Uni REVIEW 1 (UNIT
FAMILY LIFE1-3)
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LESSON 3 SKILLS (2)
Reading and Writing
LESSON 3 SKILLS (2)
WARM-UP Brainstorming
• Task 1. Match the headings with the
READING paragraphs
• Task 2. True or False.
WRITING Write an opinion essay on the given topic.
• Wrap-up
CONSOLIDATION
• Homework
WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN THE
PICTURE?
Generation gap
BRAINSTORMING
parents impose
differences in lack of time for
decisions on
interests each other
children
Where does generation
gap come from?
differences in
habits compare children
differences in with others
viewpoints
READING
1 Match the headings with the paragraphs.
Lack of understanding
Lack of interaction
Comparing to others
READING
2 True or False.
T F
1. Three reasons for the generation gap between parents and
children are mentioned in the text.
2. Changes in society help parents and children get closer to each
other.
3. Despite their busy schedules, all parents and children spend a lot
of time together.
4. Parents don't have enough time for their children because they
work long hours.
5. Many parents believe that comparing their children to others is
good for them.
WRITING
Write an opinion essay on the given topic. You may use the ideas in
the reading to help you.
Some parents often compare their own childhood to their
children’s experiences today with the intention of teaching
them good behavior. Do you think this is a good idea?
WRITING
Write an opinion essay on the given topic. You may use the ideas in
the reading to help you.
Sample answer:
Many parents compare their own childhood with their children’s experiences because they want
to teach them good behaviour. In my opinion, parents should not make such a comparison for two
reasons.
Firstly, parents and their children belong to different generations. Parents experienced different
social changes and grew up in different economic conditions. These changes and conditions have
formed their points of views and behaviour. However, many social norms have changed over the last
decades. Therefore, it may be difficult to apply them to their children’s life nowadays.
In addition, when children are compared to their parents, they may lose their confidence because
they may think that they are not good enough. As a result, many of them will believe that their
parents don’t believe in their abilities and become afraid of living independently.
In conclusion, parents shouldn’t compare their life experiences with their children’s experiences
because of generational differences and the negative emotional feelings that this comparison may
cause to their children.
CONSOLIDATION
1 Wrap-up
What have you learnt today?
• Practise reading for main ideas and specific information about the
generation gap;
• Develop develop writing skills on the given topic.
CONSOLIDATION
2 Homework
• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Prepare for Unit 4 – Lesson 1.
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