If parents fight with each other, most teenagers must be sorry or even frightened, they might think their parents
don't love each other any more and that would lead to a divorce(離婚).
     In fact, it is normal for parents to disagree and argue. They might disagree about important things like family
decisions. They might even disagree about little things that don't seem important at all-like what's for dinner. Maybe
sometimes parents can feel strongly about their differences that it may lead to arguments. However, these arguments
are often over quickly. Parents may apologize and make up, and the family gets back into its usual way.
     You should find out what it really means when your parents fight. When your parents get upset with each other,
they might cry or say things they don't really mean. Most people lose their cool, so if your parents are fighting, don't
worry too much about it. Try to find a good way to solve it.
     If your parents' fighting really bothers you, you might find it hard to sleep or study. If this happens, try talking to
your parents about their behaviors. They may not even realize their arguments affect you. You can also tell others.
     Just remember that no family is perfect and arguments are common in every family.

1. How do many teenagers feel when their parents fight?

A. Happy.
B. Sorry.
C. Frightened.
D. Sorry and frightened.

2. What does it mean when parents fight?

A. They don't love each other any more.
B. They will divorce because of major family decisions.
C. They disagree with each other about some things.
D. They aren't satisfied with their family at all.

3. What does the underlined words "make up" mean in Chinese?

A. 組成
B. 和解
C. 彌補(bǔ)
D. 化妝

4. What should teenagers do when their parents fight?

A. Keep silence and begin to do their homework.
B. Be angry with their parents and shout at them.
C. Talk to their parents and let them know their feelings.
D. Go to school or tell other friends if it's hard to sleep.

5. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Teenagers should never argue with mothers.
B. Parents' fight can last for a long time.
C. Don't tell others about your parents' fight.
D. No family is perfect.

    What does it mean when parents fight? 　　
    It's hard for most people to hear their parents shouting at each other. You might worry more about one parent
or the other during an argument. Or maybe you worry that one parent could become angry enough to lose
control. It's understandable to feel this way when there's fighting around you. 　　
    If your parents are arguing about you, you might mistakenly think the argument is your fault (錯誤). But your
parents' arguments are never your fault. 　　
    If your parents' fighting really troubles you, you might find it hard to sleep or go to school. If things are going
like this, try talking to one or both of your parents about what they are doing. They may not even realize how
bad you feel until you tell them how their arguments affect (影響) you. 　　
    If the fighting goes too far, let someone else know what's going on. Talking to other relatives or a teacher
about the fighting can be helpful. Sometimes parents who fight can go so far that they hurt each other or other
family members. If this happens, letting someone else know will allow the family to be helped and protected
from such harmful fighting. 　　
    Family members can learn to listen to each other and talk about feelings and differences without shouting at
each other. They can get help from others with the problem of fighting. Though it may take some work, time,
and practice, people in families can always learn to get along better. 　　
    If your family argues from time to time, try not to worry too much: No family is perfect. Even in the happiest
home, problems come up and people argue. Usually the family members get what's troubling them out in the
open and talk about it. Hopefully, they can reach some agreement. Everyone feels better and life is OK again. 　　
    Being part of a family means everyone tries to make life better for each other. Arguments happen and that's
OK. But with love, understanding, and some work, families can solve almost any problem.

1. When parents are arguing about us, we'd better _______.

A. worry about our mother 　　
B. not become angry enough to lose control 　　
C. try to find out our mistakes 　　
D. understand that it's not our fault

2. If your parents fight, you _______.

A. shout at them 　　　
B. go to school 　　　
C. talk to them 　　　
D. go to sleep

3. Which is not true according to the passage?

A. People argue even in the happiest families. 　　
B. It's OK for parents to argue from time to time. 　　
C. People reach some agreement after fighting. 　　
D. Love and understanding can prevent parents' fighting.