit their dreams and can pursue any career they like.

Task 2. Choose the correct answers.

1. In the past, young adults ______ follow social norms and expectations regarding relationships and
marriage, but now they have more freedom.
A. didn’t have to B. had to C. must D. mustn’t
2. Parents ______ spend quality time with their children to build a strong relationship.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
3. Children ______ always obey their parents’ instructions.
A. have to B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. had to
4. Teenagers ______ communicate openly with their parents about their problems.
A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. don’t have to D. should
5. In the near future, parents ______ accept that technology will play a vital role in their children’s lives,
even if they may not fully comprehend it themselves.
A. must B. will have to C. mustn’t D. won’t have to

Task 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and
correct it.
1. In the past, children had to obey their parents without question their authority.
A. In B. had to C. without D. question
2. The generation gap between grandparents and grandchildren can lead to differences on musical
preferences and tastes.
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 A. between B. lead to C. on D. tastes
3. The generation gap can effect fashion trends and styles, with each generation having their own unique
sense of fashion and aesthetic preferences.
A. effect B. with C. having D. of
4. Younger generations don’t have to rely solely at traditional sources of information; they can access
knowledge through the Internet.
A. don’t have to B. at C. access D. through
5. Children don’t have to take responsibility for their actions and face the consequences.
A. don’t have to B. take C. for D. consequences

C. BÀI KIỂM TRA

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.
Question 1: A. digital B. millennial C. device D. limit
Question 2: A. conflict B. influence C. critical D. colour

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.
Question 3: A. electronic B. generational C. traditional D. individualism
Question 4: A. conflict B. accept C. rely D. adapt

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: According to the nutritionist, children ______ avoid sugar drinks before bedtime so that they
will not get diabetes.
A. will B. have to C. may D. can
Question 6: You ______ take regular exercise and maintain a balanced diet to lead a healthy life.
A. might B. should not C. might not D. should
Question 7: He is a ______ thinker. He has sharp ideas and tries to see things in many aspects.
A. critic B. criticism C. critical D. criticising
Question 8: Why don’t you try it ______? It can be a great way to connect with your parents.
A. up B. of C. through D. out
Question 9: You need to ______ your parents’ love for you. They worked hard to bring you up.
A. disregard B. show C. value D. indicate
Question 10: Don’t ______ someone else too much. You should be more independent.
A. rely on B. put up C. come across D. run out
Question 11: Generations often ______ social values and norms, reflecting the difference of perspectives.
A. argue over B. bond over C. make over D. push over
Question 12: Different generations ______ agree on everything, but it is important to engage in open-
minded discussions.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. don’t have to D. have to
Question 13: I suggest that GenZ ______ be encouraged to develop their digital skills and passion for
social change.
A. mustn’t B. should C. may D. have
Question 14: Linh lives in a/an ______ family. It has 3 generations: her grandparents, her parents and
she.
A. nuclear B. small C. affected D. extended
Question 15: We ______ be rude when communicating with individuals from different age groups.
A. have to B. can C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
Question 16: My father and I have many ______ characteristics. People say that I take after him.
A. usual B. common C. physical D. generational

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Question 17: Being a digital ______, Hai easily adapts to new technologies and effortlessly uses digital
tools for various aspects of his life.
A. nation B. nativeness C. national D. native
Question 18: ______ is a defining trait of GenZ, as they prioritise personal autonomy and independence
in shaping their identities and making life choices.
A. Individualism B. Individual C. Individualise D. Individually
Question 19: When discussing generational differences, we ______ generalise or stereotype entire
generations.
A. should B. have to C. don’t have to D. shouldn’t

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 20: A boy and his father are talking in the house.
Boy: “Dad, is it ok if I go to the cinema with my friends tonight?
Father: “______. You have a lot of homework to complete.”
A. That’s very nice of you. B. I don’t completely agree.
C. I couldn’t agree with you more. D. I’m afraid you can’t.
Question 21: Two people are talking about an album.
A: “Can I see your family photo album?” - B: “______.”
A. Of course, you can. B. Don’t mention it.
C. My pleasure. D. You are welcome.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 22: Too much screen time and prolonged exposure to bright screens can gradually damage
eyesight over time.
A. extended B. redundant C. mild D. sensible
Question 23: The traditional view often emphasises preserving cultural customs and following
established social norms.
A. ignores B. showcases C. understates D. highlights

Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 24: Generational conflict arises as differing perspectives and experiences lead to clashes
between different age groups.
A. battle B. harmony C. competition D. difference
Question 25: One characteristic of the generation gap is the clear contrast in attitudes, values, and
preferences between different age groups.
A. distinction B. opposition C. diversity D. similarity

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 26: The generation gap often leads to misunderstandings and communicative challenges. One
typical example is failure in communication among family members.
A. leads to B. communicative C. typical D. in
Question 27: GenZ is characterised by their digital nativeness, technological fluency, and strong desire in
social changes.
A. characterised B. fluency C. strong D. in
Question 28: You don’t have to disregard your grandparents’ efforts in embracing technology. You
should help them with it.
A. don’t have to B. in C. should D. with
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