Communication (沟通) 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. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept 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). 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 know your purpose in life.
【小题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 |
【小题2】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 |
【小题3】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 |
【小题4】The underlined word "compromise" in this passage probably means ________ in Chinese.
【小题5】The best title of 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 Good Kids |
