Do you want to describe your tasks at home in English? In this story, you will learn practical vocabulary for household chores. You'll discover new words and phrases for common tasks like doing the dishes and helping mother, so you can talk about your day with confidence.
Part 4 - Afternoon Chores
It's a beautiful afternoon, and Maria and her daughter, Sofia, are working together to clean the house. They like to do chores together as a team. Maria is in the kitchen, washing all the dirty dishes from lunch. She has a lot of plates, cups, and bowls to wash. Sofia is helping her by drying the clean plates with a towel and putting them away in the kitchen cabinet. After they finish the dishes, they sweep the floor to remove any dirt or food. When the kitchen is finally clean, they are both tired but feel a great sense of accomplishment. They are a good team.
Exercises
Vocabulary & Comprehension
What is it?
It is a room in the house where Maria and Sofia work.
They are dirty after lunch and Maria washes them.
It is a place where Sofia puts the clean plates.
True or False?
____ Maria and Sofia do chores in the morning.
____ Sofia helps her mother.
____ They are a good team.
Grammar
Fix the mistake:
Maria and Sofia is working together.
Maria wash all the dirty dishes.
Sofia help her.
Personalization & Speaking
Answer the questions:
What are three chores you do at home?
Do you like to help your family with chores? Why or why not?
Answer Key
What is it? A-the kitchen / B-the dishes / C-the kitchen cabinet
True or False? A-False / B-True / C-True
Fix the mistake: A-Maria and Sofia are working together / B-Maria washes all the dirty dishes C-Sofia helps her.