Many middle school students think it's a waste of time to help parents with chores. However, Sam doesn't think so. He often helps his parents to do chores.
Last Saturday morning, after a heavy snow, Sam began to shovel (铲) the snow while his parents were shopping in the supermarket. He wanted to surprise them. He wore his heavy winter jacket, sweater, snow boots, and, of course, his warm hat.
Before long, Sam got very hot and sweat started running down his face. He became slower and slower with each move and he felt the snow was getting heavier and heavier. "Oh, what a job! "Sam thought. He was getting really tired.
Just then, his parents came home from the supermarket by car. Sam's mom saw his son and laughed, "Oh dear, how sweet! But you are wearing too much. Shoveling snow is like doing exercise. You should learn to dress properly. ""
Sam's dad took the shovel and said, "Do you need help?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, Dad. "Then he helped Sam finish the work in ten minutes. "Next time, "Sam thought to himself, "I will know how to dress when I shovel the snow. "
