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The Generation Gap Quiz

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1. A. generation B. advice C. typical D. traditional

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. value B. conflict C. common D. employ

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. All students ___________ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule.

a)

A. should

b)

B. have to

c)

C. ought to

d)

D. must

4.

This drink isn't beneficial for health. You _______ drink it too much.

a)

A. should

b)

B. ought to not

c)

C. ought not to

d)

D. mustn't

5.

This warning sign indicates that you ______ step on the grass.

a)

A. shouldn't

b)

B. mustn't

c)

C. don't have to

d)

D. ought not to

6.

My parents complain ________ my clothes and hairstyle.

a)

A. in

b)

B. about

c)

C. with

d)

D. from

7.

Worries about an elderly parent's driving can be a source of ________ conflict.

a)

A. generations

b)

B. intergenerational

c)

C. generation

d)

D. generational

8.

In case you're suffered from the injury, you ________ see the doctor today.

a)

A. had better

b)

B. must

c)

C. ought

d)

D. have better

9.

I live with my extended family, and I have to learn to accept the differences _______ the generations.

a)

A. about

b)

B. from

c)

C. on

d)

D. between

10.

Different generations ______ agree on everything, but it is important to engage in open-minded discussions.

a)

A. mustn't

b)

B. can't

c)

C. don't have to

d)

D. have to

11.

I suggest that Gen Z ______ be encouraged to develop their digital skills and passion for social change.

a)

A. mustn't

b)

B. should

c)

C. may

d)

D. have

12.

Linh lives in a/an ______ family. It has 3 generations: her grandparents, her parents and she.

a)

A. nuclear

b)

B. small

c)

C. affected

d)

D. extended

13.

Older generations often have very ___________ about how people should live.

a)

A. common characteristics

b)

B. traditional views

c)

C. generational conflicts

d)

D. cultural values

14.

Older generations can cope with difficulties because they have ________ many changes in their lives.

a)

A. experienced

b)

B. refused

c)

C. looked for

d)

D. influenced

15.

My little brother always asks questions and is _________ to find out all the answers.

a)

A. curiousity

b)

B. curious

c)

C. curiously

d)

D. curiousness

16.

The ________ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.

a)

A. discrimination

b)

B. conflict

c)

C. agreement

d)

D. gap

17.

Read the following short opinion article and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (20) ____________ by technology, speed, and change.

a)

A. shaping

b)

B. is shaping

c)

C. has shaped

d)

D. shaped

18.

(21) ____________ allow them to express themselves.

a)

A. what

b)

B. that

c)

C. why

d)

D. who

19.

(22) ____________ and tradition.

a)

A. irresponsibility

b)

B. responsibly

c)

C. responsible

d)

D. responsibility

20.

(23) ____________ of expectations and beliefs.

a)

A. number

b)

B. level

c)

C. deal

d)

D. amount

21.

(24) ____________late, while parents expect them home early.

a)

A. stay up

b)

B. stay out

c)

C. break down

d)

D. deal with

22.

(25) ____________ to their friends than to their family.

a)

A. closer

b)

B. happier

c)

C. nicer

d)

D. warmer

23.

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (26) _______ to have other opinions about life.

a)

A. members older family

b)

B. older family members

c)

C. family older members

d)

D. family members older

24.

(27) _______ can sometimes create arguments or distance in the family.

a)

A. differences

b)

B. respects

c)

C. agreements

d)

D. feelings

25.

(28) _______ activities with your parents or grandparents.

a)

A. practising

b)

B. discussing

c)

C. making

d)

D. doing

26.

(29) _______ remember to think about the respect you show when speaking.

a)

A. but

b)

B. so

c)

C. nor

d)

D. or

27.

(30) _______ one another.

a)

A. the other

b)

B. another

c)

C. other

d)

D. others

28.

(31) _______ your family.

a)

A. in

b)

B. at

c)

C. of

d)

D. for

29.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions. Question 32. Too much screen time may also lead to sleep and weight problems.

a)

A. b - d - e - a - c

b)

B. b - c - a - e - d

c)

C. b - e - d - a - c

d)

D. b - a - d - e - c

30.

