2024年中考英语阅读理解专项训练热搜话题03 劳动与实践

2024年中考英语阅读理解专项训练热搜话题03 劳动与实践 （一） Is there anyone who likes to do chores (家务活)? Should children help out around the house? For some children, doing chores may be the last thing they want to do. And for many parents, getting their children to help out around the house can be a real headache. But one Malaysian (马来西亚) mother found a creative way. Nurafiza is the mother of two sons. She came up a reward system (奖励体系) for her sons at home. She made a list of chores for her children and gave them money for each task they had completed. The list of chores included cleaning up the house and putting away their toys for RM50 each, studying for RM150, and even not fighting with each other for RM10 to RM15. When her boys had trouble sleeping, she rewarded them with RM50 for going to bed. Murafiza also opened a “mini-mart” at home for her children to spend the money in. Her three-year-old and six-year-old sons could buy snacks from her mini-mart which was open from 10am to 8pm. The money she gave to her children was not real money. Because of this system, both of Nurnfiza’s children are now more willing to do their chores. Her post has got over 15,000 likes and has been shared over 27,000 times. Many parents have started to imitate her. They use the same way to discipline (管教) their children. In fact, doing chores is important for children’s development. First, chores teach children basic life skills, like cooking, cleaning and so on. Second, doing chores is a good way to exercise children’s bodies. It helps them stay healthy. Third, doing chores creates opportunities (机会) for parents and children to be together. The relationship between them can become much closer. Finally, doing chores can help a child grow into a responsible, confident and independent person by helping with the housework. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By offering advice. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 2．What do we know about Nurafiza? A．She is a clever