Have you ever done housework? Most of us probably answer,“No, never.” Most of us think cleaning the bathroom or cooking is boring. However, the fact is that someone has to do it. 【小题1】 【小题2】 However, if we all do some housework, it will seem less annoying(恼人的). Why should your mother wash your dirty dishes? Part of growing up is being able to take care of yourself. Please do a few things!

Some of us may think that we are so busy that we can’t do housework. But most parents work all day and are then expected to keep a clean house! 【小题3】 It seems much better to have three or more people together keep the house clean.

【小题4】 It can be very fun if you are creative. Learning how to cook a meal is a great skill. If you learn how to cook your favorite food, you will show others that you have a very special talent(才能).

Don’t be afraid to help around the house. Your parents will greatly like it. The next time you see something that needs to be done at home, do it yourself and show that you can do anything! 【小题5】 It helps you to understand the idea of fairness(公平).

15 years ago, my parents bought a small house in the countryside, which they used for holidays. After I was born, they started to go to the holiday house more. We used to drive 3 hours to get to our lovely house every Friday evening.

During the week my parents worked in London. My two brothers and I went to expensive private schools and we were all very busy. We hardly saw each other. We had several babysitters (临时保姆) as my parents had to work long hours. The only time we could be together was the weekend, and that was my happiest time. However, every Sunday morning was torture because we had to leave our beautiful holiday house then.

Last year my dad sold our big house near London and my parents gave up their jobs. They bought a smaller car. We are now living in our holiday house—two adults, three kids and a dog. My parents got jobs that allow them to work at home. We never have babysitters then.

The best change for me is that now I go with my brothers to a small local school. My life is just so different. We feel calm and happy. I am so glad that we have changed our way of life.