LESSON 3 THE GENERATION GAP

Provide the right tense or form of the words between parenthesis (3 marks)

Difference of mental situation and lack of understanding among young and old people is called the generation gap,
and is very difficult to fill up unless they would not spend time with each other and try ( accept)--------------------------
each other as they are. Generation Gap is related to their spoken language, style of clothing and fashion. It is also the
difference of their own views and (think) -----------------, values and morals. The reason behind the generation gap is
mainly the lack of time for (communicate)------------------------- and understanding each other. Another reason of
generation gap is the increased competition among people in professional life, which (make)--------------- people so
involved in their own life thus they don’t get time for their loved ones and just build themselves a world where they
live in isolation.
The best way for people to overcome the generation gap among people of different age group is to spend their time
with each other and try to understand and (appreciation)-------------------------- others with their own views and
morals.

READING PAGE 16

1-Circle the right option

The text is * a letter of advice * a letter of complaint * a thank you letter

2- Provide the synonyms of these words/expressions( parag1 and 2 )

Ashamed………………………./ to drive s.one home………………………/ only if ……………………….
Quarreled…………………. / understand ………………………………..
3- How did Jane feel during the party?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4- Choose the adjectives that best describe Jane
respectful – disobedient - naughty – mature – patient – obstinate - ill-behaved – well-disciplined –rebellious
responsible – rude – mean- stubborn – unruly – tolerant - understanding –

5- Complete the unfinished words to get a summary of the text

Jane is a teenager who is in a real conflict with her parents. She thinks that her parents are c…………………..and
overprotective .They never allow her e………………….freedom. She decided to b………………….the rules that
they set down because she wanted them to r………………..that she was no longer a kid .This got w…………………
when she s…………………out of the house .After a h………………..argument she left the house
6-Give some advice to Jane to help her bridge the gap with her parents

Jane shouldn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………….

She ought to ………………………………………………………………………………………..
If I were Jane .I wouldn’t…………………………………………………………………… .I would rather
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Jane’s parents should……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7- Circle the right option

James was always a happy child. However at the age of 1- obedient/ disobedient/
thirteen he became very ❶-----------------------------. He argued respectful
a lot with his parents and stayed out late at night. He thought 2- too / enough / too much
he was old❷ ------------------------ to look after himself. When 3- appearance / behaviour /
he was fifteen he had strange performance
❸------------------------. One day he dyed his hair yellow and had 4- small / easy-going / huge
a ring through his nose. His parents went mad, and had a 5- best / better / well
❹-----------------------------------argument. At school things were
6- quarrelsome / miserable /
worse. He didn’t get on ❺------------------------with his teachers
reliable
and school mates .He was really ❻----------

8- Fill in the blanks with the provided words

regret /set/ luxury /would /silly /allow/ rude /owe /reach / lead / good /tips / too/ disrespectfully/ convince

Dear Jane ,
I’ve read your letter and I understand your feelings. So here are some useful ………………to help you get on well
with your parents.
First of all , you should not get angry, lose your control and act in a …………………way because your parents do
love you so much and want the best for you. Actually you ………………….them all the comfort and
………………that you are enjoying. Second, perhaps you should sit and have a talk. You need to tell them you are
old enough to take …………………care of yourself, and that new rules must be ………………….in the house.
Don’t behave …………………with them .You had better sort things out with them and try to …………………….a
compromise together .
Your parents really care about you. That’s why they seem …………………overprotective. However, you must never
be ………………to them. You must feel grateful to them. Now, if I were you I ……………….rather explain calmly
that I’m older now and I need more freedom to do things by myself . I’m sure your parents will be understanding
enough if you ………………….them politely that you need to a more independent life. And with no doubt they will
…………………you more freedom.
So be patient and don’t make quick and immature decisions that you may ……………later.
I hope you will overcome this problem and get along with your parents very soon.
All the good luck with you
Yours sincerely,