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 suggestions for you to bridge 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 You can't express(表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place 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(有分歧) 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 car. They argued over it, but finally they came to a compromise. Michael bought the car, 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)From the passage we know_______ have a communication problem.
A. parents and children of all ages
B. children and other people
C. parents and their school children
D. teachers and their students
(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 phrase "cool off" in the passage means_______.
A. make yourself happy
B. make yourself quiet and relaxed
C. become angry
D. go away
(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
(5)The best title for the passage is_______.
A. How to Bridge the Generation Gap
B. How to Deal with Family Problems
C. How to Be Good Parents
D. How to Be a Good Child
【答案】 (1)A (2)C (3)B (4)D (5)A
，我们将会及时处理。
