How do you get pocket money(零花钱) from your parents? In the western countries(国家), many 1 do housework to get pocket money. They 2 start to do this at the age of seven.
Jimmy is seven years old. Now he 3 the dishes. He can only do this, so he can't get 4 money. But that's all right. He only wants to 5 candy.
Jenny is twelve 6 old. She is older(更大) than Jimmy. She wants to buy many things. They are more expensive(更贵) than candy. 7 she has to work harder! Now she is washing the car. If she has 8 time, she will cut grass, walk the dog or cook dinner.
Doing housework can 9 kids learn new things. For example(举例), you can learn how to cook. Of course, your 10 will help you at the beginning.