Directions: For this part, you are allowed 45 minutes to write a short essay of about 300 words following the picture given below: (1) Describe the picture. (2) Give your opinion. Write the essay on the ANSWER SHEET (2) only.
As can be seen from the picture, an old father is sitting alone in sofA.There are two birthday gifts from his oldest son and second son, but no children keep company with the old man.
The picture reflects a common social phenomenon from an angle-people tend to care more for the next generation, and regretfully, not a few young couples neglect to show the same concern over their old parents, and some of them even treat their old parents badly.
From my point of view, what we can do is strike a better balance between the two poles: the children and the parents. To respect and take good care of old parents is our due responsibility, which has been a highly prized virtue among the Chinese for over two thousand years. On the one hand, we are supposed to plan the time wisely. After spending most of time on school assignments and homework, we can spend one hour or two on the Internet a week. As a high school student, too much time spent on line will lead to failure in exams. Busy as we are, we should by no means neglect to offer our old parents material and emotional supports. On the other hand, we are expected to offer helps to our parents rather than wait for their asking. More important, we should be always ready to talk with our parents, which can ease their minds and removes the worries. Only in this way can a harmonious atmosphere be created in the family life. Lastly, we should always remember that what you have done for your old parents is not only a repayment to them, but also a good example to educate your own children.
It is not difficult in doing these easy things, or we will lose the chance to love them forever.
