Unit 5 Assignment

In the text, the author says that there are different culturally-approved ways toexpress love. In China, people express their love to parents, teachers,friends, etc. in various ways. Write a short essay reflecting on how you wouldlike to express love. You may consider the following aspects:

• For whom would you like to express your love?

• Howwould you like to express love?

• Howare you affected by culturally-approved ways to express love?

参考答案：

Expressions related to ways toexpress love:

• One way in which people express their love is …

• In order to show their feelings, some will …

• Manywill show their affections by 

• Tolet others know how they feel, some will …

• Some people will let their deep feelings be known by …

    Like many Chinese people, I have greatlove for my parents, but I find it difficult to say “I love you” to theirfaces.  Over 80 percent of surveyedcollege students said that they wanted to say “I love you” to their parents butfound it difficult or embarrassing to do so. Most Chinese parents would besurprised or amused if their children said “I love you” to their faces.

    One way in which many Chinese peopleexpress their love for family members is through generosity and sharing. Thisincludes offering to help whenever they need it, cooking for them, or buyingthem things they need or want.

    Similarly, I prefer to show myfeelings to my parents by keeping in regular contact with them and taking every opportunity to buy them gifts.