Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However，it is not true．____16____If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents，don’t worry about it．Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(消除代沟)．
___17___Don’t get to your parents when you are angry．Your parents possibly won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off.
Try to reach a compromise(和解). ___18___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 to them. ___19___
Talk about your values(价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. ____20____ 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.
A. Don’t argue with your parents.
B. Tell your parents what you care about, and why.
C. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.
D. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
E. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.
F. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.
G. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
知识点：七选五
16. F 17. A 18. E 19. D 20. B
这篇文章主要讲了沟通是所有年龄的父母和孩子的问题。如果你与父母交流很困难，别担心，这里有一些建议给你。要知道和父母保持良好的关系可以是你更高兴和快乐。
16. F
根据下句：如果你和父母交流有困难，不要担心。可知上句在说：对于父母和所有年龄段的孩子来说，交流是个问题。故选F。
17. A
根据下句：当你生气的时候不要去找你的父母。当你对着父母大喊大叫时,他们可能听不进你的意见。也就是说：不要和你的父母争吵。故选A。
18. E
根据本段标题：尽量地达成和解。再根据空格下句：你可以保持分歧，尽力接受对方。可知E项， Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.（或许你和你的父母在某事上有分歧。）符合本空意思。
19. D
根据上句：在这些境况下，展示对他们的爱和尊重是非常重要的。由此可知：表现出尊重会使你的关系更加牢固。故选D。
20. B
根据上句：你父母的价值观可能与你的价值观有所不同。再根据空格下句：了解你的价值观可能会帮助他们看到你的人生目标。由此可知此空的意思是：告诉你父母你关心什么，为什么。故选B。