Everyone Lends a Hand
B2 First · Open Cloze · Cambridge Ready original exercise
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning.
In many families, parents do most (0) ___ the housework themselves because it seems quicker than persuading their children to help. Yet experts believe that children (1) ___ are given regular chores grow up to be more independent and confident. Doing jobs around the house teaches young people that they are part (2) ___ a team and that everyone is responsible (3) ___ keeping the home pleasant. Even very young children can put their toys away or help to lay the table, and they are usually proud (4) ___ themselves afterwards. The key is to choose suitable tasks and to resist the temptation (5) ___ redo them if they are not done perfectly. Children soon lose interest if they feel their efforts are not appreciated. Families have different views on rewards. Some parents give pocket money in return (6) ___ chores, while others believe that helping at home is something everyone should do (7) ___ expecting to be paid. Either way, sharing the housework means that nobody is left to do everything (8) ___ their own.
Everyone Lends a Hand
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