1.What is generation gap? It was coined in the 1960s. Deep Concern 1.What is generation gap? It was coined in the 1960s.

The conception of Generation Gap Parents and children have different values and beliefs. A generation gap is a vast difference between a younger generation and their elders.

Some useful phrases for it Tap into 了解 Be concerned about 担心 Get across 被理解，被接受 Talk sth. over 商议，讨论 Make one’s blood boil 使某人生气 Knots in one’s stomach 紧张，不安

Background information Tattoo: permanent ink markings placed just under the skin, have been common among societies for quite a long time. Though often used to identify people as criminals, tattoos have also been used as an expression of beauty, independence from their parents, and who want to make themselves look special.

Tattoos and their meanings Teardrops (on face) : years in prison (one teardrop for one year) Cross or crucifix : belief in Christianity Heart (often with a person’s name inside) : love of a person Dove : peace Eagle : love of the country (in the US)

Questions for discussion Do you think ads are necessary or a nuisance? Do you like watching or reading advertisements? Why or why not? Do ads influence you (or people in general) in buying things? How? Has any particular ad had an effect on you in your decision to buy something?

Questions for discussion Do you have anything to advertise? Suppose you’ve got some second-hand course books to sell, where would you place your ad and how? Why do manufactures spend so much money on advertising? Among the advertisements you have watched or read, which impressed you most? Why?

Piercing Holes driven through part of one’s body for the purpose of wearing jewelry, are an ancient form of expression that has special meaning in Western societies.

Text structure analysis A problem about music 1----4 A transitional paragraph 5 A series of small arguments lead to another problem 6----20 Responses and evaluations from the father and mother on their daughter. 21----28 The mother knew she had to have patience and keep the lines of communication with her daughter open. 29

Some tips might help Show respect. Listen more than you talk. Ask whether your child wants to hear it before sharing your point of view. Think “we” instead of “you”. Keep calm. Don’t apply double standards. Admit your own mistakes and talk about what you are learning from them. Enjoy them.

Discussion What do you think your parents should change? How to get across each other in our daily life? What can you do to reduce generation gap?

If there is a generation gap You can… You think… You feel…

If there is no generation gap Our life…. Our communication…. Our values and opinions….

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