Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you are you. And they
would do anything for you.
Like a lot of middle school students, Jessica has a problem. She and her parents don't get on well.
"I really want to be my daddy's good girl. But it seems he just doesn't understand. He talks to me but
doesn't listen to me," said Jessica, a student from Grade Nine.
Do you and your parents have problems?
A study shows that many Chongqing families have the same problems as Jessica's family. The children,
12-15 years old, don't like talking with their parents much. They aren't happy at home. Of course, lots of
other children feel that way. But you and your parents will be happier if you can be friends. Here are some
ways to have a good talk with your parents: Find a good time to talk, like when you're eating dinner, going
out for a walk or watching TV. Tell them something you're interested in, or ask them about their lives
when they were young. They love to talk about that! Listen to them carefully, and look at them in the
eyes.
If you try these ways, you will probably get on better with your parents.
1. Who are the closet people to you in the world?
A. friends
B. classmates
C. teachers
D. parents
2. Which is right according to the passage?
A. Only the children from 12 to 15 years old don't like talking with their parents.
B. Jessica thinks her father doesn't understand her.
C. Jessica isn't a good girl.
D. Girls can get on well with their parents while boys can't.
3. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Students' study at school.
B. Parents love children.
C. How to get on with parents.
D. Tell your parents what you're interested in.