E. reduce F. romantic / G. embarrassment / H. awkwardness / I. parental / J. beloved K. ridiculous / L. appreciate / M. cultivate / N. Therefore / O. Otherwise Parents and agers have different or even opposite things to worry about. For example, while a mother might have a hard time understanding why her agers’ room is always a(n) 1)______ of dirty stuff, the agers are more worried about their next exams and may think it is 2)______ for their mother to insist on keeping a clean room. It is therefore important for you to 3)______ the differences and learn to communicate with your agers properly. 4)_______, your agers may say nothing and shut you out of their personal lives. Their refusal to talk with you may even create stress in your life. Learning effective ways to communicate can the situation of a difficult relationship, 7)_______ the stress of your life, and lead to a friendly relationship with your agers. First, you should learn to discuss serious problems in daily conversations. So important topics, such as driving a vehicle and building a(n) 8)_______ relationship, could be dealt with through daily conversations. Second, learn to be an active listener. Many parents are so 9)_______ with their work that they could hardly take some time for their 10)_______ children. Spend your time listening carefully to what your children like to talk about and make sure your children feel they are being taken seriously. This will increase the chances of good communication. 填ABCD选项即可