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 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 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 to someplace to cool off (冷静下来). 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(尊重)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.Teachers and their students. |
C.Parents and children of all ages. |
D.Only school kids and their parents. |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?
A.2 | B.3 | C.4 | D.5 |
The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means .
A.消除 | B.到达 | C.建立 | D.通过 |
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.argue with them all time |
D.tell your parents what you care about |
The best title of the passage is .
A.How to be a good child |
B.How to be good parents1. |
C.How to bridge the generation gap |
D.How to deal with family problems |
Guitar lessons An excellent musician. Good-at teaching kids for 5 years. Your home or mine. Call Larry at 86087593. |
Taxi driver wanted Full time. Experience and good knowledge of the city are necessary. Under 45 years old. Call Mr White at 75132633 or 13935728866. |
Lost dog Medium size, spotted white short hair. Answer you when you call it David. Many thanks for returning it. Call Susan at 87328059. |
Flat for sale Two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Hot water 8:00—18:00. Beautiful sights out of the windows. E-mail: sigfund@sohu.com. |
Who can teach children to play the guitar?
A.Mr White. | B.David. | C.Larry. | D.Susan. |
Which number should you call on if you find the lost dog?
A.87328059. | B.86087593. |
C.75132633. | D.13935728866. |
Which of the four people may get the job as a taxi driver?
A.A 50-year-old person. |
B.A person who can drive and has free time on weekends. |
C.A person who has just got his driver's license. |
D.A 40-year-old person who can drive well in the city. |
When is hot water provided in the flat according to the ad?
A.In the daytime. | B.At night. |
C.At any time. | D.Only in the afternoon. |
How can you contact(联系) the owner of the flat for more information?
A.By making a phone call. | B.By sending an e-mail. |
C.By going to visit it. | D.By sending a letter. |
【改编】Mr. King was the owner of a large company. One day, he went into his office early in the morning to get ready to go to the airport and set out for a city.
He was leaving his office when Bill, a night watchman, came in Bill just came off work(下班). After saying “Good morning” to Mr. King, Bill told the owner about his bad dream. Last night he dreamed Mr. King’s plane crashed after it took off. Mr. King was surprised to hear this. He decided to go by land.
Bill’s dream came true. That morning the plane really crashed just after it had taken off. Later Mr. King returned to his office and heard the accident. To express his thanks, Mr. King gave Bill 5,000 dollars with a letter. Mr. King told Bill that a man like him should be sent away. Bill was surprised and asked, ”Why?” Mr. King said,” Go home and read the letter, and you will know why.”
Bill went home and opened the letter in a hurry. After he read it, he became sad. In the letter there is only one sentence. But it was enough to tell the reason.
根据短文回答问题Did the night watchman work hard?
How did Mr.King feel when he was told what Bill had dreamed the night before?
How did Mr.King go to the far away city at last?
What did Bill know when he opened the letter?
What sentence could be in the letter?
Do you know the White House is? Perhaps some of you do .while others don’t.
The White House is a house in Washington. The president of the U.S.A. lives in it. It's really white. But do you know why the White House is white? The story happened in 1812. That year England was at war with America. The British army got to Washington and set the president's house on fire. In 1814,in order to hide the marks of the fire,the stone walls of the president's house were painted white and it has been the “White House” ever since.White House is a house for ___________.
A. the American people. B. the soldiers of U.S.A.
C. the presidents of U.S.A.D. the patients of U.S.A.England fought with America in ____________.
A.1810 | B.1812 | C.1814 | D.1916 |
The house is called “White House” because ____________.
A.it's covered with snow |
B.the house is very clean |
C.the stone walls of the house were painted white |
D.they like white color |
The White House was painted white because ____________.
A.the house is old |
B.the house is new |
C.it was once on fire and was with marks |
D.they have enough paint |
“ever since” means ___________.
A.never | B.once | C.from then on | D.before |
【改编】Modern Chinese use the solar calendar(阳历)as English people do . But at the same time, they use their own lunar calendar. Each lunar year is given the name of one of these animals : the rat , the ox , the tiger , the hare , the dragon , the snake , the horse , the goat , the monkey , the chicken , the dog and the pig . This list lasts for 12 years and then starts again.
Each Chinese month starts on the day of the new moon. And the full moon comes on the 15th day of the month. The New Year always starts between January 21 and February 20. On the last day of the lunar year, there is a big family dinner. All members of the family except married daughters try to be present at this meal, even if they have to travel many miles to reach the home of their parents. Old quarrels are forgotten, and everybody is happy. After the dinner, the children keep awake to welcome the New Year.
The New Year celebrations last for 15 days, from the new moon to the full moon. On the first day, children and unmarried people go to visit their elderIf next year is the year of the monkey, what is the name of this year?
A.It is the year of the goat. |
B.It is the year of the hare. |
C.It is the year of the rat. |
D.It is the year of the ox. |
Suppose that next Chinese New Year's Day is on 25th January, when will people have their big family dinner?
A.On January 25. | B.On January 26. |
C.On January 24. | D.On January 23. |
The family usually have their big family dinner at the home of _______.
A.the unmarried son | B.the unmarried daughter |
C.the married daughter | D.the parents |
People celebrate the New Year ________.
A.for 15 days |
B.from the new moon to the full moon in the first month of the lunar year |
C.from January 21 to February 20 |
D.both A and B |
From this selection we know that each Chinese month is measured by __.
A.the sun’s revolutions(旋转) |
B.the moon’s revolutions |
C.the earth’s revolutions |
D.both the earth’s and moon’s revolutions |
In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning. They eat porridge,eggs or bread. English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast. Lunch comes at one o'clock. Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinner is about half past seven. First they have soups, and then they have meat or fish with vegetables. After that they eat some other things, like bananas,apples or oranges. But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day. Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper and all these meals are very necessary.Many English people have meals a day.
A.two | B.three | C.four | D.three or four |
People may have for their breakfast.
A.tea and eggs |
B.porridge,eggs,bread,tea or coffee |
C.tea and coffee |
D.bread and eggs |
People have lunch at .
A.any time | B.nine | C.five | D.one |
People don't have for their dinner.
A.porridge | B.bananas and apples |
C.some soup and meat | D.meat and fish |
In many English homes dinner comes .
A.at one o'clock | B.about half past seven |
C.at noon | D.at night |