上外版综合英语1 Unit 6 is an only child a lonely child.pptVIP

Sentence structure Please divide each of the following sentences into two or more parts or sentences. A concern that is often heard with regard to single children is whether one child necessarily means a lonely child. (para. 2, line 2) A concern is often heard. A concern is about single children. The concern is whether one child necessarily means a lonely child. 2. This often leads to increased self-esteem which, combined with increased independence, can lead to the child being more confident. (para. 6, line 5) This often leads to increased self-esteem. Increased self-esteem is combined with increased independence. Increased self-esteem and independence can lead to sth. The child is more confident. 3. Many single-child parents feel a stigma associated with their decision to have only one child. (para.2, line 3) Many single-child parents feel a stigma. The stigma is associated with their decision. Their decision is to have only one child. 4. Despite these arguments, the number of parents choosing to have only one child is increasing in many parts of the world. (para. 4, line 1) Despite these arguments, the number of parents is increasing in many parts of the world. The parents choose to have only one child. 5. With just one child, they suggest , there is no potential for family arguments arising from favoritism or sibling jealousy. (para. 6, line 2) They suggest that… With just one child, there is no potential for family arguments. The family arguments arise from favoritism or sibling jealousy. 6. The circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique…(para.7, line2) The circumstances are unique. The circumstances affect each set of parents. Exercises: As the bus rumbled south, they began to notice Vingo. He sat in front of them, ______(dress) in a plain, ill-fitting suit, never _______(move), his dusty face _______(mask) his age. As the bus rumbled south, they began to notice Vingo. He sat in front of them, dressed in a plain, ill-fitting suit, never moving,