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ENGLISH 11 – UNIT 1: THE GENERATION GAP – GETTING STARTED

PRACTICE WORKSHEET
Exercise 1: Match the words with their definitions:
Words Definition
V 1. hairstyle G A. care for children provided by either the government, an
organization or a person, while parents are at work or are
absent for another reason
V 2. education E B. the way in which two or more things which you are
comparing are not the same

3. table manners J C. a place from where a person can look at something,

especially at a area of natural beauty

v 4. expectation I D. willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or

different to your own

5. childcare A E. the process of teaching or learning in a school or college, or

the knowledge that you get from this

6. viewpoint C F. all the people of about the same age within a society or
within a particular family

V 7. support H G. the style in which someone’s hair is cut and arranged

8. generation F H. to agree with and give encouragement to someone or

something because you want them to succeed

V 9. difference B I. when you expect good things to happen in the future

10. open – minded D J. the way you eat your food, or the socially acceptable way to
eat your food, especially when eating a meal with others
Exercise 2: Complete the sentence with the words in exercise 1. (You may change the word form)
1. I have high__________4_________ for this job. I believe it will be good.
2. Without the adequate provision of________5________, many women who wish to work are unable to do so.
3. Doctors these days tend to be more__________10________ about alternative medicine.
4. Your_______1__________ is terrific. Could you show me the hair salon?
5. It’s a country which places great importance on________2_________ Teachers are really respected there.
6. From a medical_____________6________, there was no need for the operation.
7. Be more polite, please! Don’t they teach you___3_______________ at school?
What’s the__________9________ between an ape and a monkey?
9. My father__________7________ the Labour Party all his life.
10. The younger_____8_______________ smoke less than their parents did.
Exercise 3: Put the correct words/ phrases in the blank to complete the sentence.
Conflict Teenagers Responsible Belief
Curfew Objection Financial burden Allowed
1. His____ Belief _______ in God gave him hope during difficult times. Niềm tin vào cái gì đó
2. He is tired because of the_ Financial burden _ from his family. Gánh nặng tài chính

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3. Both my son and my daughter are___ Teenagers___. Bắt buộc có s
4. You’ll be in trouble if you get home after______ Curfew _______.
5. There was a lot of_____ Conflict _______ between him and his father.
6. You’re not______ Allowed ________ to talk during the exam.
7. Her_____ Objection ____ against the plan is based on incorrect facts.
8. Paul is directly____ Responsible ____ for the efficient running of the office.
Exercise 4: Fill in the missing words from the word bank.
Table manners 2 Family values 10 Junk food 1 Soft drink 5
Household chores 3 Generation gap 4 Extended family 7 Nuclear family 6
Hairstyles 9 Homestay 8
1. ____________________such as candy, bakery goods, ice cream and salty snacks is not healthy because they have
plenty of salt and fats.
2. It is good to learn about___________________ of the country we are going to visit because different cultures have
different rules used while eating.
3. Children need to help their parents do__________________ such as the washing up or laundry.
4. There is often a___________________ between grandparents and grandchildren because their lifestyles are different.
5. The Coca-Cola company produces a wide variety of__________________ which are attractive to young customers.
6. A(n)_________________ including parents and children tends to be more popular in a modern society.
7. A(n)_________________ is preferable to many people because children are brought up by both their parents and
their grandparents.
8. More and more tourists to Vietnam choose_______________ service, in which they stay in a local house of the
city they are traveling to.
9. Everybody may try long, medium and short________________ to find the best look for your face and hair.
10. ________________such as moral standards or discipline are traditionally learned or reinforced within a family.
Exercise 5: Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box.
Share 10 Equal 6 Which 5 Because 7 Traditional 3
Structure 1 Considered 9 From 2 Customary 4 If 8
THE CHANGING AMERICAN FAMILY
The family is important to people all over the world although the (1)_____________ of the family is quite different
(2)____________ one country to another. In the united States, as in many countries in the world, the family is changing.
A generation or two ago, the (3)______________ family, in which the father was boss, was (4)_____________. Now
the modern family, (5)_____________ both the father and mother are (6)______________ partners, is more common.
Although there are several similarities between the traditional and the modern family, there are also some important
differences. The traditional husband was the head of the household (7)____________ he was the only one who work
outside the home. (8)_____________ the wife worked for pay, then the husband was not (9)_____________ to be a
good provider. In many families today, both husband and wife work for pay. Therefore, they (10)_____________ the
head of household.
Exercise 6: Choose the best options to fill in the blanks.
Question 1: You will get into trouble if you come back home after the _________. Get intro trouble: Gặp rắc rối
A. norm B. curfew C. value
Question 2: She doesn't want to waste her money on clothes, so she ignores the __________ fashion trend.
A. comfortable B. current C. mature
Waste money/ time on st:
Question 3: When you ride a motorbike, you must _________ the general road rules.
A. judge B. force C. obey
Question 4: I decided to get my nose __________ last week.
A. pierced B. forbade C. afforded
Have/ get st done: Có cái j đc làm
Question 5: Instead of __________ someone by their appearance, you should get to know them better.
A. swearing B. judging C. controlling
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Question 6: Having two children in a family is becoming the __________ in some Asian countries.
A. norm B. privacy C. conflict
Question 7: For a change, why don't you __________ your hair red?
A. control B. force C. dye
Question 8: My parents do not want me to wear ______ dresses because they think that they aren't suitable for my age.
A. tight B. casual C. rude
Question 9: I don't understand why you like ________ clothes. They are too bright and young for your age.
A. flashy B. fashionable C. comfortable
Question 10: She whispered a __________ that her sibling wouldn't die.
A. sibiling B. burden C. prayer
Exercise 7: Complete the following sentences using the given words.
elegant trivial compared forbid
frustrating afford conflict tinteracts
1. His conservative character would frequently bring him into ______ conflict ________ with others. Conflict with
sb: XUng đột vs ai
2. She is really beautiful in that _____________ elegant _________ dress.
3. The challenges I must face were nothing ____ compared __________________ to yours.
4. It is ___ frustrating _____ that I must be responsible for all what they did.
5. I have no time to care about such ______ trivial ________ things.
6. My parents ___________ forbid ____________ me to be rude to others.
Forbid sb to do st: forbid sb from doing st: Cấm ai làm j

