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…