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a. Henry: I argued with my parents about my new haircut. They hate it!

b. Henry: That's what I said! But they wouldn't listen.

c. Luke: Seriously? It looks cool! They're just not used to it.

a. Olivia: It's just for a little while, Grandma. I'm almost finished with this level.

b. Grandma: Are you playing those games again? Your eyes will go square!

c. Grandma: Well, don't forget there's a real world outside that screen.

a. Charlotte: Yeah, my dad does that too. He prefers old comedies.

b. Ethan: It's like they don't understand what's interesting now.

c. Ethan: I wanted to watch a new action movie, but my mum said it was too violent.

a. Taylor: I just want to relax and watch something light after school.

b. Taylor: My mum always complains about the TV shows I watch. She says they're silly.

c. Riley: Mine too! They prefer documentaries or the news. So boring!

a. Grace: It feels like they just say no automatically to everything.

b. Chloe: That's so unfair! Mine do that sometimes too. It's so frustrating.

c. Grace: I wanted to go to a party, but my parents said no without even listening to why.

a. Charlotte: My mum keeps saying I need to study all the time and not have any fun.

b. Hannah: I get that. My dad gets worried if I spend too much time with friends after school.

c. Charlotte: It's like they forget we need a break sometimes.

a. Amelia: It's like there's a whole other world they don't know about.

b. Amelia: My parents get really confused when I talk about memes or online trends.

c. Logan: Ha! Mine too. They just look at me like I'm speaking a different language.

a. Ella: It's so hard to really talk to my parents. They just don't get it.

b. Ella: Yeah, like they already know what I'm going to say.

c. Emily: I know! They always interrupt me or finish my sentences. It's frustrating.

a. Daniel: That's tough. Do they get annoyed if you don't want to play?

b. Nathan: Yeah, they think it's important for being healthy and disciplined.

c. Nathan: My dad expects me to be really good at sports, but I'm just not that into it.

a. Daniel: My parents use such formal language sometimes. It feels really distant.

b. Ethan: I know! Mine use these old-fashioned expressions that sound so weird.

c. Ethan: It's like there's this huge gap in how we express ourselves.

d. Daniel: It makes it hard to feel natural and comfortable when talking to them.

e. Daniel: And if I use slang or abbreviations, they look at me like I have two heads.

a. Olivia: Maybe there's a good side to both ways.

b. Lily: I always know if I make a mistake because my parents tell me!

c. Olivia: My parents don't really check my homework. They trust me to do it.

d. Olivia: Sometimes I wish they would ask more. I'm not always sure if I'm doing it right.

e. Lily: You're lucky! My mum checks everything and asks many questions.

a. Emily: My parents just want me to finish school. They don't talk much about university.

b. Emily: Maybe it's good? Less pressure for you?

c. Isabella: Maybe, but sometimes I feel like I need more guidance.

d. Isabella: My dad wants me to go to a very famous university. It feels like a lot of pressure.

e. Isabella: Wow, that's different. For me, it's all about the best university.

a. Alex: Exactly! All my friends wear them. It's the style now.

b. Alex: My parents don't like my ripped jeans. They say they look old and broken.

c. Skyler: My mum wants me to wear smarter trousers. So boring!

d. Alex: I know! Why can't they just let us wear what we like?

e. Skyler: Oh, my dad says the same thing! But they are fashionable!

a. Sophia: Oh no! What happened? Did you not do it?

b. Hannah: I did it, but she said it wasn't good enough. She was very angry.

c. Hannah: I had a big fight with my mum last night. It was about my homework.

d. Hannah: I know! It made me feel really bad.

e. Sophia: That's not fair! Sometimes parents get too upset about school.

a. Morgan: My parents are very strict about what time I need to be home.

b. Avery: I know the feeling. They say it's for our safety, but it's annoying.

c. Morgan: I wish they would give us a little more freedom with our time.

d. Morgan: It makes it hard to hang out with everyone. I always have to leave early.

e. Avery: Mine too! Even on weekends, I can't stay out late like my other friends.

a. Casey: I want to try different things, but they already have a plan for me.

b. Casey: My parents always decide what activities I should do after school. I don't always enjoy them.

c. Riley: It's important to do things you like. It shouldn't be just what your parents want.

d. Riley: Really? Mine let me choose my hobbies and clubs.

e. Casey: Exactly! I wish I had more freedom to choose how I spend my free time.

a. Mom: Maybe we can look at some different jobs online together? Just to get some ideas.

b. Mom: It's okay not to know yet. You have time to decide. Don't worry too much.

c. Michael: But everyone else seemed to have an idea. I felt a bit lost.

d. Michael: That would be helpful, Mum. Thank you.

e. Michael: Mum, my teacher asked us about our career plans. I didn't know what to say.

a. Matthew: What? That's crazy! My parents trust me with my phone. They don't look at it.

b. Matthew: That would make me really angry. Your phone is your personal thing.

c. Oliver: I know! It feels like they don't respect my privacy at all.

d. Oliver: My parents check my phone all the time. They want to see my messages.

e. Oliver: Exactly! I wish they would give me some space and trust me.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. They keep saying I need to get top marks in everything.

B. I've tried, but they think engineering offers better job prospects.

C. And what if we don't want to do what they expect?

D. It's like they've planned out my whole future already.

E. Mine are always asking about my grades and if I'm studying enough.

F. Have you told them how you really feel about engineering?

Phong: Hey Tuan, you look a bit worried. Everything okay with school?

Tuan: Not really, no. My parents have really high expectations for my studies.

Phong: I know that feeling.

Tuan: It's constant with my parents.

Phong: It puts so much pressure on us, doesn't it? Especially when we have so many subjects.

Tuan: Exactly! And they're already talking about which university I should go to.

Phong: Mine too!

Tuan: It's our life, after all.

Phong: That's what I think! They have certain careers in mind for us too.

Tuan: Really? What do your parents want you to be? Mine are pushing me towards economics.

Phong: They're keen on me becoming an engineer. But I'm much more interested in history.

Tuan: That's tough.

Phong: They don't really understand my passion for history.

Tuan: Maybe we need to have a proper talk with them and explain our own expectations for ourselves.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. I was actually thinking we could talk about summer internships at the office soon.

B. But honestly, my head's just not in business. It doesn't really excite me.

C. But I feel like I need to try and build my own thing, even if it's a bit riskier.

D. Good money, security... all the things you need.

E. But I always figured you'd join the company. It's the family thing, right?

F. I know it's not the easy route, but it's what I really want to do.

Lam: Dad, can we have a serious chat for a second? It's about what I want to do after school.

Dad: Sure, son. What's on your mind?

Lam: Yeah, about that... I've been doing a lot of thinking, and I don't really see myself working in the business, you know? Like, long-term.

Dad: What?

Lam: I know, Dad, and I really appreciate everything you've built.

Dad: Not excite you? But it's a solid career, Lam.

Lam: I get that, but I think I'd be happier doing something I'm actually passionate about. Something like... music.

Dad: Music? You mean as a hobby, right? Not as a job? It's a tough world, Lam.

Lam: It feels more... me.

Dad: But I was hoping you'd follow in my footsteps, build on what I've created. It's a good foundation for your future.

Lam: I understand that, Dad, and I'm grateful.

Dad: Hmm. Well, this is... unexpected. Let's talk about this properly later, okay?

Lam: Yes, Dad.