Sometimes you might feel it impossible to get on with your parents. But in fact, it isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow these ways, and then you’ll improve your relationship with them.

Spend more time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, so try to spend more time with them. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, you should do more activities with your parents together. By doing them, all of you will feel happy and relaxed.

Talk with your parents more often. In order to understand them better, you should talk with them more often. Try to learn more about their own childhood. In this way, you will understand them better.

Always listen to your parents. This may seem simple, but it’s often hard er than you think. Look at your parents when they are talking. Don’t interrupt them, and then speak clearly when replying to them.

Share your feelings with your parents. Sometimes your parents also want to learn more about you. Just do your best to open your heart to them. When possible, talk to them about something at school or what you really want to be in the future.

Make your parents feel proud (自豪的). There are always some ways to make your parents feel good about you. By work hard, you can do well at school or win prizes in games. They will think how lucky they are to have you and be more willing to talk about you in front of others.

【小题1】Who is the passage written for?

A．Parents.

B．Children.

C．Old people.

D．Teachers.

【小题2】How can you get on with your parents according to the second paragraph?

A．By watching TV with them all the time.	B．By helping them to do chores.
C．By making up stories about them.	D．By spending more time with them.

【小题3】What might the underlined word “interrupt” mean in Chinese?

A．注视

B．关心

C．打断

D．失去

【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Here are five different ways to help you get on with your parents.

B．It’s important to learn to share your feelings with your parents.

C．Your good grades or prizes usually make your parents feel proud.

D．To improve the relationship with your parents, you should do everything for them.

【小题5】What’s the best title for the passage?

A．When to talk to your parents.

B．How to get on with your parents.

C．Why should we study hard at school.

D．How to make your parents feel proud.