Unit 2 Generation Gap

Belief
Argument
Follow someone foot step: to do the same thing as someone else did previously
Express opinion : the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using
words
Traditional view
Common characteristics
Generational conflicts
Cultural values,
have to, should
How to use must
• We use must and have to to say it is necessary to do something at present.
Example Oh, it's 70 p.m. I must go home now./I have to go home now.
• We use have to to talk about the past or future. Example: My grandmother had to
do all household chores. We will have to accept these generational differences.
• When the speaker decides what is necessary, we use must. When someone else
makes the decision, we use have to. Example: I must clean my room before my
friend comes to stay with me. I have to clean my room every day. (My mother
forces me to do it.)
• We use mustn't to express something we are not allowed to do. Example: You
mustn't behave rudely towards other people.
• We use don't have to to say that something is not necessary. Example: They don't
have to wear uniforms at the weekend.
• We use should or shouldn't to give advice, make a recommendation, or offer an
opinion about what is right or wrong. Example: I think parents should limit their
children's screen time.
 Experienced went through
Curious wanting to know about something
Digital natives people born in the era of technology
Experiment to try or test new ideas or methods
Hire to employ

Over the past two centuries, different generations were born and given different
names. Each generation comes with its characteristics, which are largely
influenced by the historical, economic, and social conditions of the country they
live in. However, in many countries the following three generations have common
characteristics.
Generation X refers to the generation born between 1965 and 1980. When Gen
Xers grew up, they experienced many social changes and developments in history.
As a result, they are always ready for changes and prepared to work through
changes. Gen Xers are also knownas critical thinkers because they achieved higher
levels of education than previous generations.
Generation Y, also known as Millennials, refers to those born between the early
1980s and late 1990s. They are curious and ready to accept changes. If there is a
faster, better way of doing something, Millennials want to try it out. They also
value teamwork. When working in a team, Millennials welcome different points of
view and ideas from others.
Generation Z includes people born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, a time
of great technological developments and changes. That is why Gen Zers are also
called digital natives. They grew up online and never knew the world before digital
and social media. They are very creative and able to experiment with platforms to
suit their needs. Many Gen Zers are also interested in starting their own businesses
and companies. 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.
Soon a new generation, labelled Gen Alpha, will be on the scene. Let’s wait and
see if we will notice the generation gap.