Unit 2 单元话题七选五练习-2023-2024学年高一英语必修第一册单元重难点易错题精练（译林版2020）

Unit 2 Let’s talk teens 单元话题七选五练习 （2022秋·江苏南京·高一南京市第五高级中学校考期中）How to Talk so Parents will Listen As most of us know, talking and listening don’t go smoothly every time. Emotions and past experiences can get in the way. Will parents take you seriously, believe what you say, listen to and respect your opinions, and hear you out? A lot depends on your parents. Some parents are easy to talk to, some are great listeners, and some are hard to deal with. ___1___ Since communication is a two-way street, the way you talk can influence how well a parent listens and understands you. So here are some guidelines to consider when talking to parents: Be clear and direct. Be as clear as you can about what you think, feel, and want. Give details that can help parents understand your situation. ___2___ Be honest. If you’re always honest, a parent will be likely to believe what you say. If you sometimes hide the truth or add too much drama, parents will have a harder time believing what you tell them. ___3___ Try to understand their point of view. ___4___ If you can, say so. Telling parents you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to see yours, too． Try not to argue or complain. Using a tone that’s friendly and respectful makes it more likely that parents will listen and take what you say seriously. It also makes it more likely that they’ll talk to you in the same way. ___5___ If you think your emotions might get the better of you, do something to blow off steam before talking: Go for a run. Cry. Hit your pillow. Do whatever it takes to sound calm when you need to． A．Pick a good time to talk. B．If you lie，they’ll find it hard to trust you． C．Maybe you need to break the bad news to a parent. D．But some of what happens depends on you, too． E．If you have a disagreement, can you see your parents’ side? F．Of course, this is hard for any of us when we’re feeling heated about something． G．They can listen better or be more helpful if they understand what you mean a