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UNIT 2. THE GENERATION GAP 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. recipe
B. regular
C. behavior
D. exhibition
Question 2: A. attacks
B. behaves
C. attracts
D. invites
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. respect
B. suburb
C. value
D. limit
Question 4: A. dangerous B. various
C. cultural
D. important
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Since I had an argument with my brother, we _________ to each other for months.
A. didn't speak
B. haven't spoken
C. don't speak
D. aren't speaking
Question 6: The novel is about a family who can't ______ with each other.
A. communicative
B. communication
C. communicatively D. communicate
Question 7 Students _______ go to school on Sundays; there is no class then.
A. must
B. have to
C. don't have to
D. mustn't
Question 8: The major factor __________ the generation gap is lack of communication between parents
and their children.
A. causing
B. resulting
C. leading
D. making
Question 9: 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
Read the following advertisement / school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
The Children's Youth Shelters (10) ______ helps our community's youth and
teens who are suffering (11) ______ homelessness. Help us take a stand by
making (12) ______ difference in a youth's life by volunteering at one of our
community shelters!
Volunteer registration day
APRIL 13, 2024 FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM
Children Youth Shelter Community HQ
412 Princeton Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11221
www.ChildrenYouthShelters.org
Question 10: A. prideful
Question 11: A. from
Question 12: A. a

B. pride
B. on
B. an

C. proudly
C. in
C. the

D. proud
D. for
D. ∅

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GRADUATION CEREMONY
The school Youth Union would like to announce
 All students of Grade 12 (13)______ present by 17:00 on Jun 29, 2024.
 Girls are required to wear the traditional (14)______ (Áo dài), while boys must wear white shirts and
dark pants.
(15)_______ parents need further information, feel free to contact Mr. Cuong at 0356.211.439
Question 13: A. must
Question 14: A. customs
Question 15: A. Had

B. have to be
B. activities
B. Should

C. due to
C. cultures
C. Were

D. going to
D. costumes
D. Do

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement ofthe
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. The festival took place on Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets from Dec 22 upto Christmas Eve.
b. Last night, I and my brother went to HOZO Super Fest to enjoy performances by famous bands and
singers.
c. We all felt excited that we made new friends and saw our idols perform live.
d. The last show by The Moffats ended late at night, but no one seemed to stop dancing on the streets.
e. It was the biggest musical event in Viet Nam in 2023.
A. b-e-a-c-d
B. a-b-c-d-e
C. c-d-e-a-b
D. d-e-a-c-b
Question 17:
a. I am interested in helping parentless children and ready to have their hair cut.
b. My name is Van and I have been a barber for 15 years.
c. To whom it may concern,
d. I am looking forward to hearing from you and joining you on the trip.
e. I have been informed about your voluntary trip to an orphanage in Vinh Long on Dec 26, 2023.
A. c-b-d-e-a
B. d-b-c-a-e
C. a-c-b-e-d
D. c-b-e-a-d
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the
misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are
old-fashioned, possessive and dominant; (18)_______ ; that they talk too much about certain problems
and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents
often underestimate (19)_______ and also forget how they themselves felt (20)_______ .
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers
and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet
been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or
entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or (21)_______ , this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel
they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
If you plan (22)_______ , co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially
parents, into doing things the ways you want, and (23)_______ with your sense of responsibility and
initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
Question 18. A. that they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles
B. that it does not trust their children to deal with obstacles
C. that does not trust their children to deal with obstacles
D. which they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles
Question 19. A. his teenage children
B. our teenage children
C. your teenage children
D. their teenage children
Question 20. A. after they were young
B. when they were young
C. as well as they are young
D. when they are young
Question 21. A. their parents hairstyles irritate
B. irritates their parents hairstyles
C. hairstyles irritate their parents
D. hairstyles irritating their parents
Question 22. A. controlled your life
B. to be control your life
C. to control your life
D. controlling your life
Question 23. A. impress others
B. to impress others
C. others be impressed
D. impressing others
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each ofthe numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
The generation gap (1)_____ to the difference in attitudes or behavior between a younger
generation and the older one. In my opinion, different attitudes towards life, different views about certain
problems, and a lack of communication can cause a generation gap in most societies.

