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Vocabulary: Antonyms (= Opposites)
ambitious-unmotivated
nervous-calm
generous-stingy
kind-inconsiderate
hard-working-lazy
optimistic-pessimistic
honest-dishonest
independent-dependent
outgoing-shy
unselfish-self-centered
punctual-late
talkative-quiet
reliable-unreliable
extroverted-introverted (= shy)
(Source: Test Your Vocabulary by Peter Watcyn-Jones)

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1.What kinds of advice do parents often give their children?
Well, parents usually give many different kinds of suggestions to their kids in relation to their
studies, and to life in general. I think that first of all, parents always try to encourage their kids to
work hard; they always tell them that it will be beneficial for their future. On top of this, parents
give advice when the child runs into some troubles, or has some tough decisions to make. For
example, they will give their opinion on where the child should go to university, and what major
he or she should choose.