Nowadays, more and more parents want to send their children abroad(出国) when they are still in high school. Is this a good chance for students or not? We interviewed some teenagers and here are their answers.

Liu Xueyu, 15, Hubei

I don’t think it is a good idea because students are too young. Chinese students know little about foreign high schools. They will face different problems in living and learning. They may also have difficulty talking with teachers and classmates. I have no idea if most Chinese students can deal with these problems. If they can’t, how can they look after themselves and study well?

Wang Xin, 15, Shanghai:

I have visited some high schools in the US. Different kinds of clubs there help students study and enjoy their school lives happily. I think studying abroad will become popular and be welcomed by more and more Chinese teenagers and parents. It can improve our English, and it also opens up our eyes to the outside world.

Lu Mengmeng, 15, Shandong:

The national college entrance exam(高考) puts great pressure(压力) on Chinese high school students. Every day they spend most of their time doing only one thing: studying. I think this exam makes more and more high school students want to study abroad. Besides, it is usually easier to find a good job when you come back to China with the experience of studying abroad.

44. __________________don’t agree that Chinese high school students study abroad.

　 A. Only Liu Xueyu　　　　　　　 　　B. Liu Xueyu and Wang Xin

　 C. Liu Xueyu and Lu Mengmeng　　　 D. Wang Xin and Lu Mengmeng

45. In Liu Xueyu’s opinion, ________________.

　 A. high school students are too young to study abroad　　　　　　　

B. students will face problems in both living and learning

　 C. talking with others is also a problem for students 　　　

D. A, B and C

46. Wang Xin, from Shanghai, thinks__________________.

　 A. studying abroad can only improve students’ English

B. students can’t take good care of themselves

C. different kinds of clubs help students study and live happily

D. teenagers want to study abroad but parents don’t

47. Lu Mengmeng thinks the national college entrance exam __________________.

　 A. gives students great pressure and makes them want to study abroad

B. makes it easier to find a good job in China

　 C. is good for students when they are studying abroad

　 D. gives a good experience to high school students

Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.   1  is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your   2 , 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 get to your parents when you are   3  . Your parents probably won’t   4  your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself   5  if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to   6 to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment,   7  writing a letter.

Try to reach an agreement. Sometimes you and your parents   8  on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to   9  each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They   10  over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only   11  it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to agree on something. In these   12 , it is especially   13  to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship with your parents strong.

Talk about your   14 . The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you  15  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.                A．Education       B．Communication   C．Presentation   D．Examination

2.                A．friends         B．teachers        C．parents   D．students

3.                A．surprised       B．excited         C．happy    D．angry

4.                A．consider        B．describe        C．cause    D．require

5.                A．loudly          B．clearly          C．excitedly  D．heavily

6.                A．speak          B．talk            C．tell  D．say

7.                A．keep           B．stop           C．try  D．finish

8.                A．disagree        B．agree          C．insist D．work

9.                A．love           B．help           C．refuse    D．accept

10.               A．looked         B．turned         C．fought D．argued

11.               A．drove          B．bought         C．borrowed  D．lent

12.               A．ways           B．places          C．situations  D．times

13.               A．interesting      B．surprising       C．difficult   D．important

14.               A．hobbies        B．interests        C．values D．feelings

15.               A．know          B．care           C．learn D．hear

Spend your summer holidays wisely!

1. Where will you have classes if you like playing basketball?

    A. At Cliff College.            B. At Golden Finger Club.

    C. At Whitehawk School      D. At Haved School.

2. The underlined word “Fee” in the ad is about “________”.

    A. the money        B. the teacher      C. the address      D. the school

3.How much will they pay if Darning and his deskmate take part in “Speak Good English”?

    A. $15          B. $30          C. $45          D. $60

4. All classes will end after _________.

    A. 1 p.m.           B. 2 p.m.           C. 3 p.m.           D. 4 p.m.

5. What is the aim of “Easy Trip with mathematics”?

    A. To help students finish their homework.

    B. To make students’ thinking skills better.

    C. To show you some rules of the math class.

    D. To teach students to speak in class bravely.