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THE GENERATION GAP
people talk about the generation as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It is something which is (GENERAL) generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results in (COMPLAIN) complaints on both sides. Parents, for example, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient, and in (ADD) addition, young people tend to be (RESPONSIBLE) irresponsible when spending because they don't appreciate the value of money. Adolsescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don't understand them.
What has gone wrong? One (EXPLAIN) explanation lies in how society has changed in the past , children would (TYPICAL) typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today's world, parents are very (AMBITION) ambitious for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that children often (AGREE) disagree with their parent's plans. (TEENAGE) Teenagers also reach maturity at an (EARLY) earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to both sides.
Nowadays, parents are determined to get their children into the highest performing school in their area. Many of these schools are seeing scores of children competing for each place and setting ever more rigorous tests and .......... to select their preferred students. these students may be as young as 9 or 10 when they start this process. In London, the pressure on children to succeed and win a place at the "right" school has almost become out of control with experts predicting that this situation will only continue to worsen as the ............ for school places grow. Employing a(n) tutor or your child, which only a few years ago would have been seen as an unusual step, is now common for many parents
During the teenage years, many young people can at (1)……times…… be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike (2)…being……questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school. This is a normal development at this (3)……age…….. . Though it can be very hard for parents to (4)……understand…, it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are (5)……still…….growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their (6)…best……to talk to their son and daughter (7)…about……school, work, and future plans but should not push them to talk if they do not (8)…want……to. Parents should also watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be (9)…adults……may experience with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected (10)…with……these and help if necessary.
Điền vào chỗ trống với the và một trong những tính từ sau:
young, rich, injured, poor, homeless, old, disabled, unemployed
1.It’s said that people nowadays experience a better life than those in the past. Researchers have shown that human life expectancy is higher than ever, due to the improvement of health care services as well as the modern lifestyles. In addition, thanks to the development of the internet, (1) the disabled are able to take part in various kinds of online courses without difficulty while (2) the unemployed can find a job via websites or social networks easily.
2.However, some claim that in today’s world, people are suffering from more stress and tensions. (3) The young often have to face with pressure at work whereas (4) the old are likely to feel isolated from their children in such a crowded world as a nursing home. As a result, their communication as well as their relationship is put in danger. Last but not least, there is an increasing gap between rich and poor in almost every part of the world. Whilst (5) the rich have more and more wealth (6) the poor even do not have enough food or clothes.
Long ago in Britain, people ....used to.... go to wise old women ....called...... " witches" to learn about the future. They believed that these witches had the ......power.... to tell the future and to use magic words to protect people or change them. There were many beliefs about these witches, .........who ... are now a symbol of Halloween. For example, people belived witches flew on broomsticks to big, secret meetings .......where...... they ate, sang and ....danced... The Christians tried to stop people ....from..... believing in witches, but many uneducated people, especially in the countryside, hold on to their beliefs.
When people went to North America from the British Isles, they brought their Halloween customs with them. Today, Halloween is a night......when... children dress up like ghosts, witches, devils and so on. They go from house to house in their.......costumes...., ring doorbells, and shout "Trick or Treat!". People give them candy, apples, gum and nuts and the children have a good time. But most children have .....no idea.... that their holiday has such a long history.
Long ago in Britain, people ...USED TO..... go to wise old women .....CALLED..... " witches" to learn about the future. They believed that these witches had the ...POWER....... to tell the future and to use magic words to protect people or change them. There were many beliefs about these witches, .......WHO..... are now a symbol of Halloween. For example, people belived witches flew on broomsticks to big, secret meetings ....WHERE......... they ate, sang and ..DANCED..... The Christians tried to stop people ...FROM...... believing in witches, but many uneducated people, especially in the countryside, hold on to their beliefs.
