Most students in America do housework after school. Parents often ask their children to do something1or interesting at home. Also, they2their children to do something hard or boring. Parents would like to give their children some pocket money for their3. And the children can4the money by doing the housework.
The former President Obama5that he gives his eight and eleven-year-old daughters Sasha and Malia just a dollar every week, 6they often set the table, wash the dishes and clean up their7at weekends. One dollar is little for the housework, but the two8are very happy to make their pocket money. They buy their favorite books or food with9. Obama hopes his daughters can10some money-management skills.
This is a part of stories about family life. We interviewed two middle school students, John and Nancy, about their weekend chores. They told us about the chores they did last weekend.
He didn't like doing the laundry, but he enjoyed cleaning the car with water. "I listened to music and sang my favorite songs while I worked," he said.
Nancy had to go to the store and buy breakfast food for the family on Saturday morning. Her mother usually goes with her, but this Saturday morning she went with her sister. "I liked shopping for food. I bought things I like to eat and my parents paid for them." On Sunday morning she had to take out the trash, and then took their dog for a walk in a park. She liked the dog a lot.
John and Nancy both liked helping with their parents' yard sale at weekends. "I liked talking to all the people," said John. Nancy said, "My parents gave me part of the money. Now I can buy anything I want."
What do mothers think of housework? Let's read the following ideas.
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Laura |
We don't like housework, but at the same time, we hope to have a clean and comfortable home. My neighbor Teresa told me that I didn't have to do everything right away. We can do small things with great love. Start with the easy ones, rest, and then go on with the others. It becomes less tiring but much more interesting when you divide(分成)things into smaller parts. |
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Mona |
What should you call those who use towels(毛巾)but never wash them, eat meals but never do the dishes, sit in rooms but never clean them？If your answer is "A house guest." you're wrong. Because I just describe my kids. |
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Mary |
Kids seem to learn to use the computer and turn on the TV quickly. However, they have difficulty in using the vacuum cleaner(真空吸尘器). It's really surprising. |
A：Nick!
B：I'm watching Animal World． It's my favorite TV program．
A：I need your help．
B：OK，Mom．
A：I have to buy some milk for your little sister．
B：No problem!
A：I'll be back in half an hour．
B：I see．
A：Yes，but don't make her cry(哭)．
B：OK．
A．What can I do for you? B．What are you doing? C．Could I play games with her? D．Could you please not watch TV now? E．Why do you look so tired? F．Could you please look after her for a few minutes? G．Could I do the dishes? |
Anny is my little daughter. She is only six years old. She always does some （housework） at home. It is easy （do） for her.
The number one chore she does to take out the rubbish. She does it well and never forgets to do it. Sometimes, if the rubbish is too heavy （carry）, I will help her.
Anny often helps me （clean） the floor. I hate mopping（用拖把拖洗） the floor. After I finish the work, I often have a serious backache, because there is something wrong my back. But Anny loves it, she likes playing with water.
Anny also knows how （put） empty dinner plates into the dishwasher（洗碗机）. She even helps to put the dirty clothes into the washing machine when I am doing some washing. Anny is really （help） at home.
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make the bed work on stay out take out do chores |
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A. If you don't want to lose your friend, you should talk to your friend first. Also, you may invite her to your home to have dinner. B. If there is something wrong with your stomach, you should go to see a doctor as soon as possible and have some pills. C. You should visit your neighbor and have a talk with him. You can tell him not to play the CDs at night. D. You should tell your mother what you did and promise not to do it again. Your mother will forgive（原谅） you. E. You should take good care of your sister while your parents are not at home. F. You should do more math exercises and ask your math teacher to help you with math. G. If you want to become strong, you should eat more food and do some sports. |
赞成观点 | 反对观点 |
⒈ 培养独立能力，学会照顾自己； ⒉ 懂得公平合理性的理念； ⒊ 环境干净、整洁，人人有责。 | ⒈ 来自学校的压力太大； ⒉ 浪费时间，没有必要现在学习，长大了自然会做； ⒊ 提供一个干净、舒适的。环境是父母的事。 |
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Nowadays many children don't like doing chores. Last week, we had a discussion about it. First,
