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1. Story

Anna and her family live in a comfortable house with a small garden. Every member of the family has their own responsibilities at home. Anna’s parents believe that everyone should help with the chores to keep the house clean and organized.

Anna’s main chores include cleaning her room, making her bed every morning, and helping her mother in the kitchen. On weekends, she vacuums the living room and dusts the furniture. She also waters the plants in the garden. Anna doesn’t always enjoy doing these tasks, but she knows that they are important for keeping the house nice and tidy.

Her younger brother, Max, has his own set of responsibilities. He takes out the trash, cleans the dishes after dinner, and helps his father with the garage. Sometimes, Max complains about having too many chores, but his parents remind him that these tasks are part of family life and help everyone live in a comfortable home.

One of the things Anna appreciates most about the chores is that they teach her responsibility. She has learned how to manage her time and organize her tasks efficiently. Every week, she makes a list of the chores she needs to do and checks them off as she finishes each one. This way, she makes sure nothing is forgotten.

Although doing chores can be tiring, Anna feels proud when she looks at the clean house. She knows that she is contributing to the family and helping to create a peaceful environment. Family members sometimes reward each other for completing chores, like going out for ice cream or watching a movie together.

2. Useful Phrases and Expressions

household chores – обязанности по дому

to help with the chores – помогать с домашними делами

to clean the house – убирать в доме

to make the bed – заправлять кровать

to vacuum the living room – пылесосить в гостиной

to dust the furniture – вытирать пыль с мебели

to water the plants – поливать растения

to take out the trash – выносить мусор

to clean the dishes – мыть посуду

to help with the garden – помогать в саду

to manage time – управлять временем

to organize tasks – организовывать задачи

to check off – отмечать (в списке)

to contribute to the family – вносить вклад в семью

to create a peaceful environment – создавать спокойную атмосферу

to reward someone – вознаграждать кого-то

to go out for ice cream – пойти за мороженым

to complain about something – жаловаться на что-то

to be part of family life – быть частью семейной жизни

to feel proud of something – гордиться чем-то

3. Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the English phrases with their Russian translations.

household chores

to take out the trash

to clean the dishes

to dust the furniture

to help with the garden

to manage time

to check off

to contribute to the family

a) выносить мусор

b) помогать в саду

c) обязанности по дому

d) управлять временем

e) вытирать пыль с мебели

f) отмечать (в списке)

g) вносить вклад в семью

h) мыть посуду

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences using the words and phrases from the box.

Box:

to help with the chores, to make the bed, to clean the dishes, to manage time, to water the plants, to take out the trash, to contribute to the family, to check off

Anna always __________ in the kitchen by washing the plates after dinner.

Max doesn’t like __________, but he knows it is important for keeping the house clean.

On weekends, Anna usually __________ the living room and the kitchen.

Every week, Anna writes a list of chores and __________ them once she finishes them.

Max’s favorite job is __________ because it’s quick and easy.

Anna feels good when she helps her parents, because she knows she is __________.

Her father always reminds her to __________ the plants in the garden every Saturday.

It’s important for children to __________ so they can learn responsibility.

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

Answer the questions using full sentences.

What are some household chores you do at home?

Do you enjoy doing household chores? Why or why not?

How do your parents divide household tasks in your family?

Why do you think it is important to do household chores?

How do you feel when you finish all your chores for the week?

4. Answers

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – c

2 – a

3 – h

4 – e

5 – b

6 – d

7 – f

8 – g

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

cleans the dishes

helping with the chores

vacuums

checks off

taking out the trash

contributing to the family

water

help with the chores

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

What are some household chores you do at home?

At home, I help with washing the dishes, cleaning my room, taking out the trash, and vacuuming the living room. I also water the plants in the garden.

Do you enjoy doing household chores? Why or why not?

I don’t always enjoy doing household chores because they can be tiring and time-consuming. But I feel good when I finish them, and I know they are important for keeping the house clean.

How do your parents divide household tasks in your family?

In my family, my mom and dad do most of the cleaning, while I take care of my room and help with the kitchen. My brother is responsible for taking out the trash, and we all help with the garden.

Why do you think it is important to do household chores?

It’s important to do household chores because they help keep the house organized and clean. They also teach responsibility and teamwork, as everyone in the family needs to contribute.

How do you feel when you finish all your chores for the week?

When I finish all my chores for the week, I feel proud and satisfied. It’s a nice feeling to know that everything is in order, and I can relax without worrying about tasks left undone.