An Mingzhong, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, used to be lazy. In his own words, he rarely did any housework. But now, things have changed. Washing dishes, cooking and making the bed…all of these tasks have become part of his daily life.
This big change is the result of a new program at his school. Starting from last term, Dazhou No. 1 Middle School has made housework part of its students’ homework to improve their life skills. At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help them keep track of (掌握……的进展情况) their performance. Some of the tasks are quite specific (具体的), such as cleaning out closets, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother’s Day, students are asked to prepare gifts for their mothers.
Wang Yixi, 13, has learned several life skills through the program, including cooking. “I used to be afraid of fire,” she said. But she tried to overcome (克服) her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother gets after doing housework every day. On Mother’s Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. “I’ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more,” she said.
Other schools in Sichuan are also developing programs to teach their students life skills. On May 2, Qinghe Middle School in Huaying held a life skill competition. Students had to complete many tasks, including cooking and folding clothes. They showed their skills and proved (证明) that they are growing up.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “rarely” mean in this passage?A.often | B.sometimes | C.usually | D.seldom |
A.At the beginning of each week. | B.At the beginning of each month. | C.On Mother’s Day. | D.On May 2. |
A.She made a cake. | B.She cleaned out closets. | C.She washed cups. | D.She made a list of housework to do. |
A.Because students had to complete many tasks about housework. |
B.Because it can teach students life skills and proved that they are growing. |
C.Because it can help students learn how tired their parents are after doing housework. |
D.Because it wanted to help parents keep track of students’ performance. |
A.decide to share the housework with their parents. |
B.cook food for themselves when parents are out |
C.clean up the living room together when they finish the party |
D.sit down in front of the TV all the time on weekends |
Jenny usually has some milk and bread for breakfast. After breakfast she makes her room tidy. Her mother did it for her before, but it's her job now. She feels very happy to give a hand to her mother. She always walks to school alone because it is just down the street.
After morning lessons Jenny goes to have lunch at the school dining hall.
She eats with her best friends and they talk about all kinds of things. Movies are always their favorite topic(话题).
In the afternoon it's time to play different sports. Jenny likes to practice them all but she likes basketball best. At 4:00 p.m. She is home. Her parents come back from work at 6:30 p.m. Jenny does her homework first, and then she listens to music or watches TV.
Dinner time is about 7:30 p.m. Jenny helps her mother. After dinner Jenny's father cleans the kitchen. Jenny and her mother help him. Jenny tells her parents interesting things at school. She enjoys staying and talking with her family.
【小题1】What does Jenny do before breakfast?
A.She takes a shower. |
B.She goes for a walk. |
C.She plays basketball. |
D.She makes her room tidy. |
A.ask |
B.help |
C.talk to |
D.play with |
A.For one hour. |
B.For one and a half hours. |
C.For two hours. |
D.For two and a half hours. |
A.Jenny loves her family. |
B.Jenny's father likes cooking. |
C.Jenny has a lot of friends at school. |
D.Jenny's parents are busy with their jobs. |
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