II. Complete the sentences using the given words.

mustn't             don't have to               should                          ought

1. You _____________ type your essay but if you want, you can do it.

2. I  ________go home too late. My parents are very strict.

3. She is an expert adviser; thus, I think you _______to ask her for some advice.

4. You ________________ ask your teacher if you don't understand the lesson.

shouldn't          have to                        ought not                     must

5. I __________finish homework before going to class. My teacher is rather strict.

6. We _________show respect to our parents.

7. I think you _________shouldn’t _________ stay up late because it is not good for your health.

8. If you want to help your friend, you _____ ought not ____to do her homework. Instead, you should show her how to do it by herself.

IX. 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

VIII. 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) 

IX. 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.

1. This plan can't be carried out because of the widespread public ____.

A. relaxation               B. disapproval                         C. perception

2. It is not ____ to wear these trousers at the moment.

A. experienced            B. fashionable                         C. conservative

3. You should weigh up the pros and cons of the ____ living.

A. objection                B. responsible                          C. multi-generational

4. It is important for parents to respect children's ____.

A. privacy                   B. relaxation                            C. rudeness

5. The advantages of this plan ____ its disadvantages.

A. disrespect               B. outweigh                            C. work out

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.

2. As children get older, parents let them live on their own way and do what                     

they are interested in.

3. Teenagers try to please their parents by wearing traditional clothes.                                

4. Parents want children to follow their wishes in deciding the education and                    

future jobs.

5. Some parents indulge their children with expensive brand name clothes.                        

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.

II. Read Lan's letter about her family rules and select the best option for each blank.

do morning exercise                keep my room tidy                   help around

respect                                     swear                                       go out

88 Lang Street

Hanoi, Vietnam

June 12^th, 2017

Dear Sam,

Hi! How are you? I'm overjoyed that you're going to stay with my family in one month. In the previous letter, you asked me about our family rules and now, I will tell you about them. Each family has its own rules and mine has a few. Here are some rules of my family. My parents want me to (1.) ____

with the housework and other home duties as they think that all family members should share housework. What's more, they tell me to take my studies seriously. They said that learning is very important and it has great influence on my future. Other rules in my family are that I should (2.) ___every day to stay fit and healthy and always (3.) _______. Apart from these, I am not allowedto (4.) _____late in the evening because this is dangerous. Last but not least, they ask me to (5.) _______elderly and forbid me to (6.) ______I think that family rules play an integral role in helping family members understand one another and improve their own behaviors. If you have any questions, please let me know. I hope you will enjoy your time in Vietnam. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Lots of love,

Lan

Task 2. Choose the best answers for the following questions.

1. Why do most parents still treat their teenage children like small kids?

A. Because children usually make mistakes

B. Because they think that children are too young to live independently.

C. Because they think that children can't protect themselves well.

2. The word "offspring" in the second paragraph refers to ____.

A. parents                    B. children                              C. mind

3. What do parents usually do to help their children as they are young?

A. They prepare everything for their children.

B. They take care of their children carefully.

C. They encourage their children to explore the outside world.

4. Which kinds of clothes do teenagers want to wear?

A. latest fashionable clothes               B. casual clothes                     C. shiny trousers and tight tops

5. According to the passage, what are parents' viewpoints about the teenagers' clothes?

A. Teenagers' clothes get the latest teen fashion trends.

B. Teenagers' clothes are too short and ripped.

C. Teenagers' clothes are contrary to the accepted standards and values of the society.

6. Why do teenagers want to choose their university or career?

A. They want to explore the world on their own.

B. They want to decide their future by themselves.

C. Both A and B are correct.

7. The word "seize" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.

A. catch                       B. choose                                C. find

8. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A. Where do parent-child conflicts come from?

B. How are children different from their parents?

C. How do we bridge the generation gap?