《2026年名校金典课堂八年级英语上册人教版》

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"Tony! Come here! Dad needs your help in the kitchen，" Tony's father called him.
Tony was getting ready to do his homework. Then he walked to the kitchen quickly.
Tony was only nine years old. His sister，Ella，studied in a high school in another city. His brother，Harry，was in middle school and always got home late. When Ella was not at home，Tony was hoped to do more chores than before. These days his mother was ill，so he was very busy helping with chores.
Tony's father was doing the dishes in the kitchen. "Tony，I know you usually do your homework now，but things are different. We all have to change a little. I'll help you and Harry with your homework later on，OK?" After helping his father with the dishes，Tony helped set the table.
The next morning，Tony got up early. He wanted to help his mother with breakfast. He made orange juice and bread. His mother got up half an hour later. When she saw the breakfast on the dining table，she kissed Tony，"Thank you，Tony. You really are mother's little helper now."
1. What was Tony ready to do when his father asked him for help?
2. How many children are there in Tony's family?
3. Why was Tony very busy these days?
4. What kitchen chores did Tony help his father to do?
5. How did Tony's mother feel when she saw the breakfast on the dining table?

答案： 1. He was ready to do his homework.
2. Three.
3. Because his mother was ill and he hoped to help his parents more with chores.
4. He helped his father to do the dishes and set the table.
5. She was happy/excited.