Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Over the past two centuries, different generations were born and given different names. Each generation comes with its characteristics, (26) _______ are largely influenced by the historical, economic, and social conditions of the country they live in. However, in (27) _______ countries the following three generations ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Over the past two centuries, different generations were born and given different names. Each generation comes with its characteristics, (26) _______ are largely influenced by the historical, economic, and social conditions of the country they live in. However, in (27) _______ countries the following three generations have common characteristics.

Generation X refers to the generation born between 1965 and 1980. When Gen Xers grew up, they experienced many social changes and developments in history. (28)_______, they are always ready for changes and prepared to work through changes. Gen Xers are also known as (29) _______ thinkers because they achieved higher levels of education than previous generations.

Generation Y, also known as Millennials, refers to those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s. They are (30) _______ and ready to accept changes. If there is a faster, better way of doing something, Millennials want to try it out. They also value teamwork. When working in a team, Millennials welcome different points of view and ideas from others.

(26) _______ are largely influenced by the historical, economic, and social conditions of the country they live in