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全新版大学英语综合教程第二册Unit Three The Generation Gap Unit Three Text A: Father Knows BetterCultural NotesLanguage PointsText AnalysisExercisesAssignments Cultural Notes:1. Family life Some families are very child-centered. The closest families eat meals at the same time and spend their free time together. Some families, however, only see each other for a short time in the evening, and though the children are still considered important, they have to fit in with the lives of their parents. The average day for many families begins with getting the children up and ready for school. There is usually a rush for everyone to use the bathroom,find clean clothes, eat breakfast, and catch the bus. In themeantime the parents have to get ready for workthemselves. Early mornings are a scramble for manyfamilies. The school day usually ends at about 3 p.m. in the USand 4 p.m. in Britain, and the working day at 5 p.m. orlater, so many parents have to make arrangements fortheir children after school. They may go to an afterschool center or stay with a neighbor’s children. Olderchildren often do activities like sports or music at theirschool, or go home and do their homework. Childrenoften also have to do chores. In many families, the children eat when they get homeand their parents eat later. In the evenings the childrenplay or go and see friends. If everyone is staying in theymay watch television together. Many parents make aneffort to spend quality time with their children, an houror so each day when they give them their full attention. American families are often criticized for the waythey do things separately, though many people believethat it is good for children to learn to be independent.From an early age children are encouraged to decidewhat they want to do, eat or wear, and their parents tryto respect their opinions. Cultural Notes:2. Part-time job Many American teenagers earn a good portion of their college expenses by working dur