Not only adults but also teenagers have problems with their life. Here is a survey showing the main problems of ________.

They feel stressed because they have ________ homework to do both at school and at home. They have lots of exams ________. And parents usually send them ________ different classes at weekends. As a result, so many of them almost become bookworms(书虫). On holidays, they could hardly have ________ time to do what they are interested in. Now more and more teenagers ________ shortsighted.

They often read in bed or keep ________ for a long time without having a rest. Some of them are crazy about playing computer games. Some ________ too much time watching TV. ________ serious problem among teenagers is that many of them are becoming fat. They eat too much junk food, and they take little exercise.

I think teenagers should think of ways on how to ________ the problems. They should make a plan for study and hobbies and find time to relax as much as possible.

Our parents are important people in our life. They are our first teachers in our life. They love us and help us all the time. But do you want to get on well with them? Here are some ways to help you to be happy with your parents.

Have fun together

How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other? Ask your parents to play with you. Go outside together, try some sports, or go to the movies.

Be Kind

Little things may bring a lot to your parents. Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your parents happy.

Ask for help

When you are in trouble or meet some sad things, you can ask your parents for help and advice. They will be happy to listen to you and help you.

Have a try

You don’t have to be the best but you need to have a try. They will be happy to see you have the courage to achieve your dream. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.

Decide to Do Well

Everybody makes decisions in daily life. They can be as important as what you will do in the future or as simple as what you will eat for breakfast. Any decision could be the turning point of your life.

I made an important decision when I was in Grade 9.

Before I made that decision I was one of the boys who tried too hard to act as an adult. I didn’t know that only kids want to show themselves as adults.

I didn’t listen to my parents and teachers, and my grades became poor. Then came the high school entrance exam.

At the turning point of my life, my mom wanted to have conversation with me. I wanted to turn it down but when I looked at her eyes. I felt I couldn’t refuse. Instead of asking me to study hard, to my surprise, Mom just asked what I wanted to do in the future. Without thinking too much, I just said I would like to study hard.

Mom smiled and asked again: “I asked: what do you want to do?”

I never seriously thought about the question. So I kept silent.

“Whether you want to go on studying or enter society,” she went on, “it is your own decision. Your life ought to be decided by you, not by anyone else, including me.” After saying that, she had tears in her eyes.

For the first time in my life I was asked to make my own decision. I sat in my chair and thought about myself, my life and what kind of person I wanted to become.

It took me what seemed to be ages to make the biggest decision so far in my life-I wanted to be a man who makes a difference to the world. To achieve that, I needed to study hard.

The path to my future became clear to me. I didn’t act rebelliously(叛逆地) any more. With passion(激情) in my heart, I studied hard.

Now, I’m 17. I’m in one of the best schools in my city, and in one of the best classes at the school and I am one of the best students in the class.

Thanks to that decision. I have become what I am today.

Do you sometimes find it difficult to communicate（交流）with your parents? The following tips（提示）may help.

·Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make the talk easier. For example, ask your parents questions about their day: “How is your work?” They love this.

·Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have an opinion（观点）, let them finish, and don’t stop them halfway. Ask them to do the same for you.

·Show them your respect（尊敬）by listening to them carefully. Look them in the eye.

·Be honest（诚实的）. Honesty builds trust（信任）. Life is good when your parents trust you.

·If your parents don’t understand, that’s OK. They love you and they are trying. Sometimes you need to explain things to them again or in a different way.

·When you finish the talk, remember to thank them for listening. Say something like “Thanks. That really helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often.