In some Western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money (零花钱). 【小题1】
School students have to do homework and study for tests.
【小题2】 They often do chores on weekends.
【小题3】 So they don't get much money. But that's enough. Many of them only want to buy candy(糖果). And candy is cheap! They often help do the dishes, sweep the floor, or feed the pet cat or dog.
When they get older, they want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy.
【小题4】 They often help their parents wash the family car, cut the grass, or cook meals.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things.
【小题5】 Of course, their parents help them at first.
A.So they have to work harder! |
B.They usually start to do this when they are ten years old. |
C.They don't have much free time on weekdays. |
D.For example, they can learn how to use a lawnmower(割草机) or how to cook. |
E.Young Kids don't need to do chores. |
F.Young kids only do easy chores. |