Many times we don’t want to do chores. However, the problem is that sometimes putting things off makes things worse. Wonder how to do it? It’s helpful to start by taking small steps to finish chores, especially those you find boring.
Your first step is to write down the chores you have to finish. It helps you know where to begin. Then, as you decide which chores to do, you can break them down into smaller ones.
Another step is just to imagine what a difference you will make. Imagine what your home will be like after you finish these chores. When you picture it in your mind, you’ll feel really motivated（有动力的）to start.
Finally, you’d better control the time to do chores. After you finish the chores within the specified time, reward （奖励）yourself with something you like. You’ll probably find that doing chores is not really bad, and you may even want to give yourself more time to do them, What’s more, finishing them will probably be rewarding enough, but you can always reward yourself with something special for a job well done.
【小题1】How many steps are advised to finish chores in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
【小题2】What can you do before doing the chores?
| A．Write down the chores you have to finish. | B．Do something fun. |
| C．Reward yourself with something you like. | D．Take a rest. |
【小题3】Imagining the difference you make of doing chores can make you feel _______.
| A．bored | B．motivated | C．happy | D．upset |
【小题4】You may read the passage in the _____________ part of a newspaper.
| A．NEWS | B．TRAVEL | C．STORY | D．LIFE |
【小题5】What does the passage mainly talk about?
| A．Why to do chores. | B．What chores to do. | C．How to do chores. | D．Rules to do chores. |
