I used to be a lazy girl, but now I am hard-working. Washing the dishes, cooking and making the bed... all these tasks have become part of my daily life.
The big change is the result of a new programme at my school. Starting from last term, Huaxi No. 1 Middle School has made housework part of its students' homework to improve their life skills. At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Some of the tasks are quite specific(具体的), such as cleaning the closets(衣柜), washing cups and cooking food.
My best friend Wan Li, a 14-year-old girl, also learnt some life skills through the programme. “I used to be afraid of fire,” she said. But she managed to overcome(克服) her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also realized how tired her mother gets after doing much housework every day.
On April 27, 2023, No. 17 Middle School in Yunnan held a housework competition. Students had to complete many tasks, including cooking and folding clothes. They showed their skills and proved(证明) that they were growing up. The winner of the competition, Zhou Min, said, “I learn how to be an independent person by doing housework.”
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1. How does the writer become hard-working now?
2. What do the students get at the start of each month?
3. When did No. 17 Middle School in Yunnan hold a housework competition?
4. What did Zhou Min learn by doing housework?
5. What do you think of students doing housework at home?