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Teenagers often have lots of problems and (1) . Sometimes they have problems with the schoolwork and sometimes with (2) friends. How to deal with them?
I remember an example of a middle school girl, Nancy. She once (3) her wallet and was afraid to tell her parents about it. (4) she walked to school every day. A week (5) , she couldn't stand it any more because it was too far from home. She had to talk to her parents. They were really understanding and told her to be (6) next time.
In fact, the worst thing is not to do (7) . You can't feel better unless you talk to someone. Problems are normal in life. You should not run away (8) your problems. Instead, you'd better (9) them with your parents or ask an expert for help, because they have more (10) .
A: Hello, (1) ?
B: Yes. This is Lucy speaking. What's up?
A: I called you several times yesterday, but there was no answer. (2) ?
B: I was shopping at that time. By the way, why were you calling me?
A: I wanted to ask you to see a movie with me. (3) ?
B: I like action movies.
A: (4) ?
B: Jacky Chan is my favorite actor.
A: Me, too. The movie the Foreigner is on at the cinema. Why not see it this afternoon?
B: Sounds great.
A. OK. See you at 4 o'clock at the cinema.
B: (5) .
Sometimes, kids don't think their parents are fair to them. When you want to dress in a modern way, your mum doesn't like you wearing a (1) . When you are(2) , they ask if you're speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you're not as (3) __ to your parents as you used to be. How can you changes such a situation?
Closing the Gap by the American author Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better (4) with your parents.
Both parents and children have needs. They need to feel they are (5) and loved. You your parents your needs, and (6) what their needs are. To get your parents to know what you're doing and what you want to do, you could talk about your school life now and your dreams for the (7) . It helps your parents know more about you. Maybe you can think of a way to make (8) of you happy.
The book gives ways to help teens understand their parents. When you think "my parents don't want me to have any fun", it usually means your parents want you to be(9) . The book gives you lots of ideas, such as making time to talk, keeping a diary and showing your parents you are growing up. If you follow these steps, you will be able to make your(10) __ a happier place.
(1)A. warm coat |
B. thick sweater |
C. mini﹣skirt |
(2)A. writing letters |
B. making phone calls |
C. taking risks |
(3)A. close |
B. far |
C. awful |
(4)A. idea |
B. relationship |
C. environment |
(5)A. outgoing |
B. comfortable |
C. important |
(6)A. find out |
B. bring out |
C. give out |
(7)A. past |
B. present |
C. future |
(8)A. both |
B. all |
C. none |
(9)A. safe |
B. happy |
C. dangerous |
(10)A. school |
B. home |
C. room |
It is very important for children (learn) how to do chores at home.
Could you please tell (he) to call me back?
Sure, no problem.