Question

A: Hi, Coco. You look unhappy today. What's the matter?

B: Well, Ms. Black. 1.

A: What did you argue about?

B: 2. She worried I might be late for school. But I've never been late.

A: Just about such a small thing?

B: 3. Even though I don't really want to. What should I do?

A: Children and parents often have trouble understanding each other. Although your parents were children once like you, they still have trouble understanding you.

B：4.

A: That's it. In fact, your parents love you and want the best for you. 5. Instead, think about what your parents want you to do and why.

B: Thank you, Ms. Black. I know arguing doesn't help. I'll try to understand my parents and help them understand me.

A.I argued with my parents this morning.

B.My mother asked me to be quick, quick, quick!

C.When that happens, try to be calm and not argue.

D.I often argue with my parents about small things.

E.But things are not the same as when they were kids.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.E

5.C

【解析】

这是一则讨论有关孩子和父母之间争吵问题并给孩子提出建议的对话。

1.联系上文“What's the matter?”怎么了；再联系下文“What did you argue about”你们争论什么。可知，空格句子的意思是和我今天和父母争吵了，一般过去式。故选A。

2.联系上文“What did you argue about?”你们争吵什么？再联系下文“She worried I might be late for school.”她担心我上学会迟到。可知，空格句子的意思是我妈妈叫我快点，快点，快点。故选B。

3.联系上文“Just about such a small thing?”就是这样的小事？说明空格句子的意思和小事有关。选项D的意思是我经常和父母因为小事争吵。符合语境。故选D。

4.联系上文“Although your parents were children once like you, they still have trouble understanding you.”虽然你的父母也曾是和你一样的孩子，但他们理解你还是有困难。再联系下文“That's it.”就是如此。可知，空格句子的意思和父母和孩子的立场观点有关。选项E的意思是但是事情和他们是孩子时不一样了。符合语境。故选E。

5.联系下文“Instead, think about what your parents want you to do and why.”相反，想想父母想要你做什么，为什么。可知，空格句子的意思是在和父母争吵时不要做什么。选项C的意思是事情发生时，冷静下来不要争吵。符合语境。故选C。