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7. Read the following dialogue between Mrs. Brent and Mr. Alden, a teacher.
A: W ould you like another cup of tea or something? B: Well, n o .......Thanks just the same.
A: I am sorry to have to say this, but what would our youngsters do without the youth centre? They'd be pretty lost, w ouldn't they?
B: It's all right I suppose.
A:Er ... would you care to dance, Mrs. Brent?
B:Thank you ... but no. The music isn't of my generation. You know ... the generation gap. W hen I was young I'd never dared speak as our children do. Especially with a teacher present.
A:We've got a bit of a problem here, you see. It's part of my job to know people ... and especially young people ... as they are. And really the so-called generation gap is a myth you know. Teenagers aren't really so different. As a teacher I find them quite traditional in their attitudes.
B:I'm sorry to disagree with you, but look at the way they dress... and their hair!
A:I don't think you get the point. Those things are quite superfi­cial. But basically their attitudes are very similar to those of our gen ­ eration.
B: There is no excuse for their language and you seem to ap ­ prove of the kind of language we hear from our children.
A:Now, I didn't say that. Anyway the concepts of "approval" and "disapproval" tend to over-simplifymatters. Every generation creates its own special language just as it creates its own styles in clothes and music.
B:I'd like to point out that the styles and habits of today's teen ­ agers are so ... Well basically ... unacceptable.
A:You mean unacceptable to you. In fact their clothes are very practical and very simple.
В: I do wish you had a teenage son or daughter of your own, Mr. Alden.
A:But I have more contact with them. You see, we have regular discussions. You could come and sit in sometime if you like. And you'll realize I think how traditional their attitudes are. .
8. Answer the following questions:
1. W hat do you think of the problem of the generation gap? 2. Do you agree with all that is said in the dialogue? W ith which statements do you disagree? (In answering this you may use the formulas of agreem ent and disagreem ent. See Appendix.) 3. W hat is Mrs. Brent complaining about? Are her complaints justified?