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you and your classmates usually do. _______ do homework _______ have afterschool lessons _______ watch movies _______ use the Inter _______ hang out with friends _______ play sports or exercise ? ? ? 2b. Read the article and answer the questions. 1. What is the mon problem for Chinese and American families ? 2. Who gives their opinions about the problem? Guessing the Meaning When reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not know. Use the context to help you guess the meaning. Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many afterschool classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can pete and win. However, this doesn39。t only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor39。s three children is very busy. “ On most days after school,” Cathy says, “ I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children39。s future. I really want them to be successful.” However, the tired children don’t get home until after 7:00