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The first factor is that parents and children generally see things from different (2)______. Choosing
a career is a good example for this. Many parents try to impose certain careers they favor (3)_____ their
children, based on their own perceptions. However, young people don't always understand their parents'
points of views. Instead, they prefer to be free to make their own decisions on their future career. Another
factor lies in differences in musical tastes, fashion, and political views between young people and their
parents. (4)______, having a pierced nose might be viewed as fashionable by some teens, but for many
parents, it is considered to be an act of rebellion against social norms.
The major factor (5)____ the generation gap is lack of communication between parents and their
children. Parents tend to be dominant and not to trust their children to deal with crises. Also, they keep
talking too much about certain problems. That is the reason why young people seldom reveal their feelings
to their parents. When facing problems, young people prefer to seek help from their classmates or friends.
(Source: https://www.sachmem.vn/trial/books/32/exercises)
Question 24. A. implies
B. refers
C. infers 
D. mentions
Question 25. A. perspectives
B. conceptions 
C. perceptions  
D. prospects
 Question 26. A. in 
B. at 
C. on
D. about
 Question 27. A. For example
B. Moreover
C. However
D. Instead
Question 28. A. causes
B. causing  
C. caused 
D. to cause
Read thefollowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
Parents and their teens don't always agree on issues such as dress, following family rules or how teens
spend their time. As a result, arguments often occur. In fact, researchers tell us that most families
experience an increase in conflict and arguments as their children enter into the teen years. As children
grow, their behaviour and attitudes are influenced by a variety of people with whom they have contact.
They need to explore their world more independently so they can learn to feel confident in themselves and
their abilities. During adolescence, teens begin to assert themselves with their parents and other people
such as teachers, group leaders. For example, teens may now ask you why they should clean their room
instead of just doing it. Often teens demand more responsibility and freedom for personal choices. They
may begin to try new ways to dress or spend more time with friends and less time with family. As their
group of friends grows, parents are less likely to know who their friends are, or they may not approve of
the friends their child has chosen. Adolescents try to find out who they are and where they fit in. They want
to make choices on their own, but at the same time they are not always ready to handle the responsibilities
that go along with those choices. Conflicts arise most sharply when teens are 13-15 years old, but generally
decline as children get older. As might be expected, younger teens need more help in making decisions
than older teens because they are less capable of understanding how their behaviours can affect themselves
and others. As teens get older, they are better able to consider and understand the possible consequences of
their behaviours and so are better able to make important decisions. For adolescents, the struggle for
autonomy (being able to think and act independently) can be quite stressful. Although teens may behave in
ways to assert their autonomy from the family, they still depend on parents for emotional support and
guidance. By including teens in appropriate decision making, parents can help their children learn how to
make good decisions and become independent adults.
Adapted from: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/sp491a.pdf
Question 29. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Understanding Parent-Teen Conflicts
B. The Challenges Related to Teen Independence
C. Parental Control Over Teen Choices
D. The Impact of Friendships on Teens
Question 30. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. personal choices
B. teens
C. parents
D. teachers
Question 31. According to the passage, why do arguments often occur between parents and teens during
teen years?
A. Because teens desire more freedom for personal choices.
B. Because parents and teens always approve of everything.
C. Because children become more dependent and confident in themselves.
D. Because teens tend to spend more time with their parents.
Question 32. According to paragraph 4, how can parents help their teens in the struggle for autonomy?

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A. by asserting control and setting strict rules
B. by excluding teens from decision-making processes
C. by providing emotional support and guidance
D. by allowing teens to make all decisions independently
Question 33. Which of the following can be inferred conflicts between teens and parents from the passage?
A. They only occur when teens are between 13-15 years old.
B. They generally increase as children become more mature.
C. They arise from teens' desire for autonomy and independence.
D. They decline when teens become less capable of making decisions
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
It is often held that technology in general does little to help family relationships as, in many cases, family
members are more interested in their smartphones and the TV than they are in each other. Before
smartphones the TV was blamed the most for breakdowns in communication between parents and
children. It was argued that “the box” stop them from talking to each other, and clashes between family
members over what programs to watch create barriers and cause resentment.
However, TV programs can be booth informative and entertaining. They often provide topics for
family members to discuss, bring them closer together rather than driving them further away. What is
more, twenty-first century families do not need to watch the same program at the same time. The fact that
people can watch what they want results in more time for families to be together rather than less.
The smartphone has taken over from the TV as a major reason for the lack of communication
between family members. Parents often do not see why their children spend so much time online and fail to
see the importance of having an online identity while most teens feel their online image is part of who they
are. They often criticize the amount of time their children spend online rather than attempting to understand
why they do it. In fact, adults are often not very good examples themselves. Who has not witnessed a table
at a restaurant where all the family members are silently focused on their mobile devices?
Broadly speaking, smartphones do have some negative effects on family relationships. This
technology is still relatively new, so many families have not yet learned how to deal with it. Parents and
children should discuss how they use technology to help them all to make the most of technology instead of
blaming it for their problems.
(Adapted from High Note)
Question 34. Which of the following can be the title for the passage?
A. How to Deal with Generation Gap in the Family
B. How Technology Affects Family Relationships
C. Negative Impacts of Technology on Schoolchildren
D. TV and Smartphones as Means of Communication
Question 35. The word 'clashes' in paragraph 1 is the closest in meaning to ______.
A. chances
B. benefits
C. arguments
D. worries
Question 36. According to paragraph 1, the TV ______.
A. makes family members become more interested in each other
B. is often believed to be greatly helpful in fostering family bonds
C. encouraged more communication among family members
D. was claimed to prevent parents from conversing with children
Question 37. The word 'them' in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. family members B. barriers
C. topics
D. TV programs
Question 38. The word 'negative' in paragraph 4 is the closest in meaning to ______.
A. positive
B. minimal
C. interesting
D. harmful
Question 39. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The lack of communication in the family is now mostly blamed on the TV.
B. The majority of teenagers regard their online image as important to their identity.
C. The TV can serve as a source of both information and entertainment.
D. Parents and children should work on how to utilize technology to their advantage.
Question 40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Most families prefer talking to one another to using smartphones in restaurants.

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B. Twenty-first century families are generally not in favor of watching television together.
C. Parents in the past did not criticize their children for watching too much television.
D. A lot of families are still incapable of making good uses of smartphones.
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