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 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 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 (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! 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 |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?
| A．5. | B．4. |
| C．3. | D．2. |
The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “______”.
| A．建立 | B．通过 |
| C．消除 | D．到达 |
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 |
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 |
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If everyone helps out a bit, we’ll have a better world to live in. Interested? Call us 1-800-555-5756 or visit our website: www.activol.com.__When do the volunteers help others?
| A．In their spare time. | B．At weekends | C．On weekdays. | D．In the evenings. |
_______ can be a volunteer.
| A．Children | B．Old women | C．Anyone aged 12-70 | D．Young people |
__Volunteers want to get _______ when they help others.
| A．money | B．computers | C．everything | D．nothing |
__Carlos Domingo does volunteer work with ______.
| A．animals | B．children | C．computers | D．older people |
__We can read such a passage ______.
| A．in a newspaper | B．in a storybook | C．in a picture book | D．in a textbook |
A SCHOOL REPORT
Name: EdwardSchool: Kelvin Grove High School
Grade: 7Term ending: May 6th
Subjects:
Math: He is a little weak in this but he has tried his best to catch up with others.
English: He is the best in the class. Keep it up.
French: His reading is very good, and he can remember many words.
History: He is familiar(熟悉) with the names of many places in the world.
Music: He doesn’t like pop music, though he sings very well.
Conduct: Fair No. in class: 9 Absence(缺课): 8
Remarks: Edward can do a lot better. More work is needed next term.
Class teacher: Ivy
Principal: M. L. Martin
School reopens: September 11__ After reading this, we know this is.
| A．a studying plan of Edward Scott |
| B．A teaching plan of Ivy |
| C．a school report of Edward Scott |
| D．a working plan of M. L. Martin |
__ Which of the following is Not mentioned(提到) in the form?
| A．PE. | B．Music. | C．Math | D．History. |
__Edward’s best subject is.
| A．Science | B．English | C．geography | D．History |
__Edward is not good at.
| A．Science and geography | B．Math and history |
| C．French and history | D．music and English |
__According to the form, which of the following sentences is true?
| A．Edward can’t sing songs very well. |
| B．Edward doesn’t do well in science. |
| C．Edward can do better if he works harder next. |
| D．Edward learns two foreign languages in school. |
Many people go to school for education. School education is very important and useful ,but no one can learn everything from school. A teacher ,no matter how much he knows ,cannot teach his student everything .His work is to show his students how to learn .He teaches them how to read and how to think . So much more is to be learned outside school by students themselves.
It’s always more important to know how to learn by oneself than to learn some facts or formulas （公式）by heart. It’s quite easy to learn some facts in history or a formula in maths, but it’s very difficult to use them. Edison and Einstein didn’t get everything from school, but they were all successful. They invented so many things. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study .They read many books outside school .They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. The most important thing is that they know how to use their brains（大脑）。__Students can’t learn everything in school because _____________.
| A．the teacher doesn’t know much |
| B．the teacher can only teach them how to read and write |
| C．the teacher would not like to teach |
| D．there are still many things for the students to learn outside |
__A teacher’s work is ________
| A．to teach all subjects |
| B．to teach everything |
| C．to teach the students how to read and think |
| D．to work hard |
__To know how to _____is much more important than facts or formulas by heart.
| A．work out math problems | B．remember all the facts |
| C．study science | D．study |
__Why did the famous scientists become successful ? Because______
| A．they know how to study |
| B．they remembered all the formulas |
| C．they didn’t get everything from school |
| D．they didn’t know how to use their brains |
__Which is WRONG according to the passage?
| A．Outside school study is as important as school study |
| B．It’s more important to know how to learn than only remember some facts and formulas. |
| C．It’s very easy to use a formula in working out a math problem. |
| D．It’s helpful to read more books outside school. |
Mike was a small boy,and he didn't like washing his hands.Every day his mother said to him: "Mike,your hands are very dirty again.Go and wash them."But Mike never washed them well.He only put them in the water for a minute and took them out again.
Mike's aunt lived in another street. One day,she came to stay with Mike's parents,and she came with her small son,Ted.Ted was a year younger than Mike,and he didn't like washing his hands,either .First the boys were with their parents,then they went to play.When they were sitting,Mike looked at Ted's hands and said: "My hands are dirtier than yours.""Certainly they are." Ted answered,"you are a year older than I am."
判断正误：Mike always washed his hands carefully.
Mike was older than Ted.
Ted's hands were a little cleaner than Mike's.
Mike's aunt lived in the street next to his house.
Mike's hands were dirtier than Ted's because he was older.
The westerners have more vacation days than us. Some people like to stay at home during their vacation. They work in the garden, visit their friends, read books or watch television. Many families take their lunch to a park or somewhere far from the city. They like to eat under some trees or near a nice lake. If they live near the sea, they often go to the seaside. There they can fish, swim or enjoy the sun.
The westerners like travelling. They think travelling and outdoor activities are the parts of their lives. They work hard to save money, but their main purpose(目的) is to travel.
Most western students often make use of their vacation to camp. There are thousands of camp interesting bases(基地) in western countries. They can swim, go fishing, attend lectures, and take part in many other recreational(娱乐性的) activities there. It can help them wrest from the secrets of nature, train(训练) their viability(生存能力), and teach them how to be self-reliant (自立).Some westerners like to ______ at home during their vacation.
| A．clean their rooms | B．cook their meals |
| C．work in the garden and watch TV | D．go fishing |
Many families often take their lunch out and have it ______.
| A．under some trees | B．near the city |
| C．near the sea | D．in the restaurants |
______ is very important for the westerners.
| A．Working hard | B．Travelling | C．Saving money | D．Going camping |
What does the underlined phrase “wrest from” mean here?
| A．取得 | B．保守 | C．认识 | D．探索 |
The passage mainly tells us ______.
| A．how the westerners spend their vacation |
| B．the westerners have more vacation days than us |
| C．different views on vacation between the westerners and the easterners |
| D．teach the western students how to be self-reliant |