UNIT 1: THE GENERATION GAP

I/ Complete the following sentences using the given words.
elegant
trivial
compared
forbid

frustrating
afford
conflict
interacts

1. His conservative character would frequently bring him into _____________ with others.
2. She is really beautiful in that ___________ dress.
3. The challenges I must face were nothing _____________ to yours.
4. It is ______________ that I must be responsible for all what they did.
5. I have no time to care about such ______________ things.
6. My parents ____________ me to be rude to others.
7. It is really interesting to see how everyone ____________ in the party.
8. It`s hard to believe that she can _____________ a new house on her salary.
II. Fill in each blank with the given word
nuclear family
generation gap
hairstyle

school children
junk food


1. Why is there a _____________ between parents and children?
2. Why are soft drinks and _____________ not good for our health?
3. Do you think ______________ should wear uniforms?
4. Is the _________________ the perfect type of family?
5. Have your parents ever complained about your _______________?
Complete the following sentences using the given words
work out
financial burden
state-owned

change your mind
impose
follows in

I don`t want to ________ _______ my decisions on my children
Scientists are discussing to ______ ________ the best solution to this problem.
After graduating from his university, he wants to have a job in a _________ company.
She must shoulder the ___________ after her husband`s death.
If you want to succeed in that aspect, you must __________.
She _____________ her mother`s footsteps, becoming a doctor.

III. Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) in the brackets, without changing its meaning.
If I were you, I would spend more time talking with my children. (should)
_________________________________________________
Every staff isn`t allowed to smoke or eat in the office. (mustn`t)
_________________________________________________
It would be a good idea for you to share the housework with your mother. (ought to)
_________________________________________________
You are not allowed to take photographs in the museum. (mustn`t)
_________________________________________________
Ms. Ly is in charge of cleaning the floor every day. (has to)
_________________________________________________

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Despite being a kid, Tuan always helps his mother do the chores every day.
A. homework B. works C. housework D. house duties
2. When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners.
A. etiquette B. rule C. problem D. norm
3. Many parents find it hard to understand their children when they are teenagers.
A. adults B. elders C. adolescents D. kids
4. There`re many problems which are unavoidable when living in an extended family.
A. profits B. issues C. views D. merits
5. Mary has a strong desire to make independent decisions.
A. dependent B. self-confident C. self-confessed D. self-determining
6. My mother mistakenly believes that my fashion style breaks the norm of society.
A. routine B. barrier C. rule D. conflict
7. I always look at this matter from a different viewpoint.
A. point of view B. view from point C. idea D. opinion
8. We find it unattractive when dress flashily.
A. luxuriantly B. ostentatiously C. cheaply D. fashionably
9. Consuming too much junk food increases the risk of obesity.
A. decrease B. reduce C. rise D. raise
10. I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
A. comes on B. comes up C. comes in D. comes into
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
11. If you live in an extended family, you`ll have great joy and get support of other members.
A. close family B. traditional family C. nuclear family D. large family
12. Our mother encourages us to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences
A. optimistic B. elegant C. close-knit D. narrow-minded