Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. 1 is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your 2 , don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are 3 . Your parents probably won’t 4 your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself 5 if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to 6 to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, 7 writing a letter.
Try to reach an agreement. Sometimes you and your parents 8 on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to 9 each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They 10 over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only 11 it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to agree on something. In these 12 , it is especially 13 to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship with your parents strong.
Talk about your 14 . The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you 15 about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
1. A．Education B．Communication C．Presentation D．Examination
2. A．friends B．teachers C．parents D．students
3. A．surprised B．excited C．happy D．angry
4. A．consider B．describe C．cause D．require
5. A．loudly B．clearly C．excitedly D．heavily
6. A．speak B．talk C．tell D．say
7. A．keep B．stop C．try D．finish
8. A．disagree B．agree C．insist D．work
9. A．love B．help C．refuse D．accept
10. A．looked B．turned C．fought D．argued
11. A．drove B．bought C．borrowed D．lent
12. A．ways B．places C．situations D．times
13. A．interesting B．surprising C．difficult D．important
14. A．hobbies B．interests C．values D．feelings
15. A．know B．care C．learn D．hear
The children in poor areas can’t afford their education. We should think ________ to help them.
A．what can we do B．what we can do
C．how can we do D．how we can do
I really enjoyed your speech, ______ there were some parts I didn’t quite understand.
A．because B．since C．until D．though
—How long did the trip from Rugao to Nanjing ______ you?
— About three hours.
A．cost B．take C．spend D．pay
— What do you think of the play?
— I enjoy it very much. It’s the ______ one I have ever seen.
A．worse B．better C．worst D．best
— Amy, your room is so clean and tidy.
— Thanks. It’s a good habit to ______ the things after using them.
A．put on B．put up C．put away D．put out
