Ⅲ. Read and choose.(不同国家的家务文化存在差异。请阅读短文并完成任务,你将更了解各国的家务文化特点。)
In different countries, there are different ideas about doing chores at home. In the US, many children are encouraged to do chores from a young age. They may get some pocket money(零花钱) for doing chores. In Japan, it is common(常见) for children to help with chores, such as cleaning and cooking. In some European countries(欧洲国家), parents may do most of the chores, but children may help with some simple tasks.
()1. The text is about .
A. doing sports in different countries
B. doing chores in different countries
C. doing homework in different countries
()2. In the US, many children get some for doing chores.
A. gifts
B. pockets
C. money
()3. In Japan, children usually .
A. feed the pigs
B. clean and cook
C. wash the dishes
()4. In some European countries, may do most of the chores.
A. parents
B. children
C. grandchildren
()5. The underlined word "simple" means .
A. hard
B. dirty
C. easy

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C

1. 短文开篇就点明主旨：不同国家对于在家做家务有不同的观念，全文都围绕不同国家的家务文化展开，因此选B。
2. 文中明确提到美国孩子做家务可以得到零花钱（pocket money），对应选项C的money。
3. 文中说明在日本，孩子帮忙做家务很常见，比如打扫和做饭，对应选项B。
4. 文中提到在部分欧洲国家，父母会承担大部分家务，对应选项A。
5. 划线单词simple的中文含义是“简单的”，和选项C的easy（容易的）意思一致。