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| Most American families are smaller (小一些) than (比) the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each. Children in the US will leave their parents' homes when they grow up (长大). They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holidays. Parents usually let their children choose (选择) their own jobs. Americans think it important (重要的) for young people to decide (决定) on their lives by themselves. Children are asked to do some work around their houses. And in many families, children are paid (付钱) for doing some housework so that (以便) they learn how to make money for their own use. |
| 1. Are most American families smaller or bigger? ____________________________________. 2. What do the children in America do when they grow up? ____________________________________. 3. When do they visit their parents? ____________________________________. 4. Do children in America do housework? ____________________________________. 5. Can they get money from their parents for doing some housework? ____________________________________. |