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Which generation are you from? - FREE ELT Worksheet Activity

Which generation are you from? – FREE ELT Worksheet Activity

Which generation are you from? –

FREE ELT Worksheet Activity

Download the three worksheets:

  1. Which generation are you from? – Reference Page
  2. Which generation are you from? – Activity (Gap-Fill)
  3. Which generation are you from? – Activity (Info)

Study the gap-fill page and try to predict the missing information, using the internet as a resource. Then match the sentences from the info page to the gaps. Check your answers with the reference page. Then discuss the information. Which generation are you from? Do you agree with the given info? What would you add or change?

Extension: choose vocabulary items from the reference page – e.g. nuclear stalemate and climate crisis – and discuss them with a partner or small group.

Baby Boom Generation: Born 1946-64

Baby Boom Generation: Born 1946-64

Aged:  59-77 years old

Famous People:  Bill Clinton (b. 1946)

Buzzwords:  ‘turn on, tune in, drop out’

Key Events:  Cold War; Arms Race; Vietnam War; McCarthy era; Civil Rights; independence of colonies; Summer of Love (1967); the pill (1967); 2nd wave of feminism; equal pay; abortion rights

Social:  hippies in the 60s, yuppies in the 80s; provoked real, lasting change

Family:  larger families – 3-4 children; more women stayed at home as homemakers

Music:  the birth of rock’n’roll; psychedelia; pop music developed; Motown

Tech:  TV (three channels); space race; now use Facebook only

Typical Attributes:  optimistic; consumerist; activist; workaholic; personal growth

Advantages:  could buy a house for a low price; free university education; no world wars; no climate hysteria; parents stayed together

Disadvantages:  draft still existed; enormous public and private debt; no internet

Summary:  ‘Lucky Generation’


Generation X / Forgotten Generation: Born 1965-80

Generation X / Forgotten Generation: Born 1965-80

Generation X / Forgotten Generation: Born 1965-80

Aged:  43-58 years old

Famous People: Elon Musk (b. 1971)

Buzzwords:  ‘no future’

Key Events:  three-day week; mass unemployment; strikes; Fall of Communism; blockbuster movies; nuclear stalemate (MAD); Challenger disaster (1986)

Social:  3rd wave of feminism; rise of plastic surgery

Family:  family planning = smaller families; both parents at work all day =  ‘latchkey generation’

Music:  punk, MTV, electronic music, rave, vinyl, cassettes, CDs

Tech:  birth of the PC, video games, internet; home video; satellites

Typical Attributes:  rebellious; mistrust of authority; sceptical; adaptable

Advantages:  developed self-reliance; last fully analogue generation; developed digital tools for future generations

Disadvantages:  student loans; fear of nuclear holocaust; fear of sex (HIV/AIDS)

Summary:  ‘Bleak Generation’


Millennial Generation / Generation Y: Born 1981-96

Millennial Generation / Generation Y: Born 1981-96

Millennial Generation / Generation Y: Born 1981-96

Aged:  27-42 years old

Famous People:  Beyoncé (b.1981)

Buzzwords:  ‘everyone’s a winner’

Key Events:  9-11; wars in the Middle East; Global Financial Crisis (2007-08); mass immigration; EEC becomes EU (1993)

Social:  rise of gay rights; open to collaborate widely

Family:  first ‘planned’ generation = most wanted generation

Music:  downloads > iPod > iPhone > streaming; festival and concertgoers

Tech:  birth of the internet, email; social media; video calling

Typical Attributes:  spoilt; mollycoddled; over-protected; opinionated; liberal

Advantages:  more university places; strong work ethic; entrepreneurs; team players; flexible working patterns

Disadvantages:  more parents got divorced; high cost of credit; heavy student debt; fear of global warming

Summary:  ‘ME Generation’


Generation Z: Born 1997-2012

Generation Z: Born 1997-2012

Generation Z: Born 1997-2012

Aged:  11-26 years old

Famous People:  Olivia Rodrigo (b.2003)

Buzzwords:  ‘alone in the world’

Key Events:  rise of Wokeism; cancel culture; Brexit (2016); COVID-19; Russia-Ukraine war; climate crisis; rising food prices; migration crisis

Social:  rise of trans rights; vaping; #MeToo; glued to smartphones

Family:  flexible family structures; marriage not a must; fewer family dinners than previous generations

Music:  TikTok; Instagram; genre fusion; Spotify; streaming

Tech:  rise of AI; cyber-bullying; Netflix; streaming video; e-scooters

Typical Attributes:  socially active; green-minded; tolerant towards minorities

Advantages:  constant connection to the internet; enjoy fun experiences; tech experts; many years ahead

Disadvantages:  lost years of education; little chance of buying a home/car; mental health issues ; loneliness; fear of environmental devastation; stress about work security

Summary:  ‘Detached Generation’


Earlier and Later Generations

<<  The Greatest / GI Generation: Born 1901-27


<<  Silent Generation: Born 1928-45


Generation Alpha: Born 2013-25  >>


References:

American Generations | C-SPAN Classroom

2022 Generation Names Explained – CareGivers of America

Images:

Pixabay.com

Energy Saving Tips! - 7 Free Worksheets for English Classes

Energy Saving Tips! – 7 Free Worksheets for English Classes

Energy Saving Tips! – 7 Free Worksheets for English Classes

As energy prices go up, why not try to reduce your energy use by following our 60 great energy saving tips! By simply using less energy, your electricity and gas bills are sure to go down. Your students will enjoy English discussion practice while discovering easy ways to save energy with our 7 free printable worksheets for English classes.


