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These days, Chinese children are sometimes 【小题1】 (busy) on weekends than weekdays 【小题2】 they have SO many after-school classes. However, this doesn’t only happen in China.

The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy. They need to take part in all 【小题3】 (kind) of activities, like basketball practice, football training or piano classes. She believes these activities are important for 【小题4】 (she) children’s future. However, the tired children don’t get home until after 7: 00 p. m. They have dinner 【小题5】 (quick), and then it is time for homework.

Linda, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. She says that competition starts very young and 【小题6】 (continue) until the kids get older in some families. She thinks it’s unfair that mothers are always 【小题7】 (compare) them with other children. People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.

Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child’s 【小题8】 (develop). All these activities can cause a lot of stress 【小题9】 children. Kids should have time 【小题10】 (relax) and think for themselves.