托福口语集训80题 117

（单词翻译）

117.In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a good son or daughter in a family? Use specific examples and details to explain your answer.

题干讲解：

In answering this question, you are supposed to talk about your opinion on characteristics a good son or daughter should have in a family. Please don't forget to include reasons and details.

观点提示：

A good son or daughter should take good care of her/his parents; communicate well with parents and can always come to the mutual¹ understanding on most of things; don't make many troubles for their family.

套路讲解：

Topic sentence, normally one sentence.

Supporting ideas, like examples, reasons, figures or personal experience, which should be easy to understand.

Transition²: First, because, second, finally etc.

锦囊妙词：

initially³ 起初地；obedient⁴ 言听计从的；do well in school 学业优良；bring up sb 抚养成人；set a good example树立一个好的榜样；provide sb with sth向某人提供某物

The role of a good son or daughter changes over the years. Initially, being an obedient child is probably all that a parent requires. But when a child grows up and begins to become independent, then a good son or daughter is a person who has good character—who does well in school or succeeds in a career and demonstrates the personal qualities that the parents have tried to teach. Um . . . a good son or daughter is also a good parent when they have children of their own. When parents see their grandchildren being brought up well, uh, they know that they have provided a good example. And . . . and when the parents become old and need care, a good son or daughter won’t be too busy to spend time with them and provide them with help.