Related: Discuss 100 Critical Differences between Men and Women


Worksheet 1.1 Gap-Fill 1

Direct download: https://purlandtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20-energy-saving-tips-gap-fill-1.pdf

Worksheet 1.2 Matching Game 1

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Worksheet 2.1 Gap-Fill 2

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Worksheet 2.2 Matching Game 2

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Worksheet 3.1 Gap-Fill 3

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Worksheet 3.2 Matching Game 3

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Worksheet 4 – 60 Energy Saving Tips – Checklist

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60 Energy Saving Tips – Checklist

Read the tips below and discuss with a partner whether… (A) I already do it, (B) I’d try it, (C) No way!

  1. Read a book instead of firing up a games console and OLED TV.
  2. Put on a warm jumper instead of turning up the heating.
  3. Switch off appliances and unplug them instead of always leaving them on standby.
  4. Switch off the light when you leave a room instead of leaving it on.
  5. Holiday in your country instead of flying abroad.
  6. Set your washing machine to 30 degrees instead of using higher temperatures.
  7. Dry your clothes outside on a washing line instead of using a high-powered tumble dryer.
  8. Take a brief shower instead of running a hot bath.
  9. Boil only the water you need for a cup of tea instead of filling your kettle.
  10. Wash dirty dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher.
  11. Exercise in the fresh air instead of running on a treadmill at the gym.
  12. Use a bike and/or public transport instead of owning a car.
  13. Insulate your home, including loft insulation instead of allowing major heat loss.
  14. Follow your body’s natural circadian rhythms instead of living out of tune with your organism.
  15. Go to bed earlier in the colder months instead of staying up all night hammering power.
  16. Adjust your energy use to the current season instead of following the same pattern all year round.
  17. Consider using candles for lighting instead of only using electric lights.
  18. Unplug your chargers after use instead of leaving them connected to the power.
  19. Wear clothes appropriate for the season instead of always wearing a t-shirt and shorts at home.
  20. Use a microwave oven and/or slow cooker instead of a regular energy-sucking oven.
  21. Use a hand fan instead of air conditioning.
  22. Get used to lower temperatures at home instead of pretending to live in a tropical climate.
  23. Hang thick curtains on all your windows instead of relying on blinds alone.
  24. Take up hobbies that don’t require electricity instead of using a lot of gadgets that need juice.
  25. Use smart meters to keep track of energy usage instead of relying on guesswork and hope.
  26. Limit what you print instead of printing every document.
  27. Encourage your family to save energy instead of allowing them to run up a huge bill.
  28. Shop around to get the best deal on energy instead of stubbornly sticking with the same provider.
  29. Run a full washing machine instead of putting in just a few items.
  30. Don’t heat and light empty rooms instead of pointlessly wasting electricity.
  31. Invest in solar panels for your roof instead of letting your property remain unmonetized.
  32. Use cold water when washing your hands instead of being in the habit of using warm or hot water.
  33. Buy newer more energy-efficient appliances instead of persisting with old outdated equipment.
  34. Switch off your heating at night instead of leaving it on while you’re asleep.
  35. Turn down your thermostat a few degrees instead of insisting on sweltering temperatures.
  36. Buy an electric car instead of continuing to pump petrol into a gas guzzler.
  37. Ride an electric bicycle or scooter instead of driving a car.
  38. Use draught excluders on internal doors instead of allowing heat to escape between rooms.
  39. Don’t cover radiators with furniture or curtains instead of blocking heat and not letting it circulate.
  40. Move to a warmer climate instead of living in a country that is generally cold.
  41. Install double glazing instead of having windows with a single pane of glass.
  42. Bleed your radiators twice a year instead of letting air remain trapped in them.
  43. Set your heating to start when you get home instead of leaving it on all day.
  44. Make a conscious choice to reduce energy use instead of continuing as you usually do.
  45. Insulate water pipes and taps instead of letting heat escape through them.
  46. Remind your kids of the need to save energy instead of allowing them to assume that energy is free.
  47. Use a smart home ecosystem instead of relying on other people to switch off lights.
  48. Install an underfloor heating system instead of depending on less efficient radiators.
  49. Get free heat and light by working at the office instead of using your own electricity working at home.
  50. Shut down your laptop at night instead of leaving it on standby indefinitely.
  51. Use sunlight to heat and light your home instead of paying for electricity.
  52. Get used to a cooler climate at home instead of enjoying inappropriately high temperatures.
  53. Switch off radiators when you’re not in the room instead of leaving them on all day.
  54. Set your heating to match the climate outside instead of keeping the same temperature all year.
  55. Spend as much time as possible outdoors instead of sitting around at home consuming energy.
  56. Take a shower every second day instead of having one every morning.
  57. Get used to cold showers instead of pumping out as much hot water as you like.
  58. Buy and use LED light bulbs instead of sticking with the old incandescent bulbs.
  59. Frequent your local pool and spa instead of building your own private aquapark.
  60. Install cavity wall insulation instead of letting heat – and money – ebb away.

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Resources for further study:

Energy Saving Trust – Quick tips to save energy at home

The 10 home appliances that Consume the most energy

How much energy do my household appliances use?

How to cut your energy bills [BBC News]


Images: Pixabay.com: light bulb; energy-saving light bulb; blue bin symbol