In America, there are chores for children of different ages. American people think it’s important to tell children their duty in the family. Use this list of age-related chores for your children.

Ages 2—3: Help make the bed; Pick up toys and books; Take laundry (要洗的衣服) to the laundry room; Help feed pets.	Ages 4—5: Clear and set the table; Help cook dinner; Put away groceries (杂货).
Ages 6—8: Take care of pets; Take out the rubbish.	Ages 9—12: Help wash the car; Learn to wash the dishes; Clean the bathroom.

【小题1】This passage tells us something about ________.

A．American children	B．American parents
C．Children all over the world	D．Parents all over the world

【小题2】American people think children should do chores in the family because ________.

A．Children have nothing to do except playing.

B．They think children should develop good habits.

C．They think it’s important to tell children their duty in the family.

D．Parents are lazy.

【小题3】If Bob is 3 years old, he can ________.

A．set the table

B．help make the bed

C．wash the dishes

D．take out the rubbish

【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Children should help parents do housework.

B．A 5-year-old child can help make dinner.

C．A 10-year-old child should be able to clean the bathroom.

D．It’s normal that 12-year-old Mary may not be able to wash the dishes.

【小题5】What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．Why children should do chores.

B．What chores American children of different ages should do?

C．Children have duty in the family.

D．Different opinions (观点) on whether (是否) children should do chores in the family.