[2026 山东泰安期中]
HOUSE RULES for teenagers in our family—
Kevin & Kate
RULES help you know right from wrong and stay out of trouble.
1. Getting home
By 8 pm on school nights, 9 pm at weekends.
2. Homework
Done by 10 pm every day.
3. Phones and computers
No screens during meals or family talks.
We check (检查) your phones and computers.
4. Chores
If you make a mess, clean it up. Make your bed every day.
Put dirty clothes in the hamper (篮子).
5. Staying in touch
Keep the phone on, and call us every hour.
If it is dead (没电的), borrow one to let us know you’re OK.

6. Talking time
We’re here to talk about anything anytime.
7. Money matters
Let us know before buying expensive things.
If you break the rule, you:
1. will get a warning (警告) and have to think about your actions
2. will have to spend a quiet time in your room
3. can’t have your favourite things like ice cream or cake
()1. The house rules are for .
A. kids in hospital
B. teenagers at school
C. Kevin and Kate
D. Kevin and Kate’s mum and dad
()2. When should they get home on school nights?
A. By 8 pm.
B. By 9 pm.
C. By 9:30 pm.
D. By 10 pm.
()3. What should they do every day?
A. Take out the rubbish.
B. Clean the room.
C. Make the bed.
D. Do some washing.

()4. Which of the following is NOT allowed?
A. Using the computer after dinner.
B. Staying out without calling home.
C. Having a long talk with each other.
D. Buying birthday gifts for best friends.
()5. What might happen if they break the rules?
A. They can’t go to school.
B. They can’t have their favourite snacks.
C. They have to do a lot of chores.
D. They have to keep quiet all the time.

Presenting ideas & Reflection
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阅读理解·语篇导读 本文是一篇应用文,介绍了凯文和凯特家针对青少年制定的家庭规则。
快速对答案 1—5 C A C B B
1. C 细节理解题。根据“HOUSE RULES for teenagers in our family—Kevin & Kate”可知,这些家庭规则是为凯文和凯特制定的。故选C项。
2. A 细节理解题。根据“1. Getting home”下的“By 8 pm on school nights, 9 pm at weekends.”可知,在上学日晚上他们需要在8点前回家。故选A项。
3. C 细节理解题。根据“4. Chores”下的“Make your bed every day.”可知,他们需要每天整理床铺。故选C项。
4. B 推理判断题。根据“5. Staying in touch”下的“Keep the phone on, and call us every hour.”可推知,不打电话就外出是不被允许的。故选B项。
5. B 细节理解题。根据“If you break the rule, you... can't have your favourite things like ice cream or cake”可知,违反规则后他们不能吃自己喜欢的零食。故选B项。