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If there was one thing you could make parents understand about kids, what would it be? That is one of the questions TFK and KidsHealth.org recently asked in an anonymous(匿名的) survey conducted online. More than 8,000 kids answered. “We just want to spend time with you,” said a 12-year-old. “At 13, you can’t treat me like I’m 6,” another kid said. An 11-year-old wrote, “Being a kid is a lot harder than it looks.” The kids who took our survey made it clear that they want to feel close to the important people in their life—their mom, dad and other caring adults. But their answers also show that it is not always easy to deal with these close relationships.

Many kids—two out of three—said they get along pretty well or very well with their parents. About four out of five kids told us that they have fun with their parents. But that doesn’t mean they never disagree. In fact, most kids reported arguing with their parents, at least sometimes. “It’s absolutely normal to disagree and argue,” says D’Arcy Lyness, a child psychologist. “But it’s also important to learn how to do so respectfully.” About half of the kids said they are doing that. When they disagree with their parents, they say they discuss issues calmly.

But two out of five kids said arguments tend to involve yelling(喊叫) at each other. Lyness points out that shouting never helps. “Speak up, and let your parents know your ideas and your opinions,” she advises. “But be patient. Don’t use a raised, angry voice.”

Kids made it clear that they would rather avoid conflict altogether. Not surprisingly, three out of four kids admitted to lying at times. Many said they lie to avoid getting in trouble or disappointing their parents. According to Lyness, lying isn’t just wrong. It can actually get negative results. Telling the truth builds trust. “When parents can trust you, they are more likely to give you more freedom and more privileges,” she says.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A Close relationships are always fixed.

B Close relationships are always hard to keep.

C Usually it is easy to deal with close relationships.

D Sometimes it is hard to deal with close relationships.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“But their answers also show that it is not always easy to deal with these close relationships.”可知孩子要处理好与自己的亲人(父母、亲戚等)的亲密关系并不是很容易，故选D。

2.What advice on getting along with parents does Lyness give for children?

A Talking to their friends.

B Expressing their own opinions.

C Hiding themselves from parents.

D Being friends with their teachers.

解析：选B。B 节理解题。根据第三段第三句“‘Speak up, and let your parents know your ideas and your opinions,’she advises. ” 可知莱茵斯建议孩子们学会表达，让父母知道自己的想法。故选B。

3.Why do some children lie to their parents according to the last paragraph?

A In order not to let teachers down.

B In order not to run into trouble.

C In order to make time for parents.

D In order to have fun with parents.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句“Many said they lie to avoid getting in trouble or disappointing their parents.”可知孩子跟父母撒谎是为了避免惹麻烦或让父母失望。故选B。

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A Kids Get Up.

B Kids Hold Up.

C Kids Stand Up.

D Kids Speak Up.

解析：选D。D 文章标题题。文章从关于儿童怎样与父母和谐相处的调研入手，着重强调了儿童专家所给出的意见，那就是建议孩子们大胆表达自己的诉求、与家长交流沟通、彼此建立信任关系。故选D。