Julie was born in China 17 years ago. In 2007, she went to the USA with her family. As a high school student, she has found many differences between Chinese and Americans:
About money
Americans like to spend more than they have, so many of them are always in debt (欠债). But Chinese usually spend less than they have, so many of them always have money left in the bank.
The American children themselves make their own money. Most Chinese kids always ask their parents for money.
About education (教育)
Many American students have less homework to do while many Chinese students have much.
Many American girls take part in sports, dancing and singing groups while many Chinese girls take part in study groups.
Many American parents think there is no need to send their children to an expensive school. It’s different in China. Many Chinese parents would do anything to send their children to expensive schools though(尽管) their family isn’t rich enough.
About friends
Most American parents let their sons or daughters make friends by themselves. They never ask them about their friends while Chinese parents usually enjoy knowing more about their children’s friends in many ways, and usually stop them from staying out too late with friends.
1. between Chinese and Americans | ||
| Chinese | Americans |
Money | Chinese usually have some money left in the bank because they spend 2. money than they have. | Many Americans usually 3. money from the banks because they spend more than they have. |
Chinese children get money from their 4. | Children usually make money by 5. . | |
Education | Parents usually do their 6. to send their children to study in expensive schools. | Many parents think it isn’t necessary to send their children to an 7. school. |
Chinese girls join in 8. groups. | Many girls exercise, dance and sing together. | |
9. | Parents are usually 10. in knowing more about their children’s friends. | Most parents never pay attention to what their children’s friends are like. |