Part I Writing
1、Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on how to best handle the relationship between parents and children. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
正确答案：
【参考范文】
With the development of our society, the relationship between parents and children is becoming more and more intense. This social phenomenon is not uncommon in China nowadays, so we can never put too much emphasis on the significance of it.
How can we cope with this serious problem? To start with, the characteristics of modern youth may account for the misunderstanding between parents and their children, so it is always wiser to face the problems directly and only in this way can the relationship be healthier. Moreover, it is communication that clears up the misunderstanding. In other words, with good attitude and proper communication, we will step into a new stage of a healthy relationship.
In conclusion, parent-child is one of the most crucial relationship in our daily life and from the measures given above, it is imperative for us to raise the awareness of communication with parents. Only in this way can the relationship be healthier and only in this way can our family life be more harmonious.
【参考译文】
随着我们社会的发展，亲子关系变得越来越紧张。这一社会现象在当今的中国并不少见，所以无论怎么强调其重要性都不为过。
我们该如何处理这一严肃问题呢？首先，现代年轻人的个性导致了父母与子女之间的误解，所以直面问题才是明智之选，只有这样亲子关系才能更健康。此外，沟通可以消除误解。也就是说，通过良好的态度以及适当的沟通，我们可以进入良性关系的新阶段。
总之，亲子关系是我们日常生活中最重要的关系之一，通过上述手段，我们有必要增强与父母沟通的意识。只有这样亲子关系才能更健康，家庭生活才能更和谐。
答案解析：
从题目的内容可以了解，本篇作文要求就如何处理亲子关系作出论述。可以先就中国社会的亲子关系现状进行简要介绍，引出话题：要重视亲子关系的处理；然后具体介绍处理亲子关系的具体做法：不要回避问题，要重视沟通；最后对全文进行总结即可。
【写作常用表达】
1. …we can never put too much emphasis on the significance of it.
无论怎么强调其重要性都不为过。
类似的表达还可以使用：…we can’t emphasize the significance of it too much.
2. cope with: 处理
类似表达还有：deal with, handle等。
3. account for: 导致
类似的表达还有：contribute to和lead to
4. Only in this way can…
只有这样做，……才能……
Only+介宾短语位于句首时，句子需要倒装，即谓语放在主语之前，这一点需要特别注意
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