TEST 2 (UNIT 2) - KEY

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. clear B. wear C. nuclear D. experience
2. A. engineer B. screen C. three D. teenager
3. A. generation B. gender C. digital D. argument
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. critical B. cultural C. influence D. understand
5. A. education B. individual C. millennial D. generation

II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

6. Personal _______, such as age and sex, are taken into account.
A. characters B. characteristics C. personalities D. values
7. It was easy to tell the _______ from the tourists.
A. people B. passengers C. natives D. pedestrians
8. Different people have different _______ about this subject.
A. views B. strength C. awareness D. beliefs
9. Basic human _______ include honesty, politeness and duty.
A. amounts B. values C. benefits D. views
10. There is sometimes a _______ between the older and younger generations.
A. conflict B. war C. debate D. discussion
11. During the examination, students _______ keep silent and focus on their own papers.
A. need B. can C. might D. have to
12. We _______ make decisions together about what to do for special events such as birthdays.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
13. Parents _______ ask too many questions about where children go and what they do.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. must D. mustn’t
14. You _______ discuss family issues with all family members, including children.
A. must B. mustn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
15. You _______ put the knife in your mouth - it’s very dangerous.
A. have to B. don’t have to C. must D. mustn’t

III. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below. There are some extra words.
familiar significant upset meaningful
popular foreign embarrassing disrespectful
Today's generation lives and breathes technology. The child's toys are likely to be electronic in nature,
such as computer games to teach letters and numbers. The older generation grew up in a time when
handwritten letters meant something and texting was a 16 __foreign___ word. Grandparents are usually going
to be 17___upset__ if the children are texting at the dinner table or checking their smartphone email during a
movie or family reunion. This is seen as 18 ___disrespectful___ to others in the room. Older people do not
understand the social networking phenomenon and many are disturbed by the lack of privacy with which the
younger generation lives. Privacy seems to have 19 ___significant____ meaning for today's children and even
adults.
Most young people change careers at least once if not more often during a lifetime, and freelancing is
becoming a (n) 20 ___popular____ alternative to the nine-to-five working week. Younger family members
can become "permanent students", looking for more and more education.

IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Generation gap refers to the difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two
different generations which results in behavioral differences, and sometimes, 21 __________ between them.
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In other words, it is the difference in the thinking of the people of the older and younger generations that
creates the 22 __________ of understanding between them. The most common example of the generation gap
is seen in the family between parents and their children. It is not only because of the gap in age but also
because of the way parents 23 __________ to a particular situation.
Advancement technology has led to the generation gap in this modern world. Children tend to spend
most of their time with their digital devices and busy with social media that they do not discuss their
problems with their parents. The Internet 24 __________ solutions to most of the problems that children
needn’t ask their own parents for help,25 __________ the communication and leading to a generation gap.
Generation gap occurs not only between parents and children but also between teachers and students.
Students are likely to enjoy the classes of an open-minded teacher, who shows mutual 26 __________ to the
students. The teachers, who tend to keep their students under unnecessary strict disciplines and practise hard
ways to make them obey the orders, are usually disliked by the students. This narrows minded thinking,
especially 27 __________ in the teachers of the older generation, eventually creates a gap between the
students and teachers.
Another difference is the use of technology. Young teachers tend to use more digital devices in class for
their lessons that has a good 28 __________ on the students. Students take more interest and participate
actively in the class discussion. An old teacher has 29__________ frequent use of electronic devices that
makes lessons boring, which is not enjoyed by the students and it creates a gap between them.
To 30 __________ the generation gap, parents or teachers must be close to their children. They should
show interest and give time to the children, have open communication, and allow the child to feel free in all
the situations.
21. A. opposition B. wars C. conflicts D. sympathy
22. A. lack B. shortage C. failure D. miss
23. A. behave B. react C. change D. experience
24. A. sets B. allows C. shows D. provides
25. A. reduce B. to reduce C. reducing D. being reduced
26. A. respect B. politeness C. benefit D. friend
27. A. watched B. met C. seen D. considered
28. A. impact B. force C. power D. act
29. A. fewer B. more C. less D. much
30. A. give up B. reduce C. make D. leave

V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Generation Gap: Causes and Solutions
Parents have a common complaint that their children after a certain age tend to disrespect them. They
look for more freedom and enjoy the company of their friends rather than staying at home. These all are the
changes when the kids grow from teenagers to adulthood. This is the time when they want to be treated as
big but the parents still consider them small. They want to take their own decisions but they can’t because
parents are there to take any important decisions about their children. So, these issues sometimes create a
problem and this is when the generation gap comes in.
There are lots of activities which interest the kids more but parents are not willing with it. Instead of
arguing with children and avoiding the discussion, it will be good that parents take a step forward and talk to
their children.
Parents are the best friend of their children as they act as both good parents and friends. As parents have
spent a large amount of their time with their kids, so it is necessary that parents understand what their
children are saying and how it can affect their life. Any suggestions coming from parents can never be
wrong, so teenagers should trust in them as they always want their children to progress in life.
Communication is the best way to bridge the gap and find a perfect solution. Parents should sit with
their children and talk about their needs so that parents know their children’s expectations. Parents can also
listen to their problems and look for a solution which is best for them. Parents mustn’t force them to do
anything without interest but make them aware of their duties so that they do it willingly. As you are dealing
with teenagers, you need to keep yourself in their situation and then think about it.

