UNIT 1 : The Gifts of Youths M.S.

Generation Gap
Generation gap refers to the differences that exist between individuals from different
generations-- between people of a younger generation and their elders. The Generation Gap occurs
when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences,
opinions, habits, behaviours, spoken language, and fashion trends. Young people want to express
themselves and to enjoy independence and freedom. On the contrary, parents want to be sure that
their children are safe and sound; they want the best for them. That is why adults think that their
children are too young to make decisions alone. As a consequence, this leads to misunderstanding.
To conclude, people of all ages must become more tolerant and open-minded and must communicate
constantly with each other; communication plays an important role in bridging gaps between adults and youths.
READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
 What does “generation gap” mean?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 How can we bridge the generation gap between generations -- between adults and youths?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

MATCH EACH WORD WITH ITS CORRECT DEFINITION:

Rebellious  1- Not thinking enough; not giving attention to the needs of others; inconsiderate.
Strong-headed  2-Someone who is determined and unwilling to change his/her opinions and beliefs.
Old- fashioned  3- Not nice ; not kind.
Intolerant  4- Not afraid to do new and dangerous or exciting things.
Thoughtless  5- Not modern; no longer fashionable.
Severe  6- Refusing to obey rules or authority.
Bossy  7- Extremely serious.
Careless  8- Refusing to accept or respect different opinions, beliefs, customs, etc.
Immature  9- A person who is always telling others what to do.
Untidy  10- Not democratic ; not based on the principles of democracy:
Disobedient  11- Wanting to know about other people's lives, problems, etc.
Undemocratic  12- Acting in a childish way.
Obstinate  13- Expecting or requiring people to obey rules or laws: not allowing personal freedom.
Adventurous  14- Refusing to obey.
Mean  15- Not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes.
Nosy  16- Not well-organised.
Authoritarian  17- Refusing to change your behaviour or your ideas; stubborn.
UNIT 1 : The Gifts of Youths M.S.
Generation Gap
Generation gap refers to the differences that exist between individuals from different
generations-- between people of a younger generation and their elders. The Generation Gap occurs
when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences,
opinions, habits, behaviours, spoken language, and fashion trends. Young people want to express
themselves and to enjoy independence and freedom. On the contrary, parents want to be sure that
their children are safe and sound; they want the best for them. That is why adults think that their
children are too young to make decisions alone. As a consequence, this leads to misunderstanding.
To conclude, people of all ages must become more tolerant and open-minded and must communicate
constantly with each other; communication plays an important role in bridging gaps between adults and youths.
READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
 What does “generation gap” mean?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 How can we bridge the generation gap between generations -- between adults and youths?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

MATCH EACH WORD WITH ITS CORRECT DEFINITION:

Rebellious  1- Not thinking enough; not giving attention to the needs of others; inconsiderate.
Strong-headed  2-Someone who is determined and unwilling to change his/her opinions and beliefs.
Old- fashioned  3- Not nice ; not kind.
Intolerant  4- Not afraid to do new and dangerous or exciting things.
Thoughtless  5- Not modern; no longer fashionable.
Severe  6- Refusing to obey rules or authority.
Bossy  7- Extremely serious.
Careless  8- Refusing to accept or respect different opinions, beliefs, customs, etc.
Immature  9- A person who is always telling others what to do.
Untidy  10- Not democratic ; not based on the principles of democracy:
Disobedient  11- Wanting to know about other people's lives, problems, etc.
Undemocratic  12- Acting in a childish way.
Obstinate  13- Expecting or requiring people to obey rules or laws: not allowing personal freedom.
Adventurous  14- Refusing to obey.
Mean  15- Not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes.
Nosy  16- Not well-organised.
Authoritarian  17- Refusing to change your behaviour or your ideas; stubborn.