1. (2022八下·南谯期中) 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

In some Western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money. They usually start to do this when they are ten years old.

School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don't have much free time on weekdays. They often do chores on weekends.

Young kids only do easy chores. So they don't get much money. But that's enough. Many of them only want to buy candy. And candy is cheap! They often help do the dishes, sweep the floor, or feed the pet cat or dog.

When they get older, they want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy. So they have to work harder! They often help their parents wash the family car, cut the grass, or cook meals.

Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to use a lawnmower (割草机) or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.

1. （1） How do many children get pocket money in some Western countries?

   A . They ask their parents for it. B . They do part-time jobs. C . They do chores. D . They study hard.
3. （2） When do many children usually begin to do chores in some Western countries?

   A . At the age of 15. B . At the age of 13. C . At the age of 10. D . At the age of 17.
5. （3） The passage mainly tells us how children in some Western countries ________.

   A . find jobs B . get pocket money C . study at school D . do chores