(Mary is telling Helen about her quarrel (争吵) with her parents and asking for advice.)
Helen: You look so sad, Mary. ?
Mary: I argued with my parents.
Helen: What did you argue for?
Mary: We argued for the rules in my family. They didn't want me to hang out with my fiends even on weekends. ?
Helen: You should tell them your ideas.
Mary: But I don't want tothem.
Helen: Maybe you can write to them.
Mary: That sounds good. I will write to them this evening.
Helen: In fact, what our parents do isfor us. But sometimes they really push us too hard.
Communicating with them is a good way.
Mary: I will try it.
Helen: You are welcome.
