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Should parents ask their children to do chores? 16. ________ They think that children are too young to cook by themselves. But many people believe that children can learn a lot from doing chores. Parents should ask their children to do some chores that they will have to do when they live on their own. Then they will learn to be independent when they grow up. 17. ________
Most experts (专家) think children need to do some chores at home when they are free. 18. ________ For example, parents shouldn't, of course, ask a schoolboy to help cook when he is doing his homework. If a child has activities after school, the time left to do chores may be short.
19. ________ When a child does what his parents ask him to do happily, he will probably have the feeling of growing up. Chores can be useful. They are a teaching tool. Parents use the tool to teach children so that they can care for themselves some day.
20. ________ On weekdays, children are often busy with their schoolwork, but on weekends they usually have more free time to do some housework.
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A. And they will also get a sense of responsibility (责任) and confidence.
B. Parents should make children understand how hard they work.
C. However, parents should know when to ask their children to do chores.
D. Perhaps it's a better idea to do more chores on weekends.
E. Some believe that children should not do chores.

答案： 16.E 17.A 18.C 19.B 20.D