Is There a Generation Gap?

1. Is There a Generation Gap? Lecturer Sun Zhe

2. Contents 1 Lead-in 2 Text Study 3 In-class Exercises 4 Assignment

3. Watch & Discuss Directions: Watch the video and then discuss the topics as follows: 1.What happened to the father and the son? 2. Which term (术语) can weuse to define (给…下定义) this situation?

4. Background Information Generation Gap Generation gap is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms (文化规范) between the younger generation and their elders. It can be defined as “the lack of understanding between older and younger people because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior.” Q: Have you ever felt that your ideas are different from your parents? In what cases?

5. Causes To children choose our own favorites choose our own friends select our own majors plan our own future earn and spend our own money …… We believe we can fly independently!

6. Causes To parents …stand in their own position… …their points of view… …not allow themselves to see… …make the same mistake… …their duty… Their traditional view and high expectations make us feel great pressure.

7. What can we do to bridge the generation gap? • Tips: • Keep our minds open to our parents. • Treat our parents the way we want them to treat us. • Do something social with our parents. • Know the art of showing love to our parents.

8. Contents 1 Lead-in 2 Text Study 3 In-class Exercises 4 Assignment

9. Is There a Generation Gap? 1.The term “generation gap” was coined in the 1960s. One concept of the generation gap is that parents and children have different values and beliefs. As a result, many parents fear that peer opinions will become more highly valued and that they in turn will lose influence. Although the term continues to be used often, some people are beginning to ask the question, “Is there a generation gap in today’s society?”

10. Key Words and Expressions coin (n.): money made of metal 硬币 e.g. notes (纸币) and coins The term “generation gap” wascoinedin the 1960s. coin (v.): invent a new word or phrase that other people then begin to use 杜撰（新单词或短语） e.g. The term “Doomsday” was coined to cloud the public opinion. “末日说”一词被杜撰出来混淆大众视听。

11. Is There a Generation Gap? Chinese Question 1 1.The term “generation gap” was coined in the 1960s. One concept of the generation gap is that parents and children have different values and beliefs. As a result, many parents fear that peer opinions will become more highly valued and that they in turn will lose influence. Although the term continues to be used often, some people are beginning to ask the question, “Is there a generation gap in today’s society?”

12. Key Words and Expressions as a result: because of sth. that has happened 结果是 e.g. There was a heavy snow and, as a result, she was late. e.g. 上周发生了可怕的地震，结果死了2,500人。 A terrible earthquake took place last week, as a result, 2,500 people were killed. Compare result in & result from 1. Anger may_____________ an argument. 2. The hurricane(飓风) has ________________ thousands of death. result from resulted in

13. 2. One study compared four generations, aged 18-30, 31-48, 49-62, and 63 and over. Several questions were asked to tap into basic beliefs and values, such as “Hard work is the key to getting ahead” and “America is the very best place in the world to live in”. Across the generations, there was great consistencyin the responses.

14. Key Words and Expressions tap into: learn about or understand sth. such as people’s ideas, beliefs or attitudes 了解 e.g. The survey is aimed to tap into people’s attitudes toward the new policy. e.g. 这个项目(program)帮助人们了解更多的就业机会。 The program helps people tap into more job opportunities.

15. Chinese Question 2 2. One study compared four generations, aged 18-30, 31-48, 49-62, and 63 and over. Several questions were asked to tap into basic beliefs and values, such as “Hard work is the key to getting ahead” and “America is the very best place in the world to live in”. Across the generations, there was great consistency in the responses.

16. Key Words and Expressions consistency (n.): (U.) the quality of always being the same 一致性；连贯性 e.g. Your work lacks consistency. Sometimes it’s excellent but at other times it’s full of mistakes. Word Family consistent (a.): always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. 一致的，连贯的 e.g. He has been Manchester’s most consistent player this season. ～with…: in agreement with… e.g. The results are consistent with our earlier research. (ANT) inconsistent

17. 3.Many studies on youth also refute the concept of a generation gap. These studies show that while young people tend to value their peers’ evaluations over parents’ on things like music, clothing and what’s “cool”, they continue to look to parents for basic values and guidance in the more important areas of life, such as career and lifetime goals.

