17．Making Peace with Your Parents
As a teen，you're going through big changes physically and mentally．Your interests are increasing．（36）F Here is the challenge：Kids need to explore the world in new ways，and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are all out in that world．These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses．Sometimes conflicts can't be avoided．But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships，you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents．
For instance，try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry，tired，distracted or hungry．A good time to talk is when you're all relaxed．Timing is everything．If the conversation begins to turn into an argument，you'd better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation for now．（37）BListen to what your parents are saying，and repeat it back to them．This shows them that you're listening．（38）A．Respect is the building block of good communication．People who respect each other and care about each others'feelings can disagree without getting things ugly．（39）EHow do you build trust？Trust comes by actually doing what you say you're going to do．Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships．Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-maker-they're interestingpeople who like to watch movies and go shopping-just like their teenagers!
What do you do if you are trying your best，but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky？（40）G You can find supportive adults，such as a teacher or a coach，who can lend an ear．Remember you can only change your own behavior．Your parents are the only ones who can change theirs．
A．It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you're not on the same page．
B．You can pick it up again when everyone's more relaxed．
C．And then you'll be able to accept what your parents say．
D．Faced with the challenge，children don't know what to do
E．You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you．
F．And your desire to take control of your own life is growing．
G．You may consider seeking outside help．
分析 本文论述了十几岁的年轻人，有了更多的欲望，想自己独立，必然和父母有分歧，本文给出了一些如何和父母和平相处建议
解答 36．F．推理判断题．根据Your interests are expanding．可知兴趣多了，自己的控制欲在增长，故选 F．
37．B．推理判断题．根据A good time to talk is when you're all relaxed．Timing is everything．If the conversation begins to turn into an argument，you'd better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation--for now．暂停争论，冷静下来，就必须再找其他的时间交流，故选B．
38．A．推理判断题．根据Listen to what your parents are saying，and repeat it back to them．This shows them that you're listening．把父母说的话再重复一下，父母就会再考虑一下自己的做法，故选A．
39．E．推理判断题．根据How do you build trust？可知如果你的父母信任你，你就更有可能和父母相处，有更多的独立性，故选E．
40．G．推理判断题．根据You can find supportive adults，such as a teacher or a coach，who can lend an ear．可知你可以考虑寻求外界帮助，故选G．
点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子
