《2025年同步测控优化设计八年级英语上册人教版》

6. 阅读理解
In some Western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money. They usually start to do this when they are ten years old.
School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don't have much free time on weekdays. They often do chores at weekends.
Young kids only do easy chores. So they don't get much money. But that's enough. Many of them only want to buy candy. 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. So they have to work harder! They often help their parents wash the family car, cut the grass, or cook meals.
Doing some jobs is a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to use a lawn mower(割草机)or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.
1. How do many children get pocket money in some Western countries?
A. They study hard.
B. They do chores.
C. They do part - time jobs.
D. They ask their parents for it.
(B)
2. When do many children usually begin to do chores in some Western countries?
A. At the age of 10.
B. At the age of 13.
C. At the age of 15.
D. At the age of 17.
(A)
3. Mary wants to get more pocket money to buy something expensive. She may ______.
A. do the dishes
B. feed the pet cat
C. cook meals
D. sweep the floor
(C)
4. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Young kids do easy chores because they can get much money from their parents.
B. School students often do chores on Saturdays and Sundays.
C. If kids get older and want something more expensive, they have to work harder.
D. Kids can learn how to cook with the help of their parents.
(A)
5. The passage mainly tells us how children in some Western countries ______.
A. find jobs
B. get pocket money
C. study at school
D. do chores
(B)

答案： 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B

7. 根据短文内容,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
1. E Here are some ideas that I think would work.
2. G Of course, when your kids are babies, your main job is to talk to them. But at the same time, letting them see you at work might help especially if your kids are toddlers(学步的幼儿).
3. F And when they do a good job, you can reward them with some candies or ice cream.
4. A Let them help you while you're folding clothes. They can pass you the clothes. And maybe they can fold one or two of them. When you get back home from shopping, they can help you to put away your things.
Remember when you ask your children to help, you should make them feel as if they're doing a great thing by praising(表扬)them. You can say something like “What a strong boy you are!” or “You are so helpful.” It will make them feel happy.
5. B
A. Do the housework together.
B. And they'll be ready to help you next time.
C. That helps them build team spirit.
D. Let your kids do chores as much as possible.
E. Everyone has different ways of letting their kids do housework.
F. You can give them some easy housework.
G. Start young.

答案： 1. E 2. G 3. F 4. A 5. B