Dear Emma,

    I have a problem and I need your help. My parents are really{#blank#}1{#/blank#}and never let me do anything! For example , when I go out with my friends , my mom always asks ,” Where are you going? Who are you going with ? “ Two months ago , I got an earring and my father was really angry. He made me take it out. My parents want to {#blank#}2{#/blank#}everything I do . But I'm 18 years old! I try to talk to my mom and dad , but they don't listen. They say , “This is our house and these are our{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.” Every time I hear this , I'm very unhappy .{#blank#}4{#/blank#}, we have a fight . Why is it so hard for them to understand me?

A: Mary, do you know Lisa?

B: Yes, she is my best friend. We study in the same school.

A: What does she look like?

B: She has long straight hair. And she is {#blank#}1{#/blank#}and taller than me.

A: Is she similar to you?

B: Yes, she likes to do the same {#blank#}2{#/blank#}as me. But wearer different in some ways sometimes.

A: In which ways are you different?

B: I'm more outgoing than Lisa. I'm friendlier and I love sports. She is {#blank#}3{#/blank#}different from me. She can run more {#blank#}4{#/blank#}and jump higher than me.

A: Who is more hard-working?

B: She is not as hard-working as me. But she is smarter and always gets better grades.

A: Can you introduce(介绍) her to me? I want to be {#blank#}5{#/blank#}with her.

B: OK. I think you can become good friends.

    Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} between you and your parents are important. Here are some ways to help you stay close with them. Spend time together. Don't just watch TV alone. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, you should ask your parents to watch TV with you. Take a walk and go to the movies {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. If your parents live far from you, you can {#blank#}4{#/blank#} with them by talking on the phone or sending emails. Share your feelings and ask for help. You may need your parents' help when you're upset or {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. But they may not know that you're having a problem. So tell them when you're sad. Be kind. Little things may mean a lot to your parents. Before they {#blank#}6{#/blank#} you, it will be very lovely of you to {#blank#}7{#/blank#} to help fold the clothes or clean up your room. And if you try not to {#blank#}8{#/blank#} with your brothers or sisters your parents will be happy. Show your care. A {#blank#}9{#/blank#} way is to kiss, hug(拥抱) and say "I love you". Your parents and you can understand each other better by showing love. Do your best at {#blank#}10{#/blank#} you do. You don't have to be prefect(完美的) , but when you do your best, your parents will be happy to see you're turning into a great kid.