“Give it back to me!” Zhu Han shouted at his mum angrily. She had just grabbed(抓取) his cell phone, saying that he should stop playing and go to sleep.

    “I told her it was 9 o'clock and I'd finished my homework, but she didn't listen,” said the 15-year-old boy. “I really couldn't understand her!”

     Do you sometimes feel the same way? A China Youth Daily report said that, according to a survey on 1,500 students, 61% of the students said they felt they weren't able to communicate(交流) with their parents. Besides, 37% of them said they never shared their worries with their parents.

    One of the most important reasons is that students and parents don't have much common ground(共同点). The different ages always lead to different interests.

    Peng Yu, a psychological professor(心理学教授) pointed out another reason. He said when entering puberty(青春期), teenagers begin to have their own thoughts(思想) and want their parents to treat them like adults(成人). But parents don't follow the change.

    He suggested that children should first understand that their parents do everything out of love. “With this in mind, students should try to talk with their parents calmly and often enough,” he said.

    Huang Xinlin, 14, agreed with the advice. She talks with her mum during supper every day and she also helps do the housework. “We talk about everything and even make jokes while sharing housework,” Huang said happily. “We are like friends.”

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Make Changes to Lose Weight

    Making these easy changes realty can help you lose weight.

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    You can help prevent overeating by eating something about every three hours. Getting too hungry will get in your way to eat healthily. Make sure you know how many calories should come from snacks, and then aim for a healthy snack, such as an apple.

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    One of the worst ways to lose weight is meal skipping. Many people think skipping meals is a great way to cut calories, but in the end, they fail to lose weight. You'll be more likely to overeat if you do not eat regular meals.

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    Water helps you lose weight in several ways. Drinking water rather than other kinds of drinks can cut hundreds of calories. Don't wait until you're feeling thirsty to drink water; thirst can be mistaken for hunger, causing you to overeat.

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    It is impossible to lose weight and keep it off without exercising. Start out today by taking a walk or learn how to bike to lose weight. Work your way up from 10 minutes to 30-40 minutes a day, most days a week.

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    Keep a food diary. All you have to do is to put down what, when, and how much you eat in a notebook. A food diary will give you a clear picture of your eating habits so you can know the change you need to make to lose weight.

    In China, learning some safety knowledge(知识) is becoming more and more important now. How should you keep yourself safe？

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    Stay calm and leave quickly. To keep clear of smoke (烟雾),use a piece of wet cloth to cover your mouth and nose.

    For riding on the escalator（自动扶梯）：

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Michael: I perform in the evenings, but luckily I don't have to get up early. So in the mornings I sleep in, and then practise on stage for 45 minutes. I have to do a lot of exercise before each show.

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Michael: Because it's like a dream of flying. When you do a great performance on the trapeze, it's an unbelievable feeling.

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Michael: Working at such a high level every day.

Sometimes you wake up with a stomachache, but you have to perform.

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Michael: You need to be strong to deal with physical training. You mustn't be heavy, or your partner can't catch you easily. You can't be at all nervous when there are 5，000 people watching you.

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Michael: We get paid per show and the amount depends on your contract（合同）. Of course，we can set extra money for extra performances.