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Class : 11/….. UNIT 2: THE GENERATION GAP (6)

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. extend B. between C. believe D. member
2. A. accept B. nuclear C. discuss D. include
3. A. consist B. also C. conclude D. common
4. A. name B. gap C. same D. change
5. A. digital B. notice C. idea D. differ
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. device B. complain C. limit D. allow
2. A. parent B. upset C. laptop D. damage
3. A. teenager B. computer C. conclusion D. supporting
4. A. immigration B. economy C. experience D. society
5. A. behavior B. education C. economic D. generation
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 sentences.
1. Generation X experienced many social changes and developments in history, so they are always ready for
changes.
A. passed B. achieved C. witnessed D. underwent
2. These young people are critical thinkers because they achieved higher levels of education than previous
generations.
A. positive B. analytical C. passive D. active
3. When working in a team, Millennials welcome different points of view and ideas from others.
A. opinions B. behaviors C. places D. activities
4. 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.
A. asking for B. trying out C. growing up D. depending on
5. They are very creative and able to experiment with platforms to suit their needs.
A. test B. investigate C. determine D. manage
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 sentences.
1. My parents limit the time I spend on electronic devices.
A. prevent B. reduce C. allow D. replace
2. Too much screen time can damage eyesight, reduce sleep time and cause weight gain.
A. enhance B. break C. injure D. ruin
3. Controlling the time the children spend on digital devices will ensure that they have time for homework and
outdoor activities.
A. Managing B. Maintaining C. Holding D. Freeing
4. The young accept American values such as individualism, freedom, honesty and competition.
A. liberation B. release C. limitation D. delivery
5. Young people may not do what their parents want them to do or what they are expected to do. As a result,
Asian American parents may fail to have their children follow the tradition.
A. succeed B. manage C. collapse D. argue
Give the correct forms of words in brackets.
1. Generation gap is the _________ (DIFFER) in beliefs and behaviors between young and old people.
2. Though people in a family understand each other well, daily _________ (ARGUE) are unavoidable.
3. When we live with our extended family, we have to deal with _________ (GENERATION) conflicts.
4. Each generation has its common characteristics that are influenced by social and _________ (ECONOMY)
conditions.
5. Generation Y, referring to those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s, are _________ (CURIOSITY)
and ready to accept changes.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. Watching TV too much may _________ to sleep and weight problems.
A. cause B. lead C. result D. arrive
2. They often force their children _________ their native country’s cultural values.
A. to follow B. follow C. followed D. following
3. A traditional view is that men are the _________ in the family.
A. housewives B. housekeepers C. keys D. breadwinners
4. If you live in an extended family, you have to learn _________ the differences between the generations.
A. accept B. to accept C. accepting D. accepted
5. Our parents always think we should follow our dreams and never ask us to follow in their _________.
A. footprints B. feet C. footsteps D. footfalls
6. The advice that parents _________ us is always helpful because they have experienced it for a long time.
A. take B. give C. make D. get
7. Some old people think women _________ do all the housework.
A. have to B. should C. need D. can
8. You must respect older people and you can learn some _________ lessons from them.
A. value B. valueless C. valuable D. invaluable
9. Each generation comes with its _________, which are influenced by the historical, economic and social
conditions of the country they live in.
A. values B. views C. behaviors D. characteristics
10. Children nowadays _________ online and never know the world before digital and social media.
A. try out B. grow up C. go through D. rely on
11. Many young people are _________ starting their own businesses and companies.
A. able to B. be likely to C. interested in D. on the scene
12. Most of us can _________ lots of things with our parents.
A. share B. complain C. belong D. suit
13. The young now want to make their own _________ about their lives.
A. decide B. decisive C. decisions D. decided
14. She is not _________ to become a musician because her parents think it’s not a good job.
A. prepared B. let C. used D. allowed
15. No children want their parents to _________ everything they do.
A. worry B. control C. limit D. hire
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. Due to their different attitudes _________ the new culture, Asian American children may have cultural
values different from their parents’ Asian cultural values.
2. Living in an extended family, you have to deal _________ many problems, especially differences between
young and old people.
3. _________ the other hand, many first-generation Asian American parents fail to adapt to the new culture.
4. My grandparents hold traditional views _________ male jobs and gender roles.
5. Children should ask their parents _________ permission if they want to hang out with their friends.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
1. Parents always keep complaining to their children's clothes and hairstyles.
A B C D
2. Young people can use apps and digital devices in creativity ways.
A B C D
3. I must clean my room every day because my mother forces me to do it.
A B C D
4. Millennials or generation Y refers those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s.
A B C D
5. They think that children have to respect their parents and grandparents.
A B C D
Choose the correct modal verbs to complete the sentences.
1. I think you (should/must) apologize for your behavior; it was disrespectful.
2. You (don't have to/mustn’t) bring any food to the party; we'll provide everything.
3. Students (must/mustn’t) use their cell phones during exams. It's against the rules.
4. We (don't have to/mustn’t) forget to lock the doors before leaving the house.
5. You (should/mustn’t) go to bed early to get enough rest for tomorrow’s exam.
6. She will (have to/must) buy a new phone as her current one is not working properly.
7. We (don't have to/have to) pay our bills by the end of the month or they will cut off the electricity.
8. We (must/mustn’t) be at the airport at least two hours before our flight.
9. I think you (should/shouldn’t) wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle for safety.
10. You (shouldn't/don't have to) eat too much junk food; it’s not good for your health.