Children who help out around the house with family chores will grow as a person. Confidence can improve as your children learn and use their abilities to achieve a chore goal. Additionally, children can learn to feel proud of their work when they are reminded that their chores help everyone in the family. Working around the house and tackling new chores also teaches children life skills that will help them stay on task and be productive for the rest of their lives. 
When children take part in the family chore load, there are benefits for everyone. If chores are 
divided equally, there will be more time for parents and children to spend time together once everyone’s tasks are completed. Structure and routine can also help parents build their child’s self-control and, in turn, reduces power struggles with parents. Children will begin feeling more successful and confident as they master new chores, and everyone will feel proud of the work that’s done. 
It’s important to keep a few things in mind when assigning chores to your kids. First and foremost, keep chores age and developmentally appropriate and be specific with instructions when working with younger children. Consistency and patience helps children take on new chore responsibilities, so stick with the family plan! 
Chores benefit children and parents alike. They are an important way for you to help children feel like they are contributing members of the family household. This, in turn, helps them to learn a sense of belonging and the value of being a contributing member of a group. This value can grow as they do. So, whether through a school project, neighbourhood clean-up, showing up to soccer practice on time, or serving lunch at the local soup kitchen, all of us benefit from children taking part in chores. 

Question 34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? 
A.    The Importance of Chores in Child Development 
B.    How to Assign Age-Appropriate Chores to Children 
C.    The Benefits of Working Together as a Family 
D.    Building Confidence and Life Skills through Chores 
Question 35.  The word “productive” in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to _________. 
     A. useless     B. suitable     C. inactive     D. disadvantageous 
Question 36. The word “structure” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________. 
     A. flexibility     B. freedom     C. organisation     D. variety 
Question 37. According to paragraph 3, what is an important consideration when assigning chores to kids? 
A.    keeping chores appropriate for kids’ age and development 
B.    making sure the chores are fun and entertaining for the children 
C.    assigning chores that match the children’s hobbies and interests 
D.    providing unclear instructions for younger children 
Question 38.  The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _________. 
     A. chores     B. children     C. parents     D. family member 
Question 39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of children taking part in household chores? 
A.    building self-control 
B.    promoting confidence and success 
C.    improving relationships with peers 
D.    feeling like contributing members of the family 
Question 40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about children who take part in household chores? 
A.    They have more power struggles with their parents. 
B.    They are sometimes successful in completing their tasks. 
C.    They become less productive for the rest of their lives. 
D.    They have a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work.