i-Learn Smart World Grade 6 – Unit 1: Home
Lesson 2: Housework
Exercise 1: Look and read. Choose the correct words and write them on the
lines. There is one example.
do the laundry, do the dishes, make dinner, do the shopping, do the housework, make
the bed, sweep the floor, mop the floor, clean the kitchen, tidy
Example: You usually see this on the outside of an upstairs room, where people stand to
look out or get fresh air. → a balcony
1. You do this after meals when there are dirty plates and cups.
…………………………………
2. You do this to cook food in the evening for your family. …………………………………
3. You do this when you go to the store to buy food and other things.
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4. You do this in the morning when you straighten your blanket and pillows.
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5. You do this with a broom to remove dust and dirt from the ground.
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6. You do this with water to clean the floor after sweeping. …………………………………
7. You do this when the kitchen is messy and you need to wash, wipe, and organize
things. …………………………………
8. You do this when you want to put everything in the right place in a room.
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9. You do this when you clean, wash, and organize different parts of the home.
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10. You do this when the sink is full of dirty cups and you need to wash them.
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Exercise 2: Read and choose the correct answer
1. After lunch, I had to __________ before I could relax.
a) mop the floor b) do the dishes c) make the bed
2. Every Saturday morning, we __________ to keep the house clean.
a) do the housework b) clean the kitchen c) do the shopping
3. My parents asked me to __________ while they were out buying groceries.
a) do the laundry b) tidy c) make dinner
4. When I wake up, the first thing I do is __________.
a) make the bed b) mop the floor c) do the shopping
5. The floor was dusty, so I had to __________ before our guests arrived.
a) sweep the floor b) make dinner c) do the laundry
6. On Sundays, we always __________ for the week ahead.
a) do the laundry b) do the shopping c) clean the kitchen
7. The floor was sticky, so I used a bucket and water to __________.
a) tidy b) sweep the floor c) mop the floor
8. After baking cookies, I had to __________.
a) clean the kitchen b) make the bed c) sweep the floor
9. When my clothes pile up, I know it's time to __________.
a) do the shopping b) do the laundry c) mop the floor
10. My room was messy, so I spent time to __________ before dinner.
a) tidy b) make dinner c) do the dishes
Exercise 3: Read and write the correct word in each blank
1. I need to __________. My clothes are piling up in the basket.
2. After breakfast, I had to __________. There were so many cups and plates!
3. I forgot to __________ this morning—my pillows and blanket were everywhere.
4. I helped my sister __________ for the family. We made pasta.
5. My room is a mess! I have to __________ before I go out.
6. The floor was dirty, so I had to __________ with a broom.
7. I spilled juice on the floor, so I had to __________ to clean it up.
8. My mom asked me to __________ before our guests arrive tonight.
9. Every Saturday, we __________. We vacuum, wash, and dust.
10. We need milk, eggs, and bread. Can you __________?
Exercise 4: Read the text. Choose the correct word the complete the text.
A Busy Saturday
Saturdays are busy at our house! Everyone helps with the chores. After breakfast, I
(example) do the dishes while my sister starts to (1) .....................................................
because her bed is always messy.
My mom usually begins to (2) ..................................................... — she vacuums,
cleans the bathroom, and does the dusting. At the same time, my brother and I
(3) ..................................................... around the living room with brooms.
Later, we take a break. Then, I (4) ..................................................... with warm
water to make the floor shiny. My dad goes out to (5) .....................................................
so we have food for the week.
By afternoon, mom and I (6) ..................................................... together. I help her
chop vegetables. After dinner, I help (7) ..................................................... again while
my brother (8) ..................................................... because his basket is full of dirty
clothes.
Before bedtime, we all (9) ..................................................... our bedrooms, picking
up toys and books. When everything is clean and neat, we relax and watch a movie!
Exercise 5: Arrange the sentences make a meaningful dialogue.
Hi Emma,
a. I usually do the laundry on Saturdays — the basket is always full by then!
b. I also helped mom clean the kitchen after we finished dinner.
c. Yesterday was so busy! I had to mop the floor and tidy my room.
d. Do you help with any housework at home too?
e. After that, I made the bed and swept the floor.
Write back soon,
Alice
Answer: …… ➔ …… ➔ …… ➔ …… ➔ ……
Exercise 6: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following
questions.
HELPING AT HOME
In many families, everyone helps with housework. Parents often cook meals, wash
clothes, or clean the house, while children may help too. Some common chores include
doing the dishes, sweeping the floor, and making the bed. These tasks keep the home
clean and organized.
On weekends, families sometimes work together. One person might do the laundry,
while another mops the floor or tidies the living room. Children often make their beds
and help clean the kitchen after meals. These jobs may seem small, but they are
important.
Learning to help at home teaches children responsibility. They also learn how to care
for the place where they live. Whether it’s doing the shopping or making dinner, each
task helps the family.
1. What is the main idea of the passage? D. Watch TV without helping
A. How to cook better meals 3. What does “tidy” mean in the second
B. Why families move to new homes paragraph?
C. Different kinds of chores people do at A. To play in the living room
home B. To make something clean and
D. The best way to wash clothes organized
2. What do families often do on C. To sleep in the bed
weekends? D. To turn off the lights
A. Rest all day 4. Which of these is something children
B. Go to school often do?
C. Work together on chores A. Drive to the store
B. Make dinner
C. Do the housework alone
D. Make their beds
5. What is TRUE according to the
passage?
A. Only parents do chores
B. Helping at home teaches responsibility
C. Children clean the kitchen by
themselves
D. Chores are never done on weekends
