第二十一期 5-2(5-6)-英语听力

[00:00.28]Anna Douglas uses her thinking ability to see the truth behind a problem. [00:05.72]She understands the reasons why problems begin. [00:09.57]She understands old people and young people, too. [00:13.40]For example, one of her readers, Mr. Thompson, [00:16.56]said that his grandchildren left the house as soon as he came to visit. [00:21.25]Mrs. Douglas suggested some ways for him to increase understanding with his grandchildren. [00:27.75]She told him to listen to young people's music and to watch the most popular television shows. [00:34.28]"It's important to know something about your grandchildren's world and show due respect," says Mrs. Douglas. [00:41.46]"That means questioning and listening -- and listening is not what oldsters do best," she continues, [00:48.29]"Say good things to them and about themselves. [00:51.50]Never tell them that they are wrong. [00:54.40]Don't give them your opinion. [00:56.20]They have been taught that they should have respect for old people."