Gap-Fill Tradition and Change

Gap-Fill Tradition and Change - Vocabulary for Identity, Family & Culture

6 pages - 3 colour + 3 printer-friendly | Matches the Don't Say! Card Set | Story-based gap-fill + full original text + complete answer key
Help your students explore the tension between tradition and modern life - through meaningful vocabulary and relatable storytelling

The gap-fill follows Amina, a teenager caught between her family’s heritage and the digital world she lives in. Through this engaging 250+ word story, students work with 24 essential vocabulary terms that explore identity, cultural conflict, migration, and generational change.

Perfect for B1-B2 learners, this task promotes reflection, empathy, and deep vocabulary understanding through real-world contexts.

What’s included:

• Vocabulary-rich gap-fill story with 24 missing words
• Topics include:
  • Migration & adaptation
  • Rituals, milestones & identity
  • The generation gap & modernisation
  • Respect, innovation & cultural values
• Word bank provided to support learning
• Full original story text for post-task comparison
• Answer key for peer/self-assessment or teacher correction

Perfect for:

• ESL classes (B1-B2 level)
• Intercultural units & exam prep
• Reading comprehension + vocabulary in context
• Projects on family, identity, or societal change

From “coming of age” to “cultural identity” - this worksheet helps students make sense of life between traditions and the future.

Download the Gap-Fill Tradition and Change PDF and bring thoughtful vocabulary, storytelling, and critical reflection into one powerful resource.