九、阅读短文，回答问题(10 分)
Zhang Li, a 12 - year - old boy from Sichuan, seldom did any housework a year ago. But now, things change. Washing dishes, cooking... all of these are part of his everyday life.
Why does he change a lot? This is because of a new programme(项目)at his school. Last term, his school made housework part of the students' homework to help them learn some life skills.
On the first day of each month, every student gets a list(列表)of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help keep an eye on their work. They can do housework, such as cleaning their bedrooms, washing dishes and cooking food.
Wang Dan, 13, learns how to cook through the programme. “I was afraid of fire in the past(过去),” she says. “But now I am brave enough to cook dishes(菜肴).”
At the same time, she knows how tired her mother is after doing housework. “Now I want to show thanks to her by helping her with more housework,” she said.
Other schools in Sichuan also have housework programmes. These programmes teach students skills and help them grow up.
每题答案不超过 8 个单词
1. What was Zhang Li like a year ago?
Lazy.
2. Can Zhang Li help with housework now?
Yes, he can.
3. When do students get a list of housework?
On the first day of each month.
4. What skill does Wang Dan learn through the programme?
How to cook (dishes).
5. What do you think of the programmes?
They are helpful/good for students.
