新素材素材来源:The Week Junior
[2026 原创] Doing chores is an important task. According to the charity Parentkind, more than half of children under the age of 15 don't do any chores. Yet Jason Elsom, the head of Parentkind, believes chores are not punishment（惩罚）but the first lessons in teamwork, responsibility and self-dependence（自立）.
Helping out around the house teaches children important life skills that they'll need later on. When they're adults themselves, it will be useful for them to have already learnt how to do different chores. It will make them more independent and confident（自信的）. They can benefit a lot from doing age-right chores.
Also, it's not fair for parents to do all the chores, because they're already busy with work and other tasks. Doing chores should be a team activity. It's fun and pleasant to do chores together towards a common goal. It shows you care about your home and family and helps to connect with your family members.
However, some people argue that children have lots of other things to do, such as homework and clubs, which doesn't leave much time for chores. It might be stressful and tiring to ask them to do chores. Besides, children might not know how to do chores as well as adults. They might not do them properly.
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()1. Jason Elsom thinks chores mean to children.
A. a waste of time
B. something only for adults
C. a kind of punishment
D. something important for growth

()2. What does the underlined word "benefit" mean in Paragraph 2?
A. Get money.
B. Gain an advantage.
C. Lose interest.
D. Feel bored.
()3. What can we infer from the passage?
A. No child can do chores as well as adults now.
B. Doing chores could help children in the future.
C. Children under 15 dislike doing chores the most.
D. Parents think doing chores is a waste of time for children.

1 D 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Yet Jason Elsom, the head of Parentkind, believes chores are not punishment but the first lessons in teamwork, responsibility and self-dependence.”可知,贾森认为家务对孩子的成长很重要。
2 B 词义猜测题。第二段讲的是做家务对孩子的好处,所以 benefit 在此处意为“取得优势”。
3 B 推理判断题。根据第二段的“Helping out around the house teaches children important life skills that they'll need later on. When they're adults themselves, it will be useful for them...”可知做家务对孩子的未来有帮助。

新素材素材话题:家的多元内涵与精神价值
[2026 山东济南期中]Home is a place that holds a special place in our hearts, filled with memories, love, and a sense of belonging. Here are some aspects that contribute to the true meaning of home.
Security and Comfort
Home provides a haven（安全的地方） from the outside world. 4 When we are inside our homes, we feel protected from the bad weather and the stresses of daily life. Everything in the home helps create a nice environment to relax and rest after a busy day.
Family and Togetherness
5 It's the centre of our family life, a place for us to create and share memories. It's the place where we share meals, celebrate birthdays, and have heart-to-heart conversations. The experiences we share help family members grow closer and create lasting memories.
初中必刷题 英语八年级上册 RJ
Personal Expression
Our homes show who we are. 6 We decorate our living spaces with things that we love, such as family photos, artworks, and souvenirs（纪念品） from our travels. Each room in the house tells a story about our interests and personality, making our homes truly special.
Roots and Identity
For many people, home is associated with their roots. 7 It's the place where we grow up, learn important life lessons, and form our values. Home gives us a sense of where we come from and provides a connection to our past.
A Place of Growth
Home is also a place where we grow and develop. 8 From learning to cook our first meal to dealing with difficult times, our home environment plays an important role in our personal growth. It's a place that nurtures（培养） us and helps us become the people we are today.
A. Home is where family members gather.
B. We can personalize them with our favourite things.
C. We know that within those walls, we are not in danger.
D. It can support the growth of a healthier living environment.
E. We experience both pleasant and challenging moments that change us.
F. It's the place where family traditions are shared from parents to children.

4 C 根据上下文可知,家是安全的,选项 C(我们知道在那些墙内,我们没有处于危险中。)符合语境。
5 A 根据后两句可知,家是家庭生活的核心,是家人共同活动、共享时光的地方,选项 A(家是家庭成员相聚的地方。)符合语境。
6 B 根据上下文可知,家能展现个人特质,我们会用自己喜爱的物品装饰家里,选项 B(我们可以用自己最喜欢的东西来个性化它们。)符合语境。
7 F 根据上下文可知,家是传承家庭传统的地方,选项 F(它是家庭传统从父母传给孩子的地方。)符合语境。
8 E 根据后一句可知,在家中我们会经历愉快的事,也会经历有挑战的事,选项 E(我们既经历愉快的时刻,又经历充满挑战的时刻,这些时刻改变着我们。)符合语境。