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 agree with 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(价值观). 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.

　　(61) 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

　　(62) Your parents probably won't agree with you ideas if you __________.

　　A. are quiet                           B. write letter to them

　　C. are not polite enough                       D. express yourself well

　　(63) The underlined phrase "cool off" in the passage means "______________".

　　A. to get you quiet and relaxed            B. to have a good rest

　　C. to make yourself happy               D. to hide yourself quickly

　　(64) If there's really a generation gap between you and your parents, you'd better __________.

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

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

　　(65) How do we make a good relationship with parents according to the writer?

　　A. To talk about our values.              B. To always show love and respect to them.

　　C. To argue with them over and over.       D. To keep silent for some time.

　　

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阅读下面短文，从A-E中为每段内容选择合适的标题。

1.Overwork is the main reason why so many students feel tired and stressed. Cut down some of the jobs you need to each day. Leave time for activities that are relaxing and fun.

2.Getting enough sleep will help you keep your body and mind in the best state. If you stay up late and need to get up early for school the next day. You may not be able to concentrate on the things you need to do.

3.Don’t rush through your meals. Eat less junk food or fast food. Eat healthy food instead.

4.Some people are optimistic（乐观的）,while others not. Choose optimistic people as your friends and spend more time with them and you’ll be as happy as them.

5.Find out the best sides from those that are in your mind. Knowing that you are able to solve problems is a good way to build up your self-confidence.

A.Eat well.

B.Learn to relax.

C.Be calm when facing problems.

D.Get to know active people.

E.Get a good night’s sleep.

 

Learn to relax. Overwork is the main reason why so many students feel tired. Cut down some of the jobs you need to do each day so that you only do the most important things well. Leave time for activities that are relaxing and fun. This might mean reading a good book, listening to the music, going for a walk or taking a relaxing bath. You will feel very good.
Get a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you keep your body and mind﹡ in the best form﹡. If you stay up late and need to get up early for school the next day, you may not be able to pay attention﹡ to the things you need to do. You also feel tired.
Exercise regularly and eat well. Don’t rush through your meals. Eat less junk food or fast food. Eat healthy food instead. Fruits and vegetables are necessary.
Get to know pleasant people. Some people are optimistic, while others are not. Choose optimistic people as your friends and spend more time with them and you’ll be as happy as them. You’ll see everything with the optimism.
Learn to be calm when you face any problem. Find out the best option from those that are in your mind. Knowing that you are able to solve problems is a good way to build up your self-confidence﹡. 
Be happy. How you feel decides the way you see things. Is your cup half full or half empty: Learn to think more positively﹡ about the difficulties you face.
【小题1】This passage mainly talks about _________.

A．how to feel relaxed and happy.

B．how to get good grades.

C．how to get on well with others.

D．how to work and study hard.

【小题2】The underlined word “optimistic” means “ ______” in Chinese.

A．主动的

B．消极的

C．乐观的

D．悲观的

【小题3】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?

A．It’s necessary to have enough sleep in order to keep us good both in body and mind.

B．We should try to do as many things as possible each day.

C．We should not spend time on things like eating and sleeping.

D．We should make friends with all kinds of people.

【小题4】To stop worrying, which point is not mentioned in this passage?

A．Going to a doctor for help.

B．Finding time to do relaxing things.

C．Paying attention to the most important things.

D．Thinking positively.

【小题5】According to the writer, one should think his “cup” is _______.

A．a cup

B．half full

C．empty

D．half empty

 

Learn to relax. Overwork is the main reason why so many students feel tired. Cut down some of the jobs you need to do each day so that you only do the most important things well. Leave time for activities that are relaxing and fun. This might mean reading a good book, listening to the music, going for a walk or taking a relaxing bath. You will feel very good.

Get a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you keep your body and mind﹡ in the best form﹡. If you stay up late and need to get up early for school the next day, you may not be able to pay attention﹡ to the things you need to do. You also feel tired.

Exercise regularly and eat well. Don’t rush through your meals. Eat less junk food or fast food. Eat healthy food instead. Fruits and vegetables are necessary.

Get to know pleasant people. Some people are optimistic, while others are not. Choose optimistic people as your friends and spend more time with them and you’ll be as happy as them. You’ll see everything with the optimism.

Learn to be calm when you face any problem. Find out the best option from those that are in your mind. Knowing that you are able to solve problems is a good way to build up your self-confidence﹡. 

Be happy. How you feel decides the way you see things. Is your cup half full or half empty: Learn to think more positively﹡ about the difficulties you face.

1.This passage mainly talks about _________.

        A. how to feel relaxed and happy.   

B. how to get good grades.

        C. how to get on well with others.   

D. how to work and study hard.

2.The underlined word “optimistic” means “ ______” in Chinese.

        A. 主动的          B. 消极的        C.乐观的         D.悲观的

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?

        A. It’s necessary to have enough sleep in order to keep us good both in body and mind.

B. We should try to do as many things as possible each day.

C. We should not spend time on things like eating and sleeping.

D. We should make friends with all kinds of people.

4.To stop worrying, which point is not mentioned in this passage?

        A. Going to a doctor for help.                

B. Finding time to do relaxing things.

        C. Paying attention to the most important things. 

D. Thinking positively.

5.According to the writer, one should think his “cup” is _______.

       A. a cup           B. half full        C.empty         D. half empty      

 

Your teacher will be unhappy if you______to school late.

A. will come            B. are coming   C. come         D. came