Lesson 3: In the House

Key Words: mop (v), mop (n), detergent

A. Listen and Read.

Mother: Reza, will you come here, please?

Reza: Yes, Maa.

Mother: Look. The kitchen is very untidy. I want to make it neat and tidy. Would you give me a hand?

Reza: Sure.

Mother: Could you take the pots and plates from the table and put them in the cupboard?

Mother: OK.

Mother: First, I'll sweep the floor. Will you bring me a broom, please?

Reza: Here it is.

Mother: Thank you. Now, I’m going to mop the floor. Could you get me a mop and bucket and some detergent?

Reza: No problem. Here they are.

Mother: Thanks, dear.

Reza: Welcome.

B. Act Out the Dialogue.

C. Match the Sentences.

Match the sentences in column A with suitable answers in column B. Some answers in B may match more than one question.

A | B ------- | --------

1. Would you read the shopping list? | a) Certainly, I'll do it.
2. Will you go to the market, please? | b) Why? Rina is watching.
3. Will you buy me one litre of cooking oil, please? | c) No, thanks, I have enough with me.
4. Would you buy me some rice? | d) Yes, please.
5. Would you need some money? | e) Sorry, I can’t. I’ve left my glasses in the study.
6. Would you like some tea? | f) Yes, I’d love to.
7. Will you switch on the TV, please? | g) What for?
8. Would you tell her to watch TV at 10 pm? | h) OK. How much?

Now make dialogues using the table and act it out.

D. Write a Dialogue.

Suppose your friends/relatives are coming to visit you. Write a dialogue between you and your brother/sister on making your room. You can use words from the box:

• take out
• bring
• push
• move
• hang (some pictures)