The old about the young Young people get up to all sorts of things nowadays. Parents probably give in to bem too much, and let them get away with things. But in general, they're all right More and more young people still live off their parents in their late 20s and early 30s. They should be standing on their own two feet at that age sometimes find it difficult to get through to young people. We seem to be worlds apart. Maybe I'm just behind the times never take offence when young people say old people are boring. I felt exactly the same when I was young Glossary get up to (sth) give in (to sb) get away with sth more and more live off sb stand on your own two feet get through to sb The worlds apart behind the times take offence (at sth) INF do sth, especially sth you shouldn't do. stop fighting or arguing with sb and accept you can't win. not be punished for sth you have done wrong. in Increasing numbers or at an increasing rate. rely on sb else to provide you with food, money, etc. not need the help of other people, live or act independently. make sb understand what you are trying to say. be completely different in attitudes, opinions, etc. old-fashioned in your ideas, methods, etc. feel upset or hurt (by sth). One word is missing. What is it, and where does it go? in give The kids always ask for sweets, and in the end I usually 1 He doesn't understand what I say, I just can't through to him. 2 She made a mistake but she was lucky; she got with it. 3 The area is becoming more and dangerous. What have the children been getting to? 5 They're worlds - they have absolutely nothing in common. Complete the dialogues. You may need more than one word. I've learnt to be independent. That's right, you can now stand on your 2 Does Joe still off his parents?-Yes, they pay for everything. And he's 40! 3. He's a bit old-fashioned. I agree: he's a bit behind 4 The brothers are completely different. -Yes, it's strange: they're worlds 5 Was she upset at what you said? - No, I don't think she took There's no point in arguing with him. -Yes, it's easier just to ABOUT YOU Write your answers in your notebook, or talk to another student. Did your parents give in to you very much when you were younger? Did you get away with things at school when you were younger? Do you ever find it difficult to get through to your parents/children? Do you still live off your parents? Do you think you and your parents are/were worlds apart?
