Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks
Generation gap refers to the difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations which results in behavioral differences, and sometimes, (1)______between them. In other words, it is the difference in the thinking of the people of the older and younger generations that creates the (2)_______ of understanding between them. The most common example of generation gap is seen in the family between parents and their children. It is not only because of the gap in age but also because of the way parents (3)________ to a particular situation.
Advancement technology has led to the generation gap in this modern world. Children tend to spend most of their time with their digital devices and busy with social media that they do not discuss their problems with their parents. The Internet (4)________ solutions to most of the problems that children needn’t ask their own parents for help, (5)_______ the communication and leads to a generation gap.
Generation gap occurs not only between parents and children but also between teachers and students. Students are likely to enjoy the classes of an open-minded teacher, who shows mutual (6)______ to the students. The teachers, who tend to keep their students under unnecessary strict disciplines and practise hard ways to make them obey the orders, are usually disliked by the students. This narrows minded thinking, especially (7)______ in the teachers of the older generation, eventually creates a gap between the students and teachers.
Another difference is the use of technology. Young teachers tend to use more digital devices in class for their lessons that has a good (8)______ on the students. Students take more interest and participate actively in the class discussion. An old teacher has (9)________frequent use of electronic devices that makes lessons boring, which is not enjoyed by the students and it creates a gap between them.
To (10)_______ the generation gap, parents or teachers must be close to their children. They should show interest and give time to the children, have open communication, and allow the child to feel free in all the situations.
In other words, it is the difference in the thinking of the people of the older and younger generations that creates the (2)_______ of understanding between them.
lackscarityfailuremissHướng dẫn giải:lack (n): thiếu hụt
scarity (n): sự khan hiếm
failure (n): thất bại
miss (n): lỡ, trượt
Cụm từ: lack of + noun (thiếu cái gì)
In other words, it is the difference in the thinking of the people of the older and younger generations that creates the lack of understanding between them.
Tạm dịch: Nói cách khác, đó là sự khác biệt trong suy nghĩ của những người thuộc thế hệ già và trẻ hơn, tạo ra sự thiếu hiểu biết giữa họ.
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
