英语作文及中文翻译
1 Say No Properly 适当拒绝孩子
In China nowadays, most families have only one child, who gets more and more attention and love from their parents. Parent always try their best to meet the needs of the child because most of the time they are too busy with their work to stay with the only child. Then more and more parents tend to say "yes" to most of their children's demand as a method to make up for the lack of care. However, it's not a blessing to always say "yes" to children.
Indulgence from parents is very likely to throw bad influence on their children. For one thing, the only child of a family has difficulty distinguishing right and wrong. They used to get "yes" from others. Therefore, once they are refused, they will feel angry because in their mind, nobody can say "no" to them. Now, there are many bad events that youngsters hurt or kill others just because they are refused.For another thing, children will form the habit of getting something for nothing. They take everything they get for granted with no gratitude. They have formed the view that their parents have the duty to buy everything for them.Finally, most of the only children are selfish. Being the only child in the family, they needn't share anything with other, so usually they don't realize the importance of share.
In short, parent are supposed to take some effective measures to prevent the negative influences of overindulgence on their children, and parents should bear in mind that it's no good to the children's growth if they always say "yes" to them.
如今在中国，因为很多家庭只有一个孩子，所以孩子受到父母更多的关心和爱护。父母会想方设法满足孩子的需要，因为大多时间他们都忙于工作，很少有时间陪孩子。所以父母会对孩子的大部分要求都点头同意，来弥补缺失的关心。然而事事都依着孩子，并不是对其真正的关怀。
父母的溺爱很有可能对孩子造成不良影响。一方面，独生小孩子缺乏对错的判断力。他们习惯从父母那得到顺从。所以一旦他们遭到拒绝会很生气，因为在他们印象中，没人对他们说不。如今有很多年轻人伤害或杀人的恶性事件发生，就是因为他们遭到拒绝。另一方面，孩子会养成不劳而获的习惯。他们视自己所得为理所当然，没有一丝感激。他们形成父母有义务为他们买任何东西的观念。另外，独生子一般很自私，家里的独子没必要与别人分享什么，所以他们没意识到分享的重要性。
总之，父母应该采取有效措施，抑制过度溺爱对孩子的负面影响，父母也应该意识到一味顺从孩子，对他们的成长没有好处。
2 探望祖父母 Visit grandparents
The winter vacation is coming．I have a plan．First，I am going to have a good rest．Then I'm going to read some books and work hard at math．because I'm not very good at it．If I'm free．I'm going to help my parents do the housework．I also want to see my grandparents． And I'm going to tell them the way to keep healthy．I want to tell them to eat more vegetables and exercise more． I'm looking forward to the winter holiday!
寒假就要到了。我有一个计划。首先，我打算好好休息一下。然后我要读一些书，努力math.because我不是很擅长它。如果我是自由的。我要帮助我的.父母做家务。我还想去看看我的爷爷奶奶。我要告诉他们如何保持健康。我想告诉他们要多吃蔬菜，多锻炼。我盼望着寒假！
3 Filial piety 孝顺
Directions:
A. Topic: Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay on the topic of loving our parents
B. Word limit: about 200 words
C. Your essay should meet the requirements below:
1) Describe the cartoon and the message conveyed
2) Draw a conclusion and give your comment on the cartoon. Your essay must be written clearly.
As is vividly depicts in the cartoon, old parents are sitting on the coach with disappointment and sadness, because no one comes back to celebrate with them. Although they received a lot of presents from their children, they feel very miserable and have no appetite, since what they want most is not such material stuffs but the care and love from their children and grandchildren.
Nowadays, young men look so busy and independent in modern society that they will never feel free to live with their parents. They move out and mind their own business every day. On usual days, they would not like to take their time to visit their parents with the excuses of busyness. On some festival days, they probably share a little time to drop in their parents or even just send some presents but don’t show up personally like what the cartoon above illustrates. They think that presents can represent their love, however, to the parents, who overcame a lot of difficulties to bring them up, those stuff are far away from what they really hope for.
