36 Teens can open the lines of communication too. As the saying goes, “talking is a two-way street”. If there is something on your mind or if you are feeling confused or if you just need to talk, there is always some trustworthy adult willing to listen. Choose an adult you know that will listen before reacting and make the ever so important move of“communicating ”. You’ll be glad you did that.
TIPS FOR TEENS—there is a lot to be learned by listening to adults. 37
When they offer advice, think about what they are saying and where they come from. They aren’t out to ruin your fun. Even the most conservative adult advice has your best interests at heart. Before deciding that everything adults have to say is not true or that it is out of touch with the times, take a moment to really hear what is being said. 38 .
TIPS FOR ADULTS—know that the world has changed. It is important It is important that you respect the ways that their world is different. Listen to what they say about their world and relate it to what you remember. 39 Presenting facts over opinions is more likely to reach them than lecturing.
Bottom line—if anything is going to be done to change statistics like these, an honest dialogue is going to have to be entered into by both sides. 40 Adults will have to be honest about choices and consequences and stand behind their warnings with action.
A.You will be surprised at how much sense adults can make.
B.Remember to offer information rather than opinions.
C.You can punish them if they do something wrong.
D.Opening a dialogue is not as frightening as it may seem and it doesn’t have to be the adult who starts the discussion.
E.They have been through teen life and have the gift of hindsight(事后的觉悟) in making their judgments.
F.Teens will have to tell it like it is and adults will have to listen.
G.Schoolyard murder may be just what 21st century teens live with every day.
DEABF
—Good afternoon. My name is Peter. I’m the general manager of the personnel department. I’ll be interviewing you. Please sit down.
— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 62 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
—OK. Tell me about yourself…your personality.
— 63 . I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm. I never scream at my employees. And I’ve never lost my temper.
— 64 ?
—I think I’m good at solving problems. 65 . I also love challenges. I work well under pressure. When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager. I like your ambition. You’re very confident and motivated. We like that here at Microsoft. Well, our interview is over……
A. I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job B. I enjoy approaching problems directly C. Nice to meet you D. What are your strengths E. I owe my success to my employees F. Tell me about your work experience G. I think I’m very level-headed |
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