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 If parents feel that their children are disrespecting, they then tell that if their children want respect, they
need to give it to other people too. This is a lifetime lesson which they need to learn as it is not limited to
their home but also when they go out and work in any organization.
Children must understand their limitations. If they go beyond that, it will be difficult for them. It is the
duty of the parents that they make their kids understand their limitation and define a boundary for them. This
is done for the benefit of the children so that they know what is right and what is wrong for them.
31. One of the main reasons for the generation gap is that __________ .
A. children can make their own decisions
B. children were not able to make their own decisions
C. the problems of the generation gap to be small
D. children are being treated as a child
32. Teenagers should trust their parents because __________ .
A. parents are their best friends and they always want their children to make progress
B. children understand what they are saying and what can affect their life
C. parents always treat their children as they are still young, and listen to them
D. parents have spent a large amount of their time at work and at home with their kids
33. In order to bridge the generation gap, one can do all of the following EXCEPT __________ .
A. parents should have chats with their children to know their children’s expectations
B. parents should listen to their children’s problems and look for a solution
C. parents don’t have to force their children to do anything without interest
D. parents should make their children aware of their duties so that they do it willingly
34. In order to solve the problem of disrespect from children, parents should show that __________ .
A. children should go out more often and work in any organization
B. if children want respect, they need to show it to their parents too
C. parents are not willing with their children’s inappropriate activities
D. parents are there to take any important decisions about their children
35. One of the solutions to the problem of the generation gap is that __________ .
A. parents make their children know their limitations and their own boundary
B. parents must understand their limitations and define a boundary for them
C. children should know what is right and what is wrong for both parents and children
D. children realized that if parents go beyond their limitations they’ll have problems

VI. Complete the conversation, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. My friends get the permission to do modern appliances, but I cannot get the permission for.
B. Besides the curfew, there is a comparison fight. Everyone hates to be compared.
C. We love our parents, but misunderstandings have become a daily thing.
D. According to our parents we never eat healthy food; they think we are only surviving on burgers and
fries.
E. So our parents are cool with us wearing short dresses, but when that dress turns out to be super short,
the lecture is beginning!
F. Yes, my parents keep shouting at when I spend time on social networks communicating with my
friends.
G. We have grown up and want to stay out late with our friends, but our parents say no.

Nam: Do you live in a nuclear or an extended family, Sam?

Sam: I live in a nuclear family with my parents and my younger sister.
Nam: Is there a generation gap in your family?
Sam: Maybe. 36 ____C. We love our parents, but misunderstandings have become a daily thing.______
Nam: Really? Do they complain about your using cell phone?

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Sam: ____F. Yes, my parents keep shouting at when I spend time on social networks communicating
with my friends._____
Nam: My parents often ask me to come home early. How about you?
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Sam: ____G. We have grown up and want to stay out late with our friends, but our parents say no.
_____. I feel that I am being treated as a child.
Nam: Parents often set the curfew, and when kids don’t show up parents get worried. The worry slowly
changes into anger and that leads to an argument.
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Sam: _____B. Besides the curfew, there is a comparison fight. Everyone hates to be compared._______
My parents sometimes compare me with others. I don’t like it. Well, you do know what will follow.
Nam: I agree with you. No two people are the same. Do your parents allow you to use the new hi-tech
appliances?
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Sam: ___A. My friends get the permission to do modern appliances, but I cannot get the permission
for.___
Nam: I see. When parents try to stop teens from using these devices, they feel angry.

VII. Complete the sentences without changing their meanings.

41. It is a bad habit and a serious harm that children play computer games all day without rest.
Children mustn’t play computer games all day without rest.
42. It is useful for many families to write down a set of rules about how family members are expected to
behave.
Many families must write down a set of rules about how family members are expected to behave.
43. Many parents think that it’s a good idea to make the rules public by sticking them on the fridge.
Many parents think that they should make the rules public by sticking them on the fridge.
44. It is unnecessary for children to report everything they do in a day to their parents.
Children don’t have to report everything they do in a day to their parents.
45. It is important for a family to have rules about safe behaviour, including rules about alcohol use, dating
and screen time.
A family must have rules about safe behaviour, including rules about alcohol use, dating and screen
time.

VIII. Write complete sentences about how to limit teenagers’ screen time. You can add some more
necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
Parents can make an impact on their child’s exposure to multimedia. Here are a few tips to help regulate
screen time.
46. Children under the age of 2 / have / no screen time. The first two years of life / a time / rapid brain
development. Children / learn best / this critical time / interacting / others, playing and exploring. Time away
from a screen / encourage / healthy physical / social development
46. Children under the age of 2 should have no screen time. The first two years of life are a time of
rapid brain development. Children learn best at this critical time by interacting with others, playing
and exploring. Time away from a screen encourages healthy physical and social development.
47. Parents / reduce screen time / all electronic devices / only 2 hours a day. Having activities / reading,
doing puzzles, playing a board game / going for a walk / help / encourage / interaction
47. Parents should reduce screen time to all electronic devices to only 2 hours a day. Having
activities like reading, doing puzzles, playing a board game or going for a walk will help encourage
interaction.
48. Parents / also create / ‘screen-free’ zone / home / designating a room or two / house / free of a TV,
computer / electronic devices. ‘Screen-free’ times / required / appropriate hours, like during dinner / before
bedtime
48. Parents can also create a ‘screen-free’ zone in the home by designating a room or two in the
house that is free of a TV, computer and electronic devices. ‘Screen-free’ times can be required at
appropriate hours, like during dinner or before bedtime.

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49. Parents / not leave the TV / as background noise. Even if the TV / on / while / other activities /
happening, it / distracting / a child
49. Parents shouldn’t leave the TV on as background noise. Even if the TV is on while other
activities are happening, it can be distracting for a child.
50. Parents / lead / good role model / limiting their time spent / in front / TV / the computer / or using a
smart phone or tablet. Family time / seen / a priority / entertainment
50. Parents should lead a good role model by limiting their time spent in front of the TV, on the
computer or using a smart phone or tablet. Family time should be seen as a priority over
entertainment.