HW_Household Chores_2 (October 2024)

1.

Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material
for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text
silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Kitchen appliances are devices that help make cooking and preparing food easier.
Common kitchen appliances include ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, and
coffee makers. Some kitchens also have smaller appliances such as toasters, blenders, and
food processors. While not all kitchen appliances are necessary for everyone, they can
greatly improve the efficiency of your time in the kitchen.
There are so many different types of kitchen appliances out there, it can be hard to
know where to start when choosing what to buy for your home. Here is a quick guide to
some of the most popular kitchen appliances on the market, so you can make an informed
decision about what will work best for you and your family.
A refrigerator is one of the most essential kitchen appliances, and there are many
different types to choose from. If you have a large family or entertain often, a side-by-side
or French door style fridge may be the best option for you. These styles offer plenty of
space for food storage, as well as features like ice and water dispensers that can make life
easier. If your kitchen is on the smaller side, however, a top freezer or bottom freezer
fridge may be a better fit.

2.

Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material
for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text
silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
When it comes to choosing kitchen appliances, there is a lot to consider. From
refrigerators and dishwashers to microwaves and ovens, there are many different types of
appliances that can make your life easier. But what exactly is an appliance? An appliance
is a device or machine that is used to perform a specific task in the home. This can
include everything from large appliances like washing machines and dryers to smaller
ones like blenders and coffee makers.
Kitchen appliances tend to be some of the most essential in the home, as they are
often used multiple times throughout the day. When choosing which kitchen appliances
you need, it is important to consider how often you will use them and what tasks they will
be used for. For example, if you do not cook very often, then you may not need a highend stove or oven. However, if you entertain guests frequently, then having a good quality
refrigerator and dishwasher becomes much more important.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to outfitting your kitchen with
appliances. By taking the time to think about your needs, you can ensure that your space
is both functional and stylish.

3.

You are considering buying the appliance and now you’d like
to get more information. Ask direct questions to find out the
following:
- producing country
- type of cleaning
- price
- power consumption
- navigation system
- guarantee period
Make your life easier
with our new
robot vacuum cleaner!

4.

Fill in the gaps:
In your email you asked me about 1) ______. Well, it is my Mom who
usually distributes the 2) _______ between the members of our family.
Personally, I am responsible for 3) ________ the table after meals and
4) ______ the dishwasher. To be honest, I don’t mind doing that
because I like the squeaky-clean feel of the dishes after they have been
washed. Talking about young people in my country, they are quite 5)
_____ and tend to avoid doing jobs around the house.
1) house works / home jobs / housework / house duties
2) chores / duties / businesses / exercises
3) setting / cleaning off / laying / putting off
4) loading / taking out / picking up / unloading
5) dirty / messy / tidy / inaccurate
What questions were asked in the letter?
Write them down.

5.

Fill in the gaps:
Back to your questions. To tell the truth, it’s believed that housework is
entirely women’s 1) ________ so women have to do most of the
household chores. For example, my sister and I have to 2) ______ the
rubbish, polish the furniture and 3) ____ the floors while my brother
only has to walk our dog William twice a day. Talking about my
bedroom, I sort it out once a week and it takes no more than 15
minutes — I think it’s enough to 4) ______ the surfaces and 5) ______
dirty clothes from the floor to keep it neat, but my Mom disagrees.
1) responsibility / obligation / activity / action
2) pick out / take out / put away / clean up
3) mow / mop / dust / tidy
4) wipe / sweep / lay / throw out
5) put away / pick up / take out / throw out
What questions were asked in the letter?
Write them down.

6.

IN A WRITTEN FORM. 2-3 FULL SENTENCES
1. Are there any chores that are considered entirely women’s responsibility?
2. Do house chores vary depending on the place where you live?
3. Do men and women in your country share housework equally?
4. Do you feel people in your country have enough time to do housework?
5. Do you think it’s important for children to do jobs around the house?
6. Do your parents pay you for doing jobs around the house?
7. How much time do people in your country spend doing household chores?
8. How often do you pick up your room?
9. In your household, who does the most of the housework?
10. Is it important for you to keep your room clean at all times and why?
11. Is there anything you can’t stand doing about the house? Why?
12. What chores are teenagers in your country made to do regularly?
13. What household chores are you responsible for in your family?
14. What housework did you do when you were a child? Which of them did you not
like doing and why?

7.

Doing household chores alone
advantages
disadvantages
1)
1)
2)
2)
Sharing household chores
with family members
advantages
1)
2)
1)
2)
disadvantages

8.

advantages
Making children do
household chores
disadvantages
1)
1)
2)
2)
Doing household chores with
domestic appliances
advantages
1)
2)
1)
2)
disadvantages

9.

Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Ways to make housework easier” together with your friend. You have found
some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:
• explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
• mention the advantages (1-2) of the two ways of doing household chores;
• mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of doing household chores;
• express your opinion on the subject of the project — whether you would prefer to hire a house cleaner.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12-15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.