Module one Lesson three : Generation gap

I/Let’s get ready

1) Complete the Venn diagram with the differences and similarities between you and your
parents regarding looks, clothes, music, pastimes, friends, education, future…..

2)Which of these differences create problems between you ?

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3)What’s your parents’ opinion about them?
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II/Reading comprehension
1-Read the text on p 16 and tick the right option
Jane speaks about: a-her loving parents.
b-going out with friends.
c-the conflict between her and her parents.
2-Read the text and circle right alternative:
Jane was embarrassed because: a-she couldn’t stay late in the party.
b-her father was going to pick her up.
c-because her parents didn’t let her wear a short dress

How did Jane react? a- She was obedient and respectful

b- She was disobedient and broke the rules
c- She was very demanding and always wanted more

3)Do you agree with such behaviour?. Why or why not?

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4)Do you think that her parents use the best way to solve
their teenager’s problem?
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5)Does Jane choose the best solution to solve the problem?
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6)Find words meaning the same as:
a-To be ashamed or uncomfortable (P1):…………………………………………............................
b-Go out secretly (P3):………………………………………………………………….....................
c-Disagreement, discussion (P4):…………………………………………………............................
d-Stubborn, disobedient, don’t listen to other’s advice(P3):………………………………..................................
Rewrite the phrases in brackets using a compound adjective.
Mrs. Benetton is a (woman who works very hard) …………………………………………….. that’s why she never wears
(shoes with high heels ) …………………………………………………….. She lives in the suburbs of Leeds in a
( house painted in white) …………………………………………………………… She doesn’t like spending money but she
always spends her holidays in a ( hotel with 5 stars ) ………………………………………………………

III-Writing. Who is to blame for the bad relationship between Jane and her parents? Match
sentences in box A with the right ones in b to make a coherent paragraph.

A B

1)It’s not necessary to get nuts at your parents
and leave the house.
2)I don’t think you are making the right choice
3)I think you have to speak to them
4)You are old enough
5)You should convince them that new rules must be
set
6)Your parents really care for you,
7)You mustn’t be rude to them;
8)Now, if I were you, I wouldn’t run away
9)I am sure your parents will be understanding
a-and explain calmly that things have changed
b-to take care of yourself
c-they really love you and want the best for you
d-when you break the rules
e-don’t argue or fight with them
f-I would rather ask them to give me enough
freedom to do things by myself.
g-You are more responsible now.
h-They seem overprotective.
i-If you apologize and ask them to give you a
chance to lead a more independent life.

1 + …… 2 + ……… 3 + …… 4 + …… 5 + ….. 6 + ……. 7 + ….. 8 + …. 9 + ……

Now write a letter of advice to help Jane solve her problem and be
on good terms with her parents. Use linkers : First, second, besides,
However, that’s why, since, because…

Dear Jane,
I’ve just read your letter and I understand how you feel. So, here are some pieces of advice for
you.
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Yours …………………………