Lin: To me, work is first and my child
is second. I work more for myself than for my child because it’s the only way to
be economically independent. Otherwise, I may some day lose everything, even my
child. I can give for the sake of my daughter but never at the
cost of my career. Only after I achieve value through work can it be possible
for me to raise my baby. I resumed working after a short
maternity (产妇的) leave. Now my daughter goes to kindergarten while I am at work;
I think that is her first step into society. Liang: Nowadays, economic independence is
particularly important to women. The only way to realize self-value is through
work. I believe women should first live as a social entity(实体), then as a
mother. And there are facts to show that women are not inferior to men in the
working world. Child is just another part of my life, it would
be impossible to make her my whole life. I think I will also get a nanny(保姆) to
lend me a hand. Yao: When women make
their career as their final pursuit, I think they lose their natural maternal
instincts. I hope my wife will put most of her energy and time on child care and
family. Because she gives birth to the child, she can do a much better job than
the father in understanding the child. The mother should be the main educator
while father works as her assistant. Wang:
Women are naturally fit for human reproduction while men are meant for
material production. Married women must assume the role of full-time mothers if
their financial situation permits it; and a woman’s value is only realized after
she has successfully raised her child. Zhao:
Although we may say women’s talents lie in being mothers, we should admit
that women do not sacrifice their families for work and they are not expected to
give up a chance for a career. Both parents need to balance the responsibilities
of family and work. After all women are equal members of society and have value
in all social fields. Now match each of the items (61 to 65)
to the appropriate statement. Note: There are two extra
statements. Statements [A] My child is the focus of my life. [B] Family
and work are both important for women. [C] Men should be asked to return to
their paternal duties. [D] I would give up the whole world for my
work. [E] Women need work to prove their own value. [F] Women are born to
be mothers. [G] Women understand child better than men. Zhao