When people went to North America from the British Isles, they brought their Halloween customs with them. Today, Halloween is a night....WHEN..... children dress up like ghosts, witches, devils and so on. They go from house to house in their.....COSTUMERS......, ring doorbells, and shout "Trick or Treat!". People give them candy, apples, gum and nuts and the children have a good time. But most children have ...NO IDEA...... that their holiday has such a long history.
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Tet, one of the most important festivals in Vietnam , usually occurs around the end of January and the beginning of february or on the fist days based on the lunar calendar . Tet holiday is a wonderful occasion for Vietnamese families to celebrate in which people will dress new fancy clothes,reunite together, and serve some special traditional food . Vietnamese people usually dress new clothes during Tet holiday. The clothing in this occasion is spacial and colorful. Adults wear "Ao dai " while chidren wear new and fashionable clothes which their parents usually buy for them before Tet. Moreover , the warm atmosphere of the reunion that it brings to families is also an imporant thing to know about Tet. They give the greeting wishes to each other . Children may be the most excited because they can receive lucky money from the elders. One of the most meaningful things about Tet is united meal because people can enjoy traditional food together such as Banh Chung , Banh Tet , Vietnamese sausage , sticky rice or candied fruits
1.When does tet take place ?
It takes place around the end of January and the beginning of february or on the first day based on the lunar calendar
2.Do both adults and children wear the traditional dress at Tet ?
No, they don't
3.Why are children so excited about Tet ?
Because they can receive lucky money from the elders
4.What do Vietnamese people often do in the fist morning of tet?
They give the greeting wishes to each other
5.According to the passage , what are specialities people can enjoy at Tet?
People can enjoy traditional food together such as Banh Chung , Banh Tet , Vietnamese sausage , sticky rice or candied fruits
16. Research shows that, compared with the previous generation, young people today are _____.
A. less perceptive B. more sensitive C. more worldly-wise D. better informed
17. In paragraph 3, the word ‘stances’ is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. attitudes B. situations C. functions D. places
18. According to new research by five media groups, today’s youngsters are _____.
A. able to understand the language of advertising
B. unable to ‘read’ the messages in the many forms of advertising
C. bright enough to do some research before buying something
D. a bit wary of adverts
19. Advertisements aimed at the present young generation _____.
A. are using a variety of new techniques B. are technologically sophisticated
C. are making use of old techniques D. are becoming more subtle
20. It can be inferred that celebrity endorsements are advertisements _____.
A. that show viewers how to become famous
B. that famous people like watching
C. where famous people say they use and like certain products
D. where viewers are invited to take part in a phone-in progra e
21. Young people seem to believe that costly advertising _____.
A. makes no difference to the popularity of the product B. is the mark of a good quality product
C. means the product is probably overpriced D. does not inspire customer confidence
22. According to Stuart Armon, youngsters today pay more attention to an advert _____.
A. if its message is i ediately obvious B. if it is on their favorite TV channel
C. if it gives them something to think about D. if it has a witty element
23. Sid McGrath is concerned that young people these days _____.
A. are encouraged to eat too much B. are given too many choices
C. are not required to drink D. do not get enough exercise
24. The author uses the phrase ‘living vicariously’ in the penultimate paragraph to mean that young people _____.
A. want to become more sophisticated than other people
B. do not imitate people around the
C. do not rely on their own feeling or senses to understand the world around the
D. want to be independent of other people
25. According to McGrath, many advertisements today are adapting to satisfy youngsters’ desire to _____.
A. understand their problems B. see the funny side of their problems
C. forget their problems D. find solutions to their problems
I. Read and do the tasks below.
The generation gap, which refers to a broad difference between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents, usually leads to numerous conflicts. Such family conflicts can seriously threaten the relationship between parents and children at times.
It goes without saying that, however old their children are, parents still regard them as small kids and keep in mind that their offspring are too young to protect themselves cautiously or have wise choices. Therefore, they tend to make a great attempt to help their children to discover the outside world. Nevertheless, they forget that as children grow up, they want to be more independent and develop their own identity by creating their own opinions, thoughts, styles and values about life.
