Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The generation gap that was so in evidence dur

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but a 2009 study showed that it was not the disruptive force. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.

Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old people, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.

If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold. First, the two largest areas of difference - technology and music - are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire. Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation – clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty!". According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethics and respect for others.

According to the passage, which is NOT true?

Grandparents feel uncomfortable with their grandchildren because of their better technology skills

The majority of Americans agree that there are major differences in generations' viewpoints

The elderly in America are admired in moral values, work ethics and respect for others

Technology is one of the two biggest areas creating the gap between the old and the young

Giải thích

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Theo bài đọc, điều nào KHÔNG đúng?

Ông bà cảm thấy không thoải mái với cháu của họ vì kỹ năng công nghệ của cháu tốt hơn.
Đa số người Mỹ đồng ý rằng có sự khác biệt lớn trong quan điểm của các thế hệ.
Người cao tuổi ở Mỹ được ngưỡng mộ ở các giá trị đạo đức, đạo đức làm việc và tôn trọng người khác.
Công nghệ là một trong hai lĩnh vực lớn nhất tạo ra khoảng cách giữa người già và người trẻ.

Thông tin:

- According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethics and respect for others.

- First, the two largest areas of difference - technology and music - are less emotionally charged than political issues.

- The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem.

Tạm dịch:

- Theo nghiên cứu của Pew, tất cả các thế hệ đều coi người Mỹ lớn tuổi là những người vượt trội về giá trị đạo đức, đạo đức làm việc và tôn trọng người khác. => C đúng

- Thứ nhất, hai lĩnh vực khác biệt lớn nhất - công nghệ và âm nhạc - ít mang tính cảm xúc hơn các vấn đề chính trị. => D đúng

- Thế hệ cũ có thể tự hào về sức mạnh công nghệ của thế hệ trẻ hơn là coi đó là một vấn đề. => A sai

Chọn A