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5 Minute English

 

 

Chores

chores-  something that has to be done that we don't really enjoy.  In this case-  things (work) that needs to be done in the house to keep it in good condition

Examples of chores:

bulletmake the bed-  arrange the blankets to look nice
bulletwash the dishes/ dry the dishes/ put the dishes away
bulletfill the dishwasher/ empty the dishwasher-  put dishes in, take them out
bullettake out the garbage (or trash)- from inside to outside
bulletsweep the floor-  with a broom
bulletmop the floor-  with a mop
bulletvacuum the rug (or carpet)-  with a vacuum cleaner
bulletclean the bathroom/ clean the sink/ clean the toilet
bulletmow the lawn (or grass)-  cut the grass
bulletclean out the garage-  remove things that don't belong there
 
Dialogue

 

Mother:  Children, Grandma and Grandpa are coming to visit this evening and I need you to help me with some chores.  Have you all made your beds?

Children:  Yes, Mom.

Mother:  Tommy, I want you to fill the dishwasher and then wash and dry the big dishes that can't  fit in the dishwasher.

Tommy:  Okay.

Mother:  Tracy, I want you to take out the garbage.  Then sweep and mop the kitchen floor, okay?

Tracy:  Sure.  I'm excited Grandma and Grandpa are coming.

Mother:  And Evan, would you please clean the bathroom?

Evan:  Oh Mom, I hate cleaning the toilet.

Mother:  Okay,  you clean the sink and bathtub, and I'll clean the toilet.  But then I would like you to help your Dad clean out the garage.  Deal?*

Evan:  Yeah.

Mother:  Okay then, let's get started.  I'm going out to mow the lawn.  Come get me if you need me.

*Deal?=  do you agree?

Check Your Understanding

True or False.  Check your answers by clicking on the arrow below.

1.  The children must help clean the house.

     True
     False

2.  Tommy has to wash and dry the small dishes.

     True
     False

3.  Tracy has to sweep and mop the bathroom floor.

     True
     False

4.  Evan has to clean the toilet.

     True
     False

5.  Dad has to mow the lawn.

     True
     False

6.  Grandma and Grandpa are coming tomorrow.

     True
     False

 


 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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