Question

Many kids help parents to do chores such as washing the dishes, cleaning the floors and taking out the trash in the house. 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(奖赏) for doing chores. One of them is Susie Walton, a parenting educator. She believes that if kids get rewards, they will 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 clean the floor if their parents reward them for it. “Every house is a team effort,” Susie said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities to keep our home clean.

Other people have different opinions. They believe that money or other rewards can motivate kids to do more chores. It also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. Now, there are also apps(应用软件) that encourage kids to do chores. The apps give kids points and digital gifts that can be used either online or in the real world. With the ChoreMonster app, 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 to earn rewards," says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “Kids need positive(积极的) power to make them do chores.

What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing chores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return?

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1.How does the author start the passage?

A. By giving some facts. B. By listing some opinions.

C. By comparing different views. D. By showing his own experiences.

2.Which of the following is Susie Walton's opinion?

A. Don’t ask kids to do housework. B. Don’t reward kids for doing anything.

C. Don’t give kids rewards for doing chores. D. Don't allow kids to play computer games.

3.What's Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. How to earn money by doing chores.

B. The apps that encourage kids to do chores.

C. How to exchange their points for real rewards.

D. The advantage of rewarding kids for doing chores.

4.What's the meaning of the underlined word “motivate” in the passage?

A. remind B. encourage C. prevent D. warn

5.What is the purpose of writing the text?

A. To call on readers to do more chores.

B. To tell readers of two different opinions.

C. To invite readers to express their opinions.

D. To show the author’s views about doing chores.

Answer 1