8.

A. decided

B. safe

C. unsure

D. sure

2. Read the text and complete these sentences with no more than TWO words from the text.

(Đọc văn bản và hoàn thành những câu này với không quá HAI từ trong văn bản.)

Bridging the generation gap

As time goes by, customs and traditions, which help shape the identity of an individual, change. That is why people belonging to different generations don’t usually share the same values and beliefs. The difference in politics, culture, and other areas of life is what separates the generations and is often described as a generation gap. This can lead to frequent disagreements or even conflicts between the generations in a family. Therefore, bridging the generation gap is important. Below are some tips on how different generations in a family can connect.

First, all generations should be open to new ideas. Having more life experiences, parents often think that they know what is best for their children. However, the world is changing all the time. So, parents should keep an open mind about new ideas or things that probably didn’t even exist when they were growing up. For their part, children should also be willing to listen to their parents and try to learn important life lessons from them.

Second, it is important for parents and children to make time for each other every day. Poor communication or lack of it can harm the relationship between family members. They should make an effort to listen to each other. For example, start by asking your parents about how they spend their day at work. Finding some enjoyable activities that you can all do together is the best way to strengthen family bonds.

In conclusion, healthy family love can help bridge the generation gap. Parents and children love each other for who they are, no matter what they say, think, or do. Even if people might not approve of what other family members do or say, they are still family and always will be.

1. Bridging the generation gap is important to avoid __________ and conflicts between the generations in a family.

2. Because they have more __________, parents believe they know what their children need.

3. Children should also learn important __________ from their parents.

4. The relationship between family members can suffer because of __________ or lack of it.

5. Healthy __________ means love, care, loyalty, and respect for family members, no matter what they say, think, or do.