A2 English Reading: Should Kids Do Chores? (Beginner English)
- Alex
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
A2 Beginner English Texts for Reading and Listening Practice
This beginner English reading text is ideal for A2 learners who already have some comfort with basic English vocabulary and structures.
Read the text and answer the comprehension questions. You can also listen to the audio to practice your listening and speaking skills.
Download the PDF for self-study or for the ESL classroom.
Level A2 Beginner English Reading Practice: Should Kids Do Chores?
When you were a kid, did you help your parents around the house? Did you do the dishes, vacuum the floor, set the table, clean the bathroom, or do the laundry? These are all important life skills, and they teach children useful life lessons.
First of all, chores teach kids about responsibility. Life is not just fun and games! Sometimes, we do not want to do certain things, but we have to do them. You can give your child a simple task to teach this lesson. For example, you can ask them to make their bed every morning.
House chores also teach kids to help their family. When they are older, your kids will have to help society. They will also have to work with other people. You can prepare them for this when you ask them to set the table before dinner, or when you ask them to clean up the living room before guests arrive. Kids need to learn that they are not kings and queens, but that they are part of a group.
Finally, chores help kids to be active at home. In today's world, it is easy for kids to spend all their time in front of a screen—playing video games, watching videos, or messaging their friends. Relaxation is important, but we must be careful because too much relaxation can make people lazy.
In conclusion, chores teach kids important life skills and lessons. They teach kids to be responsible. They teach them to help other people. And they teach them to be active around the home. A little housework can make a big difference!
Comprehension Questions
What is another word for "housework"?
a) Chairs.
b) Cheers.
c) Chores.
Which chore is NOT mentioned in the text?
a) Washing the car.
b) Vacuuming the floor.
c) Setting the table.
What do chores teach children?
a) Cooking.
b) Responsibility.
c) Listening to parents.
What will children need to do when they are older?
a) Work with other people.
b) Relax at home.
c) Message their friends.
Too much relaxation can make children __________.
a) excited
b) lazy
c) sleepy
How can you teach a child about responsibility?
a) Tell them to relax.
b) Give them a daily task.
c) Send them to school.
Answers
c
a
b
a
b
b
Note: This text was written by a human named Alex. It was not generated by AI.
Related Pages
For A1 readings, start with Questions for Nora.
