If you want to improve your relationship with Mom or Dad,try listening to them,just like you would listen to
a friend.
Now,it may seem kind of strange to treat your parents as if they were normal people and all,but it's worth
trying.We're always saying to our parents,36"But have you ever stopped to consider that maybe you
don't understand them
They have pressures,too,you know While you're worrying about your friends and your upcoming history
test,they're worrying about their bosses and how they're going to pay for your education.Like you,sometimes
they get offended at work and go in the restroom to cry.37Your mom may have too much work stress to
just sit down and relax at night.Your dad may get laughed at by the neighbours because of the car he drives.They
may have unfulfilled dreams they've had to sacrifice so that you can reach yours.38 They laugh,they
cry,they get their feelings hurt,and they don't always get their act together,just like me and you.
39 First,you'll gain a greater respect for them.Second,if you take time to understand your parents,
you'll get your way much more often.If they feel that you understand them,they'll be more willing to listen to you,
they'll be more flexible,and they'll trust you more.
40 Start by asking them some questions.When's the last time you asked your mom or dad,"How
was your day today "or "Tell me what you like and don't like about your job"or"Is there anything I could do to
help around the house "
A.You don't understand me.
B.Hey,parents are people,too.
C.It's important to get on well with your parents.
D.So how can you better understand your parents
E.Jump into their shoes and think from their point of view
F.They have days when they don't know how they will pay the bills
G.If you take time to listen to your parents,two wonderful things will happen.
第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分15分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
I couldn't have been better prepared for the talk,my first presentation as a college student.I had learned my
speech 41.The day before the talk,alone in my room,I felt 42.But as soon as I was invited
to the stage,I was overwhelmed by a fear I had 43 too many times before-the fear of getting 44
because of my stutter(口吃)
It began when I was a child.I felt ashamed and 45
as little as possible at school.I put a lot of
46 into math and science;in these subjects,I could 47 my teachers with written exams and reports
rather than spoken ones.
But by the time I got to middle school,my stutter had made me a 48
for bullying(欺凌),which
hurt my academic performance.49,I went to a cooking school,where I hoped my cooking would speak
for itself.
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