Many kids help parents to do chores in the house. They may take out the trash, walk the dog or sweep the floor. In return, some kids get money or other rewards from their parents, such as 20 minutes to play computer games.

But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores. One of them is Jane Smith, a parenting educator and family coach. She believes if kids get rewards, they may think that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return. For example, kids won't sweep the floor if they see it is dirty. But they will do it if their parents reward them for it.

“Every house is a team effort, ” Jane said. “A home is the living space for everyone in the family. It's important for kids to see that we all have a responsibility to keep our home clean. ”

Other people hold different opinions. They believe that money or other rewards encourage kids to do more chores. It also teaches them real world lessons. They can learn about how we need to work to make money.

Now, there are also apps that encourage kids to do chores. The apps give kids points and digital (数码的) gifts that can be used either online or in life. With the app ChoreMonster, kids earn digital points after doing chores. Kids can exchange their points for real rewards, such as time to play video games or a trip to the mall. “Our goal is to encourage kids so they can earn rewards, ” says Joe Black, the founder of ChoreMonster.

“Kids need positive (积极的) power to make them do chores. ”

1.Jane Smith thinks that________.

A. housework isn't worth doing

B. kids are not willing to do chores

C. kids should get something in return

D. kids shouldn't get rewards for doing chores

2.ChoreMonster is a(n)________.

A. educator B. coach

C. app D. app founder

3.If rewarded for doing chores, kids can learn to ________.

A. take responsibilities B. use apps well

C. make money through work D. understand team effort

4.What's the purpose of the apps mentioned in the passage?

A. To give kids points and gifts.

B. To encourage kids to do chores.

C. To exchange points for real rewards.

D. To give kids advice on doing chores.

5.The passage mainly talks about________.

A. how to encourage kids to do chores

B. what kind of chores kids should do

C. if kids should do chores at home

D. whether kids should be rewarded for doing chores

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Saturday, June 16th

In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and

making jokes.

However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o'clock, it was dark and windy. Soon, there was a shower. Unluckily, none of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no place to hide.

Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining, There were hours to go before we reached the campsite (野营地). It was even worse that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went to the wrong way. We had lost our way!

We had to make a quick decision as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to hide

in, so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire, as everything was wet. We dried ourselves, chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o'clock, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.

This camping trip may not be very successful but we know each other better. And the most important thing I've learned from this trip is the importance of team spirit.

1.The writer went camping in Green Natural Park __________.

A. for 4 hour B. for 2 days

C. in June D. in the afternoon

2.It was even worse that they __________.

A. had no picnic B. lost their way

C. couldn't light the fire D. couldn't know each other

3.Chris suggested that they should __________ in the rain.

A. set up a tent B. reach the campsite

C. keep singing D. find a place to hide

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. It was sunny in the morning.

B. None of them had an umbrella.

C. They gave up the camping at last.

D. They ran about to dry themselves.

5.The writer has learned the importance of __________ from the trip.

A. making a decision B. working together

C. enjoying holidays D. taking a compass

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