Small Jobs at Home
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Daily Routines
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min
A clean home does not clean itself!
Many small jobs help keep a home nice.
Every morning, you can make your bed.
A neat bed makes the room look good.
You can wash the dishes after every meal.
Clean dishes are ready for the next meal.
Sweep the floor to remove dust and dirt.
A clean floor is safe for the whole family.
Take out the rubbish every day.
Old rubbish can smell bad very fast.
Water the plants so they stay green and healthy.
Plants grow well with a little water each day.
Small jobs at home are not hard.
A tidy home feels warm and happy.
Key Vocabulary
Dishes (n) Dishes, dishes (in a plate)UK: ˈdɪʃɪzUS: ˈdɪʃɪzLearn more
Plants (n) Living things that grow in the earth, usually have leaves or flowers, and produce seedsUK: plɑːntsUS: plæntsLearn more
Rubbish (n) Waste material; refuse or litter.UK: ˈrʌbɪʃUS: ˈrʌbɪʃLearn more
Sweep (v) Clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter.UK: swiːpUS: swiːpLearn more
Tidy (v) Arranged neatly and in order.UK: ˈtaɪdiUS: ˈtaɪdiLearn more
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