Question 33. a. Firstly, digital devices can be used as learning tools for teenagers. There are numerous educational apps and websites that can help teenagers learn new skills and knowledge.

a)

A. e - a - c - b - d

b)

B. c - e - a - b - d

c)

C. c - a - b - d - e

d)

D. e - c - a - b - d

31.

Question 34. a. Nam: I agree. I think we should try to understand each other more instead of arguing.

a)

A. b - c - a

b)

B. c - a - b

c)

C. b - a - c

d)

D. a - b - c

32.

Question 35. a. Nam: I think they just want us to focus on our studies.

a)

A. c - a - b - d - e

b)

B. c - b - a - e - d

c)

C. b - c - a - d - e

d)

D. c - e - a - b - d

33.

Read the following passage about the generation gap and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (36) Which of the following is mentioned as a cause of tension between generations?

a)

A. The number of friends teenagers have

b)

B. The use of technology

c)

C. The choice of career

d)

D. The size of families

34.

(37) The word 'essential' in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.

a)

A. important

b)

B. harmful

c)

C. unnecessary

d)

D. confusing

35.

(38) The word 'bridge' in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by _______.

a)

A. widen

b)

B. close

c)

C. build

d)

D. cross

36.

(39) Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? Such efforts help reduce conflict and strengthen family bonds.

a)

A. These actions can lessen disagreements and make families closer.

b)

B. These actions can cause more conflict and opposition in families.

c)

C. These efforts often increase misunderstanding in families.

d)

D. These actions focus on keeping traditions alive only.

37.

(40) Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

a)

A. Young people today do not care about family traditions and customs at all.

b)

B. Parents sometimes try to learn social media to understand their children better.

c)

C. The generation gap is caused only by technology.

d)

D. Schools have no role in closing the generation gap.

38.

(41) In which paragraph does the writer mention positive ways to reduce the generation gap?

a)

A. Paragraph 1

b)

B. Paragraph 2

c)

C. Paragraph 3

d)

D. Paragraph 4

39.

(42) In which paragraph does the writer mention community support in solving the problem?

a)

A. Paragraph 1

b)

B. Paragraph 2

c)

C. Paragraph 3

d)

D. Paragraph 4

40.

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit? This gap often arises because parents and children grow up in very different social environments.

a)

[I]

b)

[II]

c)

[III]

d)

[IV]

41.

The phrase "see eye to eye" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by _______.

a)

look alike

b)

agree with each other

c)

compete with each other

d)

argue frequently

42.

The word "These" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

a)

contrasting priorities

b)

lifestyle choices

c)

differing views on technology

d)

career paths

43.

The word "far-reaching" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

a)

minor

b)

widespread

c)

serious

d)

deep

44.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

a)

Parents and children sometimes argue because they have different values.

b)

Technology has helped to close the generation gap in most families nowadays.

c)

The generation gap no longer exists in modern society.

d)

Schools do not have any role in addressing the generation gap.

45.

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?.

a)

Families will only get closer if children give up their views to please their parents.

b)

Parents and children can develop better bonds by respecting each other's viewpoints.

c)

Mutual understanding between parents and children always prevents conflicts.

d)

Strong relationships depend solely on the efforts of parents to change.

46.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

a)

The generation gap is mainly caused by parents' refusal to accept change.

b)

Without effort, the generation gap can harm both family relationships and individual well-being.

c)

Children are less responsible for bridging the generation gap than parents are.

d)

All generation gap issues can be solved through school programs alone.

47.

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

a)

Social and technological changes have widened the generation gap, affecting families, but mutual understanding and community support can help bridge it.

b)

The generation gap, caused by young people's excessive use of technology, leads to serious mental health problems.

c)

Differences in values between parents and children are unavoidable, but technology has helped reduce conflict.

d)

The generation gap has created permanent divisions in families that cannot be resolved.