7. It is really interesting to see how everyone _interacts_____ in the party.

8. It's hard to believe that she can ______ afford ______ a new house on her salary.
Exercise 8: Match each phrase on the left with its definition on the right.
1. Extended family A A. A big family that includes not only the parents and children, but also
grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins, all living under the same roof.

2. Generation gap C B. A family that consists of parents and children.

3. Nuclear family B C. The difference in attitudes or behaviors between younger and older
age groups, which can cause a lack of understanding.

4. Extracurricular activity E D. The rules of behavior that are typically accepted while people are
eating at the table.

5. Viewpoint F E. An activity that can be done by students but not a part of school or
college course.

6. Table manners D F. A person’s opinion about the subjects.

Exercise 9: Fill in each blank with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The elderly are more _______________________________ about their eating habit. (CONSERVATIVELY)
2. They raised serious _________________________ to the proposal. (OBJECT)
3. Thanks to his _________________________, every misunderstanding is cleared up. (OPEN MINDED)
4. He shouldn't treat his parents __________________________. (DISRESPECT)
5. My wife is _________________________ for cooking meals. (RESPONSIBILITY)
6. Teenagers like catching up with _____________ clothes, which puts a financial burden on their parents. (FASHION)
7. We are in need of _________________________ professionals for this subject. (EXPERIENCE)
8. There are at least three ___________________ living under the same roof in my family. (GENERATIONAL)
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Exercise 10: Complete the following sentences using the given words.
change your mind impose good taste in
bridge the gap follows in
1. If you want to succeed in that aspect, you must _________________________.
2. I don't want to _________________________ my decisions on my children.
3. Open communication can ___________________________ between parents and children.
4. She _________________________ her mother's footsteps, becoming a doctor.
5. The fashion designer has exercised _________________________ her use of various colors and patterns.
state-owned open-minded work out
financial burden homestay
6. She must shoulder the _________________________ after her husband's death.
7. Scientists are discussing to _________________________ the best solution to this problem.
8. We recommend _________________________ for students who want to live with local families.
9. Parents tend to be more _________________________ about the children's hairstyles.
10. After graduating from his university, he wants to have a job in a _________________________ company.
Exercise 11. Choose the best options to fill in the blanks.
Question 1. This plan can’t be carried out because of the widespread public ___________.
A. relaxation B. disapproval C. perception
Question 2. It is not ___________ to wear these trousers at the moment.
A. experienced B. fashionable C. conservative
Question 3. You should weigh up the pros and cons of the ___________ living.
C. multi-
A. objection B. responsible generational
Question 4. It is important for parents to respect children's ___________.
A. privacy B. relaxation C. rudeness
Question 5. The advantages of this plan ____________ its disadvantages.
A. disrespect B. outweigh C. work out
Exercise 12: Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word from the box.
Respectful 4 Babysitter 9 Burden 6 Siblings 10 Impose 2
Curfews 7 Attitude 3 Values 1 Peacemaker 8 Mature 5
1. Research shows that rituals can strengthen your family’s________________ and help pass them on to your children.
2. Children object the fact that parents try to_______________ curfews and set time aside for studying sessions.
3. A generation gap is usually defined as the difference in values,__________________ and behavior between one
generation and the next.
4. No hurting anyone’s feelings or body, and asking permission to borrow other people’s belongings are examples
of___________________ behavior.
5. As children get older and more_________________, the rules can develop with them.
6. If household chores are shared, the _________________ is lighter on everyone.
7. Family rules might include specific bedtimes, chores,__________________ and other behaviors.
8. A_________________ is a person who tries to persuade people to stop arguing or fighting.
9. A_________________ is a person who takes care of babies or children while their parents are away from home.
10. I have three____________________: two brothers and a sister.
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