2017-10-25
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Sixty Атеrican teens have put together an honest list of what, as they think, their parents should or shouldn't do. Here are just a few of their tips.
• Let us have our privacy unless we give you the right to invade it.
• Respect our feelings. Of course, sometimes we will disagree with each other, so show us your point of view and let us show you ours. If our opinion is absolutely wrong in your eyes, tell us why in a polite way. If you respect us, we will respect you.
• Give us freedom to make some mistakes. Of course, you don't want us to make the same stupid mistakes that you made, but sometimes we need to. We learn well from our mistakes, believe us.
• We love to please you, and your opinion is important to us. When you see us doing some-thing good, please praise us,
• Don't take out bad moods on us. We all have bad days, but try not to take yours out on us. When you have a bad day, tell us, and we will leave you alone but we can't read your mind!
• Don't bribe us. We really hate to tell you this secret, but bribing us doesn't work. We love getting money and other things from you, but this portrays you as a softy.
• We hate it when you tell our secrets to other people. When we tell you a secret and then hear you repeating it to your best friend, we lose our trust in you. If tell you something for your ears only, then keep it there!
• Don't compare us to our brothers and sisters. You make us feel stupid and - which is more important - you make us feel left out,
• Never, but never give us the silent treatment!
• Have fun with us. Don't be afraid to take us places and have good times with us We will all remember our childhood days forever, so help us make them unforgettable.
• Most of all, remember that we love you and want to be your friend.
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tip совет
privacy [΄privәsi] личная, частная жизнь
to invide [in ΄veid] вмешательство
to respect [ri ΄spect] уважать
point of view [vju:] точка зрения
in a polite way вежливо
opinion [ә ΄pinjen] мнение
to praise [preiz] хвалить
to take out bad moods on вымещать свое плохое настроение
to leave alone оставить в покое
to bribe [braib] давать взятку, подкупать
softy [ ΄sәfti] слабый, бесхарактерный, человек-тряпка
trust [trΛst] доверие
to feel left out чувствовать себя изолированным, никому не нужным
never, but never никогда-никогда
to give the silent treatment [tri:tmәnt] не разговаривать с кем-либо
3.1. Answer the questions:
1. Do you agree with all these tips?
- Does bribing exist in your family?
- Do you want to have freedom to make your own mistakes?
- Are you in friendly terms with your parents?
- Do your parents always listen to you?
- Do you take out your bad mood on your brothers or sisters?
- What other tips for parents would you like to add?
- Do you have any differences with American teens according to this problem matter?
Read and translate the text
My friend
There is no denying the fact that a person can't live in isolation. It is very important for a human being to have a friend with whom he can be sincere and frank. It's great to think that there is someone to turn to for help and advice, someone who will sympathize with you and stand by you in any situation and who will tell you the bitter truth if necessary. Everyone knows that the more we love our friends the less we flatter them. Real friendship is a thing that we cherish, but true friends are not so easy to come by.
I have a lot of friends, but my best friend is Nick. We became Mends about three years ago when his family moved to our block of flats and he came to our school. We see each other almost every day.
Nick is a tall slim boy. He has dark hair, large dark eyes, a straight nose and thin lips. He wears spectacles. Nick is a nice guy. He is very honest and just, understanding and kind. I trust him a lot and I'm sure that I can rely on him in any situation. He never lets people down. Nick is only 16 but he is very responsible — he finishes whatever he starts. He's got only one shortcoming. He is a bit stubborn; nevertheless, he is pleasant to deal with.
Nick is an only child and his parents love him very much. His father is an engineer, and his mother is a teacher. They live in a two-room flat. I have been to their house a lot. Nick's parents are always very friendly to me.
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We spend a lot of time together. We often watch videos or listen to music. Sometimes we go to the cinema or to the theatre, or walk around the centre of the city, visiting small cafes, museums and art galleries. We talk for hours about all sorts of things (politics, love, teachers, girls). We discuss films, television programmes, books.
I never quarrel with Nick. But if there is some misunderstanding between us we try to make peace as soon as possible. What I like best about him is that he is always willing to help and share his knowledge, thoughts and feelings. I respect him for his fairness, strong will, intellect and modesty.
I miss Nick when we don't see each other for a long time. Without him I would feel lonely and uncomfortable. Our friendship helps me to feel strong and sure of myself.
