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childhood, when you were completely under your parents' control. But it ignores the fact that

 

　　you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself.

　　If you plan to control your life, co- operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others,

　　especially parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your

　　sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you

　　want to do.

　　21. The author is primarily addressing

　　A) parents of teenagers B) newspaper readers

　　C) those who give adivce to teenagers D) teenagers

　　22. The first paragraph is mainly about

　　A) the teenagers' criticism of their parents

　　B) misunderstandings between teenagers and their parents

　　C) the dominance of the parents over their children

　　D) the teenagers' ability to deal with crises

　　23. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they

　　A) want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own

　　B) have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste

　　C) have no other way to enjoy themselves better

　　D) want to irritate their parents

　　24. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they

　　A) have already been accepted into the adult world

　　B) feel that they are superior in a small way to the adults

　　C) are not likely to win over the adults

　　D) have a desire to be independent

　　25. To improve parent - child relationships, teenagers are advised to be

　　A) obedient B) responsible C) co-operative D) independent