1. (2023八下·云南期中) 根据短文内容,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Chores! Oh no, chores! Is that how you feel? You are not alone. Some children do not like chores, because they think doing chores makes them feel bored. But there are good reasons for chores. You can learn from doing them.You can have fun, too.

What are chores

Chores are jobs We do at home. Most chores are tasks (任务) we do again and again. We wash the dishes every day. We do some chores less often, like watering plants. Each family decides what chores to do.

Why do children do chores

Chores help you. You learn to do things in your home. It is good to know these things. You will need to do them when you grow up. Also, doing chores makes you close to your family. Families work together.

Chores children do

Here are some chores for children:

● Make your bed.      

● Feed pets.

● Set the table.        

● Pick up dirty clothes.

Chores can be fun

Make chores fun. Try these ideas:

● Work with your family. Spend time together.

● Sing while you work. Or play music while working.

● Make chores a game. Time yourself. See how fast you can work.

● Treat(款待) yourself. Do something nice when you have done. Play a favorite game. Read a good book.

There are good reasons to do chores, or in other words, to learn things. You help your family. Your family help you in many ways. You help them by doing chores. Chores show you that you need each other. That is being a family.

1. （1） According to the first paragraph, some children think doing chores is ________.

   A . easy B . relaxing C . cool D . boring
3. （2） Doing chores can help children ________.

   A . grow up quickly B . get along with their family C . become brave D . learn about themselves
5. （3） Which chores are mentioned(被提及) in the passage?

   ①@Make your bed. ②Fix a computer. ③Set the chair. ④Feed pets.

   A . ①② B . ①④ C . ②③ D . ②④
7. （4） How can children make chores fun?

   A . They can work with friends. B . They can dance while working. C . They can prepare a lot for it. D . They can change it into a game.
9. （5） What's the purpose of the passage?

   A . To tell children what chores are. B . To show children housework is fun. C . To encourage children to do chores. D . To let children care about their parents.