18. Key Words and Expressions refute (vt.):prove that sb. or sth. is not correct 反驳，驳斥 e.g. The view that the world is flat was refuted long ago. e.g. 我知道他在撒谎，但我没有证据反驳他。 I knew he was lying but I had no evidence to refute his story.

19. 3.Many studies on youth also refute the concept of a generation gap. These studies show that while young people tend to value their peers’ evaluations over parents’ on things like music, clothing and what’s “cool”, they continue to look to parents for basic values and guidance in the more important areas of life, such as career and lifetime goals.

20. Key Words and Expressions • tend (v.): • be likely to do sth. 倾向于，趋于 • e.g. People tend to need less sleep as they grow older. • e.g. 这里春天往往雨水很多。 • It tends to rain here a lot in the spring. • b. take care of; look after 照料，照顾 • e.g. Jane was outside tending the garden when the fire broke out. • e.g. 丈夫长期卧病(long illness)，她一直照料他。 • She tended her husband during his long illness.

21. Chinese 3.Many studies on youth also refute the concept of a generation gap. These studies show that while young people tend to value their peers’ evaluations over parents’ on things like music, clothing and what’s “cool”, they continue to look to parents for basic values and guidance in the more important areas of life, such as career and lifetime goals.

22. Key Words and Expressions look to: depend on sb. to do sth. 依赖；指望 e.g. They’re looking to the new manager to make the company profitable. e.g. 他经常依靠父亲给他提供意见。 He always looked to his father for advice. V-phrases • look into… • look forward to… • look down on sb./sth. • look through sb. • look up to sb. a. think that you’re better than sb. b. examine sth. c. think with pleasure about sth. that is going to happen d. respect or admire sb. e. ignore sb. by pretending not to see them

23. Contents 1 Lead-in 2 Text Study 3 In-class Exercises 4 Assignment

24. In-class Exercises Chinese to English 不同的价值观和信仰 失去影响力 同伴的观点 弥和代沟 尊重与信任 采用一种好奇的态度 毁掉自己的可信度 • different values and beliefs • lose influence • peer opinions • bridge the generation gap • an attitude of respect and trust • adopt an attitude of curiosity • destroy your credibility

25. Assignment Talk about the following picture based on the understanding of the text. Tips: Web TV—service using set-top box for internet-on-TV, email, instant messenger on TV, interactive program guide, and enhanced TV watching with on-screen links.

26. Refer to Para. 1 Q1.Coined in the 1960s, the term “generation gap” holds the idea that ________. A. parents fear that peer opinions will become more important in the eyes of their children B. parents fear that they will lose control over their children C. parents and children have different values and beliefs D. parents and children don’t believe each other

27. Refer to Para. 2 Q2. When asked about the basic beliefs and values, the four generations studied _______. A. gave the same answers B. gave different answers C. gave positive answers D. gave negative answers

28. 存在代沟吗？ 1.“代沟”这一术语出现于20世纪60年代。代沟的概念之一是指父母和孩子有不同的价值观和信仰。因此，很多父母害怕孩子赞成伙伴的观点，父母转而失去影响力。虽然这个术语还是常常被使用，有人却开始问这个问题：“今天的社会还存在代沟吗？”

29. 2.有一项研究比较了四代人：18-30岁的人，31-48岁的人，49-62岁的人，63岁和63岁以上的人，问了几个问题以了解人们对一些问题的基本信仰和价值观， 如“努力工作是成功之道”，“美国是世界上最佳的生活地”。四代人给出的答案非常接近。

30. 3. 许多对年轻人的研究驳斥了代沟这一观念的存在。这些研究显示，较之父母对音乐、服装和何为“酷”的评价，年轻人更趋于赞同伙伴的见解，与此同时，在生活中更重要的方面，如职业生涯、终身目标等，他们还是继续依赖父母的基本价值观和指导。