UNIT 2.

The generation gap

TEST 2
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. gap B. adapt C. aspect D. personal
2. A. family B. conflict C. different D. activity
3. A. see B. teen C. screen D. engineer
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4. A. gender B. generation C. argument D. teenager
5. A. character B. chorus C. chocolate D. Christmas

II. Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word of the following sentences.
1. Generation gap can exist between two or even three generations in a family.
A. argument B. difference C. similarity D. experience
2. My parents never force me to follow in their footsteps.
A. share B. allow C. oblige D. decide
3. She has all the characteristics of a great mother.
A. views B. types C. ways D. features
4. Do the programs on TV influence children’s behavior?
A. affect B. accept C. achieve D. develop
5. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country.
A. popular B. special C. distinct D. dangerous
6. You can get creative with this recipe and add whatever fruit you like.
A. strong B. respectful C. uncreative D. innovative
7. They sometimes argue about money although they understand each other quite well.
A. share B. quarrel C. agree D. overlook
8. Women forced to make a choice between family and career in the past.
A. option B. decision C. tradition D. creation
9. I think we must respect our parents and grandparents.
A. disobey B. disrespect C. love D. esteem
10. Does she have any experience of working with kids?
A. ignorance B. influence C. knowledge D. inexperience

III. Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word of the following
sentences.
1. They still hold traditional views about men’s roles in the family.
A. old B. social C. modern D. important
2. The two groups of children have quite different characteristics.
A. same B. distinct C. popular D. unrelated
3. Conflicts between Linda and her boyfriend become more frequent.
A. continual B. general C. regular D. irregular
4. If she doesn’t change her mind, you will have to accept her.
A. refuse B. respect C. admit D. acquire
5. Teenage is a difficult period of life for both the teenagers and the parents.
A. hard B. easy C. severe D. complicated
6. Teenagers can learn some valuable lessons from the older people.
A. precious B. expensive C. valueless D. useful
7. Basic human values include honesty, politeness and duty.
A. confidence B. loyalty C. cheating D. kindness
8. There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
A. fight B. debate C. collision D. agreement
9. Gen Zers are very creative and able to experiment with platforms to suit their needs.
A. satisfy B. dissatisfy C. conform D. become
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10. Advancement technology has led to the generation gap in the modern world.
A. Growth B. Improvement C. Upgrading D. Regression

IV. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.

1. Students _________ wear crop tops to school.
A. don’t have to B. have to C. mustn’t D. must
2. I think children _________ quarrel with their parents.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
3. The movie is very educational, you _________ watch it.
A. mustn’t B. doesn’t have to C. must D. should
4. _________ we take her to the hospital? She looks weak.
A. Do B. Should C. Must D. Can
5. Tomorrow is off. She _________ get up early to go to work.
A. has to B. doesn’t have to C. must D. mustn’t
6. There isn’t any food. I _________ go to the supermarket to buy some.
A. must B. mustn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
7. We _________ study Russian because it isn’t a compulsory subject.
A. shouldn’t B. have to C. don’t have to D. must
8. Mai _________ go to the office today. She has an appointment with her boss.
A. shouldn’t B. should C. doesn’t have to D. has to
9. According to the regulations, you _________ be at the company before 8 o’clock.
A. must B. has to C. should D. have to
10. She _________ ask too many questions about where her husband goes and what he does.
A. should B. must C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t

V. Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
One factor that has influenced generation gaps is the accelerating rate of change in society. Two
hundred years ago, cultural developments were slow. As a result, two or three generations lived lifestyles
that were very similar (1) _________ each other. However, as social advances took place in the 20th and
21st centuries, the lifestyles of people even one (2) _________ apart are measurably different from each
other. (3) _________, life spans have increased over the centuries. When someone (4) _________ longer,
they have a greater chance at being exposed to more people, experiences and new realities. Different
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paradigms emerge as our minds experience different realities at different ages. What’s more, as people
live longer and babies continue to be born, we now have more generations alive at one time than at any
time in modern history. Another factor that has influenced the generation gap is the increased mobility of
(5) _________. In earlier generations, society was not very mobile. Most people stayed in the same area
or country. There (6) _________ little contact with people outside of one’s general area. Access to
information from other cultures was limited. Today, most of us have either traveled to or watched a show
about various places around the world. Further, with the increased advances of (7) _________, people
began to be introduced to new information and images. Just think about all of the changes in technology
that occurred in the past 20 years. Today, a child may need to explain to an adult how to use technology;
they may use different apps on their portable device and connect with peers which give them a totally
different life (8) _________ than an older generation. A young adult will choose to spend his time on
public transportation texting, while an older man may pass the time reading a physical book. It’s just the
times we live in.
1. A. to B. from C. with D. at
2. A. year B. block C. family D. generation
3. A. Additive B. Addition C. Additional D. Additionally
4. A. learns B. lives C. stays D. works
5. A. social B. society C. sociable D. sociably
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6. A. is B. are C. was D. were
7. A. transportation B. personality C. education D. technology
8. A. experience B. experiment C. tradition D. expectancy

VI. Complete the dialogue with the expressions from the box.
A. Oh, I’m afraid not.
B. It’s dangerous.
C. Can I go out tonight, Mum?
D. Is it OK if I come back home late?
E. I will be home before 10 p.m.
F. We will have dinner and then go to the cinema.
Nam: I have done my homework. (1) ________________________
Nam’s mother: Of course, you can. Who will you go out with?
Nam: With Minh. (2) ________________________
Nam’s mother: Heve fun!
Nam: Yes, Mum. (3) ________________________
Nam’s mother: What time are you going to go home?
Nam: After 11 p.m.
Nam’s mother: (4) ________________________. You shouldn’t stay out too late. (5)
________________________. You must come back home before the curfew.
Nam: OK, Mum. (6) ________________________

VII. Write complete sentences using the words and phrases given.
1. rules / very important / family / because / keep things in order /.
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2. rules / needed / maintain / harmonious relationship / among family members /.
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3. parents / need / guide their children / responsible / and / practice good values /.
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4. children / need / understand / behaviors / acceptable / and / not acceptable.
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5. it / better / if / everybody / involved / make / decision of important matters /.
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6. conflict and misunderstanding / may / lead / fights and aggression / among children /.
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7. parents / should / set rules / children / follow / avoid / quarrels and fights.
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8. follow / rules at home / can / help / children / learn / follow / rules in other places /.
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