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Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate
with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap
(消除代沟).
Don't argue (争辩) with your parents. Don't get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents
probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if
you are angry. Go to someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think
about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try
writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can
keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him
about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought
the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially
important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell
your parents what you care 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. The passage tells us _____ have a communication problem.
A. parents and other people
B. school kids and their parents
C. teachers and their students
D. parents and children of all ages
2. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you _____.
A. don't get to them often
B. write a letter to them
C. don't speak to them politely
D. express yourself well
3. The underlined phrase "cool off" in the passage means "_____".
A. to make yourself happy
B. to get you quiet and relaxed
C. to have a good rest
D. to hide yourself quickly
4. If there's really a generation gap between you and your parents, you'd better _____.
A. have a talk with them often
B. keep away from them
C. agree with them all the time
D. know about their values
5. From the passage we learn that _____.
A. parents and children should not have a generation gap
B. parents should show love and respect to their children
C. there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap
D. there are so many serious problems in families today