Generation Gap - Tri Duc English TRI DUC ENGLISH IELTS Speaking Part 3 Generation Gap & Society Evaluating Conflicts, Cultural Norms, and Bridging the Divide Between Youth and the Elderly Topic Vocabulary Key Concepts Cultural Norms (n) Standards or rules regarding what is acceptable in a society (e.g. respect for elders). Comm Breakdown (n) A failure to exchange information, resulting in a lack of communication or understanding. Shared Values (n) Beliefs and principles that are held in common by a group, such as a family or community. Turbulent /ˈtɜː.bjə.lənt/ (adj) Involving a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or violence (referring to the period of youth). Filial Duty (n) The responsibility of children to respect and take care of their parents. Self-made (adj) Rich or successful because of your own work, not because your family gave you money. Mistrust /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/ (n/v) A feeling that you should not trust someone or something. Residential Care (n) Care for people in a residential setting (like a nursing home) rather than in their own home. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Causes & Effects Causes • Tech-familiarity gap • Differing cultural norms • Divergent life experiences • Conflicting opinions/values Effects • Mistrust between ages • Comm breakdown • Family instability • Societal fragmentation Bridging the Gap Public education about intergenerational understanding. Revising and reinforcing shared values . Viewing old people as a "treasure" of history and mores. Encouraging community participation across all ages. Generation Gap Quiz Question 1 Which of the following is a primary cause of the gap between youth and parents today? A. Familiarity with new electronic technologies B. Having identical shared values Question 2 What is "filial duty"? A. A type of government tax B. The duty to care for one\'s aging parents Discussion Practice (Tự luận) 1. Conflict & Tech Gap "What are the main reasons for conflicts between adolescents and their parents? How does tech play a role?" Show Band 8.0+ Answer Conflicts between adolescents and parents often stem from a fundamental communication breakdown . This is e...