九、阅读短文，回答问题（10分）
Zhang Li, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, seldom did any housework a year ago. But now, things change. Washing dishes and cooking... all of these are part of his everyday life.
Why does he change a lot? This is because of a new programme（项目）at his school. Last term, his school made housework part of the students' homework to help them learn some life skills.
On the first day of each month, every student gets a list（列表）of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help keep an eye on their work. They can do housework, such as cleaning their bedrooms, washing the dishes and cooking food.
Wang Dan, 13, learns how to cook through the programme. "I was afraid of fire in the past（过去）," she says. "But now I am brave enough to cook dishes（菜肴）."
At the same time, she knows how tired her mother is after doing housework. "Now I want to show thanks to her by helping her with more housework," she said.
Other schools in Sichuan also have housework programmes. These programmes teach students skills and help them grow up.
1. What was Zhang Li like a year ago?
He was lazy.
2. Can Zhang Li help with housework now?
Yes, he can.
3. When do students get a list of housework?
On the first day of each month.
4. What skill does Wang Dan learn through the programme?
How to cook dishes.
5. What do you think of the programmes? Why?
They are helpful/good for students. Because they help students get ready for the future.
解析：
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需根据短文内容回答问题。解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每个问题定位原文对应信息：第1题定位Zhang Li一年前的表现，第2题定位他现在的家务能力，第3题定位家务清单的发放时间，第4题定位Wang Dan学到的技能，第5题结合短文评价项目并说明理由。
【解析】
1. 由短文第一段“Zhang Li, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, seldom did any housework a year ago.”可知，他一年前很少做家务，可概括为He was lazy.；
2. 由第一段最后一句“Washing dishes and cooking... all of these are part of his everyday life.”可知，他现在能帮忙做家务，故答Yes, he can.；
3. 由第三段第一句“On the first day of each month, every student gets a list（列表）of housework to do every weekend.”可知，发放时间为每月第一天；
4. 由第四段第一句“Wang Dan, 13, learns how to cook through the programme.”可知，她学到的技能是做饭；
5. 由短文最后一段“These programmes teach students skills and help them grow up.”可知，项目有益，因为能帮助学生为未来做准备。
【答案】
1. He was lazy. 2. Yes, he can. 3. On the first day of each month. 4. How to cook dishes. 5. They are helpful/good for students. Because they help students get ready for the future.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、观点表达
【点评】
本题是基础英语阅读理解题，侧重考查学生提取文本关键信息的能力，最后一题需结合文本表达观点，贴近学生生活，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.8
