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 is some advice for you to eliminate the generation gap (代沟).

Don’t argue 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 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.According to the passage who have a communication problem?

A.parents and other people B.only school kids and their parents

C.teachers and their students D.parents and children of all ages

2.How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?

A.5. B.4. C.3. D.2.

3.The underlined word “eliminate” in this passage means “_________”.

A.建立 B.消除 C.通过 D.到达

4.If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you’d better _________.

A.argue with them B.keep away from them

C.agree with them all the time D.tell your parents what you care about and why

A few years ago, David had the idea of selling CDs over the Internet. He started his work from his home. Now he sells over 500,000 CDs a year and has made himself into a millionaire(百万富翁), at the age of 24.

“I could see that this was the future of shopping,” says David. “Why should you pay $15 for a CD and spend the time and the money going into the shop? You know sometimes you have to find a place for your car too. You can have the same CD for half of the price by clicking on your computer. And we can find any CD you want and bring it to your door in 24 hours!”

David said this is the only beginning, “One day we’ll do our shopping over the Internet: it’s easier, quicker and cheaper. Shops and supermarkets will be the past.”

1.David started his business from ________.

A.his home B.his company C.the office D.the country

2.How has he become a millionaire?

A.By making new supermarkets.

B.By making advertisements.

C.By selling ideas to others.

D.By selling CDs on the Internet.

3.If you pay $15 for a CD in the shop, how much should you pay for it on the Internet?

A.$15. B.$12. C.$7.5. D.$30.

4.By shopping on the Internet, you won’t ________.

A.spend any time or money

B.drive your car any more

C.click on your computer

D.get into the shop by yourself

5.What can we learn from the passage?

A.More than half of the people like to shop on the Internet.

B.Shops and supermarkets will be the past in the future.

C.Some people don’t like to go shopping over the Internet.

D.It’s easier, quicker and more expensive to do our shopping over the net.

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