专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷302
写作
1. According to a recent survey of Chinese women, many women are aware of the challenges of motherhood, especially when they have to juggle a full-time job outside. Which is worthwhile, being a full-time working mom or a stay-at-home mom? The following are opinions from two sides. Read the excerpts carefully and write your response in NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should：
1. summarize briefly the opinions from two sides;
2. give your comment.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Stay-at-home Moms
Catherine (China)：I love being a stay-at-home mom. In the beginning, it was truly rough for me to shift from being a workaholic to staying at home. Yet, I did not want my child to grow up with both parents at work. So after discussing it with my husband, we decided that I would be the one to stay at home. Now, our daughter is soon to be 3 years old, and she has an amazing personality. It’s not for everyone but it is very rewarding in the long haul.
Celina (the US)：Being a stay-at-home mom isn’t always easy, but it is worth it! I wouldn’t trade staying at home with my kids for anything in the world. Being there with my children means they are getting the exact love and care I want them to have. We do not have a lot of money, but we’ve sacrificed a lot to make it possible. The benefits for our children and our family outweigh any sacrifice.
Danireich (the UK)：I think what matters is happiness in whatever path that you’ve chosen. It really depends what is best for you and your family. I am a stay-at-home mom and the main reason why I stay at home with my children is that it makes me happy to take care of them and see them grow up. I want to be there every time they need me. I don’t think working is best for me because I would not be able to concentrate and be productive at work when thinking of my children. Everyone is different so whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, you provide the need of your child according to what you think is best for your family. The important thing is you’re happy and won’t regret your decision now and forever.
Working Moms
Cynthia (the US) : Sometimes I think we shouldn’t give up our careers. And sometimes I’m jealous of the moms who get to stay at home or at least work part time. I’m the breadwinner so that will never be an option for me. I have the career and title I’ve always wanted but now I can’t help but think it’s at the expense of precious time with my family.
Sassy (Canada)：Taking care of children is a temporary job, and children will grow up and leave one day. The longer women are out of the workplace, the harder it is to enter it. Women need to realize and accept that you do not want to be dependent on anyone for basic food, clothing or shelter. It has been hard to work and take care of my kids but I make it.
Brittany (the UK)：It never crossed my mind to be a stay-at-home parent. My mom was an amazing role model. If mom never works out of the house like dad does, then what example does that set? Parents need to teach their kids the work ethic. That simply can’t happen if one parent is at home full time.
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