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    Dear Kids Advice Magazine

    June 10, 2017

    Hi, my name is Evan and being the eldest child in the family surely has its disadvantages. First of all, I have to share all my toys and games with my younger Siblings, William and Julia. Of course, they don't need to return the favour because I'm totally uninterested in their things. Besides that, Julia and William are always hanging around me. It's especially annoying when I have a friend over. We look for a secluded place in the house where they can't disturb (打扰) us, but within minutes, they've found us and are asking to join in.I just can't seem to get a moment's peace. At meal times,I have to eat whatever is on my plate regardless of the portion size or taste. William and Julia only need to try one bite when it's not their favorite food. Not only this, but I'm expected to be cooperative (合作的,配台的) at all times because I'm the oldest and need to be a role model for them.

        It doesn't seem fair either that I have more chores to do around the house than Julia and William put together. Plus, when it comes to practising our musical instruments,I have to practise more than double the time. Oh, and the worst part of it all is the huge quantities of homework I get compared to them.

        I'm feeling rather annoyed wilh my sibling situation. Can you please write back with some advice?

    Yours truly

    Evan Smith

    1. (1) How many children are there in Evan's family?

    2. (2) What does the underlined phrase "a secluded place" mean in Chinese?

    3. (3) Why is Evan expected to be cooperatwe at all times?

    4. (4) How did Evan feel when he wrote this letter?

    5. (5) Evan thinks many things unfair, but in fact some of them are not his brother and sister's fault. List 2 of the unfair things.

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