There is a big problem between 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 have an argument with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t know your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t show yourself well if you are angry. 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)when 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 disagree with something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

    A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!

(     ) 46. The passage tells us _______ have a communication problem.

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

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

(     ) 47. Your parents probably won’t know your ideas if you _______.

     A.get to them often                    B. write a letter to them

     C. shout at them loudly                    D. speak to them

(     ) 48.What should you do when you and your parents disagree on something?

     A. you can buy a motorcycle.           B. You can reach a compromise.     

     C. you can argue over it               D. You can talk with your parents.

(     ) 49. 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. disagree about everything

(     ) 50. 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

Communication is a problem for parents and children of all the ages．If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, 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 talk to your parents when you are angry．Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you shout at them．And you can't express 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（妥协）．Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something．You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept（接受） each other．Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something．If that happens, it is especially important to show love and respect（尊敬） to them．Showing respect will keep your relationship strong．

Talk about your values（价值观、看法）．The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own．Tell your parents what you care about, and why．Understanding values might help them see your purpose in life．

1．Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you         ．

    A．often go home late                  B．don't speak to them calmly

    C．write a letter to them                 D．express yourself well

2．The phrase "cool off" in this passage probably means         ．

    A．have dinner                         B．make yourself happy

    C．get quiet and calm                   D．have fun

3．If there is really a generation gap between you and your parents, you'd better         ．

    A．agree with them all the time            B．keep away from them

    C．know about their hobbies             D．have a talk with them often

4．From the passage we learn that         ．

    A．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap

    B．parents and children should not have a generation gap

    C．parents should show love and respect to their children

D．there are so many serious problems in the family today

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 (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 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!
【小题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

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

A．5.

B．4.

C．3.

D．2.

【小题3】The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “______”.

A．建立

B．消除

C．通过

D．到达

【小题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

【小题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