In some western countries, many children do chores (家务) 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 on 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.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to use a lawnmower ( 割草机) or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.

1. 1.

   How do many children get pocket money in some Western countries?

   1. A.
      By studying hard.
   2. B.
      By doing chores at home.
   3. C.
      By doing part - time jobs.
   4. D.
      By asking their parents for it.
2. 2.

   Mary wants to get more pocket money to buy something expensive. She may _________

   1. A.
      do the dishes
   2. B.
      feed the pet cat
   3. C.
      cook meals
   4. D.
      sweep the floor
3. 3.

   Which of the following is not true?

   1. A.
      Young kids do easy chores because they can get much money from their parents.
   2. B.
      School students often do chores on Saturdays and Sundays.
   3. C.
      If kids get older and want something more expensive, they can help wash their family car.
   4. D.
      Kids can learn how to cook with the help of their parents.
4. 4.

   The passage mainly tells us how children in some Western countries_________

   1. A.
      find jobs
   2. B.
      get pocket money
   3. C.
      study at school
   4. D.
      do chores

At one time, making a film was an expensive activity only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modem technology has c 92　 all that.

　 New technology has really opened up the world of film-making for film fans. Now a camera

does not cost m 93　 and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may then start your own film-making.

　 However, film-making is t 94　 work. You probably need many other people to help you.

For example, the p　 95　 of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.

　 B 96　 , you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e　 97　 . Many world-famous film makers and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you.

An excellent story is the key to making a s 98　 film.