October, 29
Cleaning the house
Key vocabulary
1. such a mess=very dirty, disordered
2. tidy up=put things in place, organize, put things away (整理,收拾)
3. spotless= perfectly clean
4. in the middle of something=busy doing something at the moment
5. chores=common house tasks
6. groceries=food that you buy at a store
There is no milk, can you go groceries store?
7. mop the floor
8. mall= a large building with many shops inside
A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless.
B: I am in the middle of something right now. I’ll be there in a second.
A: This can’t wait; I need your help now!
B: Aright, aright. I’m coming.
A: OK, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I will do the dishes and get all groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.
B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and I’ll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.
A: sure, that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don’t forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?
B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks really good!
A: Great! Can you set the table?
B: Just a sec I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast.
A: Wait! Don’t turn it on…