I’ve been working with teenagers for five years. I’ve spent time talking to them besides teaching them English. I remember once I asked them whether their parents or classmates had more influence on their success at school. Some said their parents had greatest influence on their achievement. The reason given was that parents usually loved their offspring unconditionally, and they definitely would do their best to help and support their children. For instance, parents could do all the housework so that their children could have time for studying. However, some students revealed that their parents were too busy to spend time with them. Therefore, it was difficult for parents to help their children. In this case, classmates or friends affected their success most because they talked to them more and they helped each other to deal with any difficulty in studying. * QUESTIONS 1. When did the writer start working with teenagers? A. for 5 years B. 5 years ago C. 5 years 2. Which question did she ask them? A. “Are your parents or classmates have influence on your success at school?” B. “Did their parents or classmates had influence on their success at school?” C. “ Do your parents or classmates have influence on your success at school?” 3.Do their parents play important role in their ạchievement ? A. Yes, they do B. No they don’t C. Yes, they are 4.Why do some Ss’ parents can not help their children? A. They cannot do the homework B. They don’t have time to be with their offsprings. C. They are lazy 5.Who help the children study when their parents are busy? A. Relatives B. Cousins C. Friends or classmates
