o,c,r,C,n,e,n,e,e,p,D,Deep,S,e,c,t,i,o,n,A,Concern,Section A,New Horizon English,李芳,Pre-reading Activities,Text,Summary,Writing,Home,Definition of Generation Gap,Generation gap is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms 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 behaviour.”,Background Information,The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s, and described the cultural differences between the Baby Boomers and their parents. Although some generational differences have existed throughout history, during this era differences between the two generations grew significantly in comparison with previous times, particularly with respect to,History of the Term : Generation Gap (1),Background Information,such matters as musical tastes, fashion, drug use, and politics. The disparity may have been magnified by the unprecedented size of the young Baby Boomer generation, which gave them unprecedented power, influence, and willingness to rebel against social norms.,History of the Term : Generation Gap (2),Background Information,You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the secondtime, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S9 to S11 you are required tofill in the missing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Now listen to the passage.,Compound Dictation,Previously happy parents found themselves scorned (被嘲笑) by their young rebels, who S1 _ them of being too concerned with money and too anxious to impress the neighbors. “True S2 _,” the young people explained, “is not a matter of money or S3 _. Its a matter of self-fulfillment. Most parents found it hard to accept their childrens S4 _. They themselves had been brought up to respect S5 _ values;,success,position,attitude,traditional,To be continued,accused,Compound Dictation,They had also learned to respect money because it was S6 _ during their teenage years. They had married in the late 1930s or early 1940s, at a time when it was S7 _ again and again that an unhappy childhood produces emotionally S8 _ adults. S9 _, therefore, _ _.,explained,scarce,disturbed,A married couples first duty was to think of their childrens happiness,To be continued,Compound Dictation,On the other hand, while Mom and Dad were making sacrifices, S10 _, and to grow up into adults that parents can be proud of. S11 _ _.,they expected their children to obey the rules of “nice” behavior,These were precisely the ideas that the young rebels of the 1960s rejected,Compound Dictation,Directions: Watch the video and then discuss the topics as follows:,Video Watching,2. How do you bridge the gap between your parents and you?,What does the generation gap refer to?,Watch completely unacceptable,It tastes disgusting! 尝起来真恶心！ It is disgusting that we girls have to do all the heavy work!,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,4. bug v. annoy or worry sb.,It bugs him that hes not as successful as his brother.,What bugs you the most after you come to the university?,food; climate; studying methods; ,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,5. wear v.,How many things can you wear? What are they?,clothes,shoes,jewelry (necklace, etc.),glasses/contact lenses (隐形眼镜),Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,hair,She wears her hair long. 她留着长头发。 She wears her hair in a long braid. 她把头发编成辫子。,beard,He wore a full moustache.,5. wear v.,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,Then how about perfume?,wear makeup,5. wear v.,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,6. offensive adj. causing offence; unpleasant,offensive,remark,冒犯性的话,manner,无礼的态度,weapons,攻击性的武器,sight,令人生厌的景色,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,7. appeal v. attract; interest make a strong request for help, support, etc.,What appeals to you most when you chose your major?,The idea of living in that city doesnt appeal to me at all. Relief workers in the disaster area are appealing for more help and supplies.,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,8. negative adj. bad or harmful saying or meaning no,Im feeling very negative about my jobin fact Im thinking about moving.,我对我的工作感到很没劲事实上我正考虑换工作。,The girl gave him a negative response.,Focus Study Word Using,Mini-test,1. Think before you _ the tap _. Do you really need the water?,A. turn. down,B. turn. off,C. turn. out,Focus Study A mini-test,Focous Study,B. burst into,2. They _ laughter at the sight of us.,A. ran into,C. burst out,D. went into,3. Then Johnny reached quickly