Most American families are smaller than families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each. Children in the U.S. will leave their parents’ home when they grow up .They usually live far away from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday. Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to depend on themselves.

Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they can learn how to make money for their own use.

1.Families in the U.S. are usually_____.

A.rich B.small C.big D.poor

2.American children won’t stay at their parent’s home when they are_______.

A.very young B.adults(成年人) C.students D.workers

3.When children do housework at home, they can _____from their parents and _____freely.

A.get money; use it B.give money; not use it

C.make money; can’t use it D.not be paid for; use it

4.What’s meaning of the underline part in Paragraph 2?

A.掙錢 B.學習 C.放假 D.依靠

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