Answer key – Unit 3

It’s A Cultural Thing (pages 28-29)

climb: ladder
cover: pan
cut: string
fill: bucket, dishwasher, pan, sink flush: toilet
heat: oven, pan
lay: carpet
load: dishwasher
run: tap, dishwasher
spread: glue
stick in: a pin, needle
thread: needle
unblock: sink, toilet, dishwasher wring out: cloth

3 rope and string – rope is a lot thicker and stronger (and usually longer)
a mop and a brush – a mop is used to clean up liquids;
a brush is used to clean up dust, broken glass, etc.
wire and cable – wire is usually thinner; cable may have several wires in it
a nail and a screw – you use a hammer to hit a nail, you use a screwdriver to turn a screw (may
need to draw / act this)
a cloth and a sponge – a sponge is thicker and takes up more water; a cloth is used for
cleaning; a sponge is used for washing a body or cars
a ladder and stairs – a ladder can be moved around / has rungs, is straight; stairs are fixed /
angled / between floors a bucket and a bowl – a bucket has a handle / is deeper and narrower
than a bowl
a knee pad and a bandage – a knee pad is thicker (sponge) to protect your knees so that you
don’t get injured; a bandage is usually cloth and is put on after you’ve been injured
a drill and a hammer – you use a drill to make holes; you use a hammer to hit nails, etc.
soap and washing-up liquid – soap is usually used
to wash hands / bodies; washing-up liquid used to wash dishes

4  Problems
spill some water – need a mop and bucket flood the kitchen – need a mop and bucket /
plunger or plumber!
rip your trousers – need needle and thread / sewing machine
stain your top – need stain remover
drop a glass – need a dustpan and brush (and maybe
mop and bucket)

Solutions
sweep the floor – it’s dirty / dusty
soak your jeans – they’re dirty / stained rinse a glass – it’s soapy / dirty
mend your shirt – it’s ripped / torn
wipe the table – it’s dirty / has crumbs on it

5. Definitions of normality vary across time and across different countries.

9.
1. Jim (basement flat – people here find really weird)
2. Ed (reduced the scope of my cooking)
3.  Kasia (bath)
4. In-ha (old and draughty houses)
5. Jim (Best of all, though, is the brasero ... It’s lovely and cosy when everyone’s sitting
round the table.)
6. Ed (apartments that don’t have fridges)
7. Kasia (the deep sink for washing delicate clothes)
8. In-ha (what drives you really mad / useless!)