The generation gap refers to the difference in attitudes or behavior between a younger generation and the older one. In my opinion, different attitudes towards life, different views about certain problems, and a lack of communication can cause a generation gap in most societies.

The first factor is that parents and children generally see things from different perspectives. Choosing a career is a good example for this. Many parents try to impose certain careers they favor on their children, based on their own perceptions. However, young people don’t always understand their parents’ points of views. Instead, they prefer to be free to make their own decisions on their future career. Another factor lies in differences in musical tastes, fashion, and political views between young people and their parents. For example, having a pierced nose might be viewed as fashionable by some teens, but for many parents, it is considered to be an act of rebellion against social norms. Some parents may also find their children’s behavior unacceptable and disrespectful to traditional values.

The major factor causing the generation gap is lack of communication between parents and their children. Parents tend to be dominant and not to trust their children to deal with crises. Also, they keep talking too much about certain problems. That is the reason why young people seldom reveal their feelings to their parents. When facing problems, young people prefer to seek help from their classmates or friends.

The above mentioned factors could lead to a generation gap. In order to bridge the gap between the old generation and the younger one, mutual understanding is the vital key. The wisest solution would be for parents and their children to treat each other as friends.

1. How many causes of the generation gap are mentioned?

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words

1.              She is reading the ________________ newspaper. (daily)

2.              She is always________________ She is a good student. (early).

3.              The boys played so ________________that they won the tournament. (good)

4.              These food are________________.(cost)

5.              "Go and have a rest. You shouldn’t work so ________________." (hard)

6.              It's (awful) ________________cold today.

7.              Why does dog food smell so (terrible) ________________?

8.              Max is a (good) ________________singer.

9.           I went over to comfort him and he looked at me (sad) ________________.

10.           I tasted the soup (careful) ________________.

11.           That sounds ________________. (great)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

 Mai is my neighbor. She turned sixteen recently and her parents (46) _______ a birthday party for her. I was one of those invited. The party began at about three (47) ­­_______ the afternoon. There were about twenty of us gathering in Mai’s house. She didn’t like having the party at a restaurant (48) ­­_______ it is noisy and expensive.

We gave presents to Mai and she (49) ­­_______ opened them. It must really be exciting to receive all those presents. After that Mai’s mother served us soft drinks and biscuits. We then listened to music and played cards. The winners were given prizes. At about four thirty Mai’s mother brought out the birthday cake. It was beautifully decorated with pink and white icing. (50) ­­_______ colorful candles sat in the middle of the cake. We all clapped our hands eagerly and sang “Happy Birthday” as she blew out the candles and cut the cake. We helped ourselves to slices of the delicious cake and sang all the songs that we knew.

Finally at about six in the evening the party came to an end. We were all tired but happy. The parents of other children came to collect them by motorbikes. I helped Mai and her mother clean up the mess we had made. After that I walked home, which was only three doors away.

4: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to ­­_______.

2: How did the author feel when he arrived in the village?

Having lived here for seven years, my friend is used to speak English with all her classmates

John’s teacher encouraged him taking part in the international piano competition.

As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my  country.

Does your brother mind calling at home if his patients need his help?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

 Don’t forget locking the door before going to bed.

He admitted breaking his mother’s vase.

I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet.

We should take care of war invalids and families of martyrs.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

John no longer wants to live in the city. He decides to move to the countryside.

Up to now, they have not made a ­­_______ whether they will go or not.