With the rapid pace of economic development, our old parents feel more and more lonely and unhappy. However busy we may be, we should spend more time talking with them and accompanying them, because they once gave us so much selfless love that we should return them the same from the bottom of our heart.
漫画中生动地展示了一对老人带着失望与悲伤坐在椅子上，因为没人回来和他们一起庆祝节日。虽然他们收到了子女的许多礼物，但他们感到非常孤独，也没什么胃口，因为他们最需要的并非这些物质的东西，而是子女们的关爱。
在现代社会中，年轻人看起来如此忙碌，以至于无法抽空来陪伴父母。他们大多搬出去独自居住，每天忙于自己的事务。在平常的日子里，他们以忙为借口，不愿 意花时间去探望父母。在一些节日，他们可能只留一点时间去看望父母或是如漫画中所示的仅仅送些礼物表示心意而无法与父母团聚。他们认为礼物可以代表他们的 爱意，但是，对于含辛茹苦把他们养育大的父母来说，这些礼物远远不是他们所期望的。
随着经济的快速发展，年迈的父母们感到越来越孤独与不快。因此，作为子女，无论多忙，我们都应该花时间与父母聊天，陪伴他们，因为他们曾经给了我们无私的爱，我们应当以同样的爱回报父母。
4 How can you be a good child 你怎么能成为一个好孩子
Well, to be a good child, I should study hard at school. I must listen to the teachers carefully. I should also be friendly to others and take part in all kinds of activities. At home, after I finish my homework, I can help my parents clean the house, wash the dishes and clothes. I should always be polite to them and talk with them as often as possible. And on their birthdays, I will give them presents or do something special to show my love.
好吧，做一个好孩子，我应该在学校学习。我必须认真听老师讲课。我也应该对别人友好，参加各种各样的活动。在家里，做完作业后，我可以帮父母打扫房子，洗盘子和衣服。我应该总是对他们有礼貌，尽可能经常和他们交谈。在他们的生日，我会给他们礼物或做一些特别的显示我的爱。
5 我的家人 My Family
I have a bigfamily. There are five people in my family, my grandmother, my parents and myelderly brother. My grandmother is easygoing. She has many friends near myhome. Every morning and night, she walks around with her friends. My parentsare doctors in the same hospital. They are always busy with their work. My brotheris three years older than me. He is a middle school student. My family ishappy. Although my parents are busy, they care much about me. We live a goodlife.
我有一个大家庭，总共有五口人，奶奶，爸爸妈妈，哥哥和我。我的奶奶很随和，邻里有很多朋友。每天早晚她都和她的朋友去散步。我的父母在同一家医院当医生，他们总是忙于工作。我的哥哥比我大三岁，是个初中生。我的家庭很幸福。尽管我的父母很忙，但是他们很关心我。我们的生活很美好。
6 在阳朔度假 Holiday in Yangshuo
Dear Billy, Now I am on holiday with my family in Yanshuo, Guangxi. I knew Yanshuo was well-known for its natural scenery before I came here, but I am still amazed at its breath-taking beauty now. The local traditional culture has also impressed me deeply. Here you can meet friends form all over the world. It is not surprising that many shopkeepers communicate with foreigners in English. In a word, the town is well worth a visit. To experience more local customs and enjoy the beauty of nature, we have decided to stay for another two days. I will post some postcards to my friends, including you of course, before I leave here. Yours, Li Hua
亲爱的比利，现在我和我的家人在阳朔度假，广西。我知道硕是其自然风光有名的在我来到这里，但我还是惊讶于其惊人的美貌，现在。当地的传统文化也给我留下了深刻的印象。在这里你可以在世界各地见到朋友。许多店主用英语和外国人交流，这并不奇怪。一句话，这个城市很值得一看。为了体验更多的当地风俗，欣赏大自然的美，我们决定再呆上2天。我会给我的朋友们寄一些明信片，当然也包括你，在我离开之前。你的，李华
