ACTIVITY 1

Why do you think DOING HOUSEHOLD CHORES IS IMPORTANT FOR

TEENAGERS?

I think household chores are important for teenagers because it can help teenagers to
rely on only themselves to do their own work and teach them responsibility.

ACTIVITY 2

Complete the adverts with words from exercise 1

1) do the gardening
2) take dogs for walks
3) pet sit
4) deliver newspapers
5) make the beds
6) babysit

Which two people are looking for work?

Alex and Mandy.

ACTIVITY 3

Interview 10 friends and complete the household chores table

Chores Friend's name

Mai Nis Meer Aleya Dini Qila Ziyad Dija Ecah

a

Cook the meals / / / / /

Set the table / / / / / / / /

Sweep the floor / / / / /

Do the laundry / / / /

Iron the clothes / / / / / / / / /

Vacuum the carpet / / / / /

Dust the furniture / / / / /

Wash the windows / / / / /

Make the bed / / / / / /

Mop the floor / / / /

Take out the trash / /

ACTIVITY 4

Think about the chores you do at home. Complete the sentences and share with the class

● I always set up the table every time before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

● I usually help my mother cook the meals for lunch and dinner.

● I sometimes sweep the floor of my house so my house will always be clean.

● I never wash the windows of my house because there is only one or two windows in my
house and the windows are regularly washed by the rain.