Unit

2

Uni
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The generation
FAMILY LIFEgap

LESSON 2

LANGUAGE

PRONUNCIATION

1

Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the contracted forms in the
following sentences. What are their full forms?

1. Today, we'll talk about the generation gap.

we will

2. You're right, Mark.

You are

3. We can't avoid daily arguments.

cannot

4. That's a good point.

That is

5. No, they don't.

do not

6. Now let's continue our discussion with …

let us

PRONUNCIATION

2 Listen and circle what you hear: contracted or full forms.
Then practise saying these conversations in pairs.
1. A: What's/ What is the topic of today's discussion?
B: We'll/ We will talk about the generation gap.
2. A: Don't you/ Do you not live with your grandparents?
B: No, I don't/ do not.
3. A: I'm not sure who'll/ who will be the next presenter? Will you
speak next?
B: Yes, I'll/ I will.

VOCABULARY

1 Match the words to make phrases that mean the following.
1. traditional

a. characteristics

special qualities that belong to a group of
people or things

2. common

b. conflict

a disagreement between different
generations

3. generational

c. values

beliefs about what is important in the culture
of a particular society

4. cultural

d. view

a belief or an opinion that has existed for a
long time without changing

VOCABULARY

2 Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the
phrases in 1.

cultural values
1. We all have ________________,
and they can influence the way
we treat other people.
2. When you live with your extended family, you have to deal with
generational conflicts
_____________________.
3. Each generation has its ______________________
common characteristics that are
influenced by social and economic conditions.
4. A _________________
is that men are the breadwinners in the
traditional view
family.

GRAMMAR
Modal verbs: must, have to, should

GRAMMAR

1

Circle the correct answers to complete the sentences.

1. You must/mustn't respect older people. You can learn some valuable lessons
from them.
2. We don't have to/have to wear uniforms on weekdays. It's the rule at our
school.
3. You should/mustn't ask your parents for permission if you want to colour your
hair.
4. In the past, women had to/must do all housework. It was one of their duties.

GRAMMAR

2

Work in pairs. Are there any rules in your family or things that
you or your parents think are necessary? Share them with your
partner. Use must, have to, and should.

I have to be back
home by 9 p.m.

Really? I don't have to. But
my parents think I shouldn't
stay out after 10 p.m.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have you learnt today?
• Some lexical items about generational differences
• Contracted forms
• Modal verbs: must, have to, should

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Prepare for Lesson 3 - Unit 2.

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