These days, Chinese children are sometimes     1     (busy) on weekends than weekdays     2     they have SO many after-school classes. However, this doesn’t only happen in China.

The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy. They need to take part in all     3     (kind) of activities, like basketball practice, football training or piano classes. She believes these activities are important for     4     (she) children’s future. However, the tired children don’t get home until after 7: 00 p. m. They have dinner     5     (quick), and then it is time for homework.

Linda, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. She says that competition starts very young and     6     (continue) until the kids get older in some families. She thinks it’s unfair that mothers are always     7     (compare) them with other children. People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.

Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child’s     8     (develop). All these activities can cause a lot of stress     9     children. Kids should have time     10     (relax) and think for themselves.