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2 1. What is your definition of “ generation gap”? 2. What are the causes of generation gap? 3. How to bridge the gap? Questions: Unit 2 Deep Concern Reading Writing Tips: The term “generation gap” was coined by sociologist and anthropologist in the 1960s and is often still used today. It is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between members of a younger generation and their elders. Note Unit 2 Deep Concern Reading Writing 2. The causes of generation gap 1. The two generations live in different periods. Parents and children have different views and values. 2. Parents are busy with work. Parents rarely spend time chatting or communicating with children. 3. Parents ask children to be absolutely obedient to them. Children are unwilling to communicate with parents. Unit 2 Deep Concern Reading Writing 3. How to bridge the gap? Parents: spend more time to stay with the children. Children: show enough respect for parents when exchanging feelings with them The key to narrow the gap is communicating based on mutual understanding and consideration. Unit 2 Deep Concern Reading Writing I. Understanding The text shows us the generation gap between a daughter and her parents through their daily dialogues. Please find out their different attitudes towards the same items. Text Study—Understanding Sandy: “I like that music, Dad; it’s my favorite. Listen for a minute; I’m sure you’ll like it.” Parents: It was weird and horrible stuff with offensive language. How did the parents react? (Rock music blasted forth) Text Study—Understanding Wearing her old, green T-shirt and some jeans. Sandy: It was disgusting. Parents: Text Study—Understanding Having breakfast while standing by the sink. Sandy: It wasn’t healthy to eat standing up. Parents: Text Study—Understanding Sandy: “I’ll brush my teeth when I’m done.” She should brush her teeth as soon as she got up. Parents: Text Study—Understanding Sandy: Wearing her makeup (such