One common issue that drives conflicts is the clothes of teenagers. While teens are keen on wearing fashionable clothes which try to catch up with the youth trends, parents who value traditional clothes believe that those kinds of attire violate the rules and the norms of the society. It becomes worse when the expensive brand name clothes teens choose seem to be beyond the financial capacity of parents.
Another reason contributing to conflicts is the interest in choosing a career path or education between parents and teenagers. Young people are told that they have the world at their feet and that dazzling future opportunities are just waiting for them to seize. However, their parents try to impose their choices of university or career on them regardless of their children's preference.
Indeed, conflicts between parents and children are the everlasting family phenomena. It seems that the best way to solve the matter is open communication to create mutual trust and understanding.
Task 1. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not Given.
1. According to the passage, the relationship between parents and children is not easily destroyed by the family conflicts. FALSE (2 câu đoạn 1)
2. As children get older, parents let them live on their own way and do what they are interested in. FALSE (câu đầu đoạn 2)
3. Teenagers try to please their parents by wearing traditional clothes. NOTE GIVEN
4. Parents want children to follow their wishes in deciding the education and future jobs. TRUE (câu cuối đoạn 4)
5. Some parents indulge their children with expensive brand name clothes. NOT GIVEN
6. In order to bridge the gap between the old generation and the younger one,
open communication to promote mutual understanding is the vital key.
Khoảng cách thế hệ, đề cập đến sự khác biệt lớn giữa thế hệ này với thế hệ khác, đặc biệt là giữa những người trẻ tuổi và cha mẹ của họ, thường dẫn đến nhiều xung đột. Những xung đột gia đình như vậy đôi khi có thể đe dọa nghiêm trọng đến mối quan hệ giữa cha mẹ và con cái.
Chẳng cần phải nói, dù con cái có già đi chăng nữa, cha mẹ vẫn coi chúng như những đứa trẻ nhỏ và nhớ rằng con của chúng còn quá nhỏ để bảo vệ bản thân một cách thận trọng hoặc có những lựa chọn sáng suốt. Vì vậy, họ có xu hướng nỗ lực rất nhiều để giúp con khám phá thế giới bên ngoài. Tuy nhiên, họ quên rằng khi lớn lên, trẻ em muốn độc lập hơn và phát triển bản sắc riêng của mình bằng cách tạo ra ý kiến, suy nghĩ, phong cách và giá trị của riêng mình về cuộc sống.
Một vấn đề phổ biến dẫn đến xung đột là quần áo của thanh thiếu niên. Trong khi thanh thiếu niên thích mặc quần áo thời trang để bắt kịp xu hướng của giới trẻ, thì các bậc cha mẹ coi trọng trang phục truyền thống lại tin rằng những loại trang phục đó vi phạm các quy tắc và chuẩn mực của xã hội. Điều đó càng trở nên tồi tệ hơn khi những bộ quần áo hàng hiệu đắt tiền mà teen lựa chọn dường như nằm ngoài khả năng tài chính của các bậc phụ huynh.
Một lý do khác góp phần vào xung đột là sự quan tâm trong việc lựa chọn con đường nghề nghiệp hoặc giáo dục giữa cha mẹ và thanh thiếu niên. Những người trẻ tuổi được cho biết rằng họ có cả thế giới dưới chân và những cơ hội tương lai rực rỡ chỉ chờ họ nắm bắt. Tuy nhiên, cha mẹ của họ cố gắng áp đặt sự lựa chọn của họ về trường đại học hoặc nghề nghiệp cho họ bất kể sở thích của con cái họ.
Thật vậy, xung đột giữa cha mẹ và con cái là hiện tượng gia đình muôn thuở. Có vẻ như cách tốt nhất để giải quyết vấn đề là giao tiếp cởi mở để tạo sự tin tưởng và hiểu biết lẫn nhau.