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【題目】根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Many kids help out around the house with chores(家庭雜務), such as sweeping the floor, emptying the dishwasher, taking out the trash and so on. 【1】

Paying kids for chores is one of the most hotly debated parenting topics, especially at a time where everyone is more concerned about their finances. The logic behind tying allowances to chores is clear. 【2】 So they should pay kids to do their jobs.

【3】 Susie Walton, a parenting educator and family coach, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn’t worth doing unless you get something in return. “Running any kind of household 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 in the house, and that families decide together how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look.”

【4】 They believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. “Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,” says Chris Bergman, founder of Chore Monster. “ 【5】 ”

A. Many people hold the view.

B. In exchange, they get some pocket money or other rewards.

C. Other people think differently.

D. But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores.

E. Grown-ups get paid to do their jobs.

F. Kids need positive reinforcement（強化）to help motivate them.

G. Pay kids is sending a bad message.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】E

【3】D

【4】C

【5】F

【解析】

試題分析:文章主要說明了對給孩子獎賞作為對他們做家務的報酬，不同的人有不同的看法。

【1】B考查句意理解和上下文串聯。根據下文Paying kids for chores可知這里說家長給孩子們報酬作為做家務的酬勞，能夠起總領下文作用，所以B. In exchange, they get some pocket money or other rewards.“作為回報，家長給孩子們零花錢或者其他獎勵”符合，故選B。

【2】E考查句意理解和上下文串。聯上文提到給孩子們報酬作為他們做家務的酬勞是有邏輯的，所以E.選項Grown-ups get paid to do their jobs.“成人工作可以得到報酬”，因而他們也應該付錢給做家務的孩子，故選E。

【3】D考查句意理解和上下文串聯。根據下文Susie Walton的觀點可知他覺得每個人都是家里的一份子，都有責任做家務，可見他不覺得孩子們應該為做家務得到獎賞，所以D. 選項But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores.符合，故選D。

【4】C考查句意理解和上下文串聯。根據下文提到有人覺得報酬可以鼓勵孩子做家務，并且教會他們我們需要工作賺錢，所以 選項. Other people think differently“有些人不這么覺得”可以承上啟下，故選C。

【5】F考查句意理解和上下文串聯。 根據上文Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards“我們的目標是鼓勵孩子獲得獎勵”可知 F. Kids need positive reinforcement（強化）to help motivate them.“孩子們需要積極的強化去鼓勵他們”能夠進一步解釋說明，故選F。