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九年级英语每周阅读训练 How kids get along with parents ——A survey shows US kids argue with their parents. 美国孩子是如何跟父母相处的？ What is one thing that would help parents understand their kids better? More than 8,000 US kids answered this question in an online poll (投票) by Time for Kids and KidsHealth.org. Many US kids – two out of three – said they get along with their parents. But that doesn’t mean they never disagree. In fact, most kids reported arguing with their parents, at least sometimes. And two out of five kids said arguments sometimes even include shouting at each other. “It’s certainly normal to disagree and argue,” says D’Arcy Lyness, an American child psychologist (心理学家). “But it’s also important to learn how to do so respectfully (尊重地). Be patient. Don’t use a raised, angry voice.” And not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they had lied to their parents some times. Many said they lie so they would not get in trouble or disappoint (使……失望) their parents. According to Lyness, lying isn’t just wrong. It can actually have bad results. Telling the truth builds trust (信任). Telling the truth, says Lyness, shows maturity (成熟). But older kids actually lie more often than younger ones. Kids ages 12 to 14 not only said they lie more, but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close and not getting along as well with their parents. According to Lyness, those feelings are not uncommon. As kids become more independent (独立的), they have more areas of disagreement with their parents. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “Kids and parents get along differently at each stage of the journey,” she says. “As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to change.” 1. What can we learn from Paragraphs 2-3? A. Few kids argue with their parents. B. Most kids get along with their parents. C. It’s normal for kids to shout at their parents. D. To respect each other means having no arguments. 2. Why do some kids lie to their parents? A. They are afraid of getting into trouble.