We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our 36 have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us 37 everything to their kindness and love.
When we 38 them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or 39 them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of 40 our own love and gratitude to them. 41 , elders have also been through all the years you are 42 and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is 43 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always 44 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 45 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their 46 .
With changing times and 47 influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted（被解读） as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should 48 express their views and if there are arguments, they should not 49 their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately 50 their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 51 to give up their places to older people. This is not a 52 of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear 53 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 54 disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become 55 that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.
36. A. youngsters B. elders C. parents D. juniors
37. A. devote B. owe C. pay D. contribute
38. A. show B. explain C. exhibit D. point
39. A. greeting B. receiving C. declaring D. showing
40. A. expressing B. describing C. sending D. suggesting
41. A. However B.Therefore C.Besides D. Though
42. A. experiencing with B. going through C. suffering from D. worrying out
43. A. maybe B. likely C. possible D. probably
44. A .quarreled B. dealt C. lived D. disagreed
45. A. community B. organization C. society D. public
46. A. experience B. reality C. emotion D. information
47. A. cultural B. special C. environmental D. position
48. A. quietly B. slightly C. silently D. coldly
49. A. rise B. raise C. support D. force
50. A. give away B. get rid of C. give up D. send out
51. A. expected B. forced C. needed D. reminded
52. A. doubt B. question C. wonder D. challenge
53. A. suffering B. upset C. trouble D. discomfort
54. A. serious B. light C. heavy D. slight
55. A. aware B. alive C. knowing D. sensible
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