When you are a teenager, it seems that every time you say, “ Mum and D．ad, I want to ….”, your parents answer, “ No, you can’t.” or “You can’t do….”

     Young people further complain that their parents do not 1______ them. When something goes wrong, most parents just don’t believe in their children. 2_____ asking why, they think their kids are wrong. And not many parents allow their children to make a decision for 3___.

     Yes, 4____ is true that your parents always treat you as a little child. You 5____ to do what you like. But remember that not long ago you were really a child. Your parents still remember the childish mistakes you used to 6___. They want to protect you 7____ you don’t want them to do so.

     So, if you want to get 8 _____ freedom, please try to understand your parents and don’t lie to them. Try a more friendly way. If you want them to allow you stay out late, don’t just say, “ All 9 ____ kids in my class can stay out late.” Tell them as much as you can about what you want t o do and where you will be and 10_____ it is important for you to stay out late. Then they will say, “Yes, but be more careful and give us a call if possible.”

1. A．enjoy              B．prefer                 C．understand                 D．decide

2. A．Except                   B．Instead                C．With                          D．Without

3. A．they               B．their                  C．themselves                D．theirs

4. A．it                 B．this                   C．that                           D．one

5. A．don’t allow       B．aren’t allowed       C．weren’t allowed          D．didn’t allow

6. A．take               B．make                  C．do                            D．try

7. A．if                     B．though                 C．because                      D．since

8. A．most                 B．least                     C．more                           D．less

9. A．another            B．the other              C．others                        D．the others

10. A．which            B．what                    C．when                          D．why