[EXTENSIVE] READING TEST 4.4 - VOCABULARY REVIEW - UNIT 7+8

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase Born shortly after World War II, this generation had more opportunities in life than their parents. Optimistic and willing to work long hours, they tend to define themselves by their professional achievements. They are often well educated and can be quite competitive in the workplace. Outside work they …………………. seek enjoyment in life.

• and more about work-life balance
• like to be active and
• tend to be hard-working, but
• to operate smartphones and tablets
• that they are special

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase This generation, joining the workforce at the start of this millennium, is also known as the ‘millennial’ generation. They have different priorities from their parents, caring less about earning large salaries ………………….

• and more about work-life balance
• like to be active and
• tend to be hard-working, but
• to operate smartphones and tablets
• that they are special

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase They have a (perhaps unfair) reputation for being self-centred, arrogant and believing they deserve the best in life. Some think this comes from constantly being told since birth …………………. This generation is more open-minded than previous ones in their attitudes to other cultures and nationalities.

• and more about work-life balance
• like to be active and
• tend to be hard-working, but
• to operate smartphones and tablets
• that they are special

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase Sometimes referred to as Generation Net, this generation never experienced a world without the internet. Because of the internet they are very well informed about world events. They are also even more tech-savvy than previous generations, with children as young as two being able …………………. This generation, having lived through an economic recession, probably won’t take money for granted.

• and more about work-life balance
• like to be active and
• tend to be hard-working, but
• to operate smartphones and tablets
• that they are special

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase Sandwiched between Baby Boomers and Generation Y, this generation shares many of their characteristics. They ………………… they value a work-life balance. A higher divorce rate and an increase in working mothers meant many from this generation grew up often being alone. They therefore tend to be independent, family-focused and have a realistic attitude to life. They also tend to be critical of authority.

• and more about work-life balance
• like to be active and
• tend to be hard-working, but
• to operate smartphones and tablets
• that they are special

……………………… means having a good knowledge and understanding of modern technology, especially computers.

• tech-savvy
• well-educated
• arrogant

……………………… means having had a good education.

• well-educated
• arrogant
• well-informed

……………………… means behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people.

• arrogant
• well-informed
• realistic

……………………… means having or showing knowledge or information about many subjects or about one particular subject.

• well-informed
• realistic
• self-centred

……………………… means accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation.

• realistic
• self-centred
• open-minded