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Living Together

合租生活·家务

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词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

choren.B1
家务
do chores · household chores
I have to do chores every weekend.
我每个周末都要做家务。
wash upphr.v.B1
洗碗
wash up the dishes · do the washing-up
Who will wash up tonight?
今晚谁洗碗?
vacuumv./n.B1
吸尘;吸尘器
vacuum the floor · do the vacuuming
I vacuum the living room twice a week.
我一周吸尘两次客厅。
tidyadj./v.A2
整洁的;收拾
keep tidy · tidy up
Please keep your room tidy.
请保持你的房间整洁。
messn.B1
杂乱
make a mess · in a mess
Don't leave a mess in the kitchen.
别把厨房弄得一团乱。
sharev.A2
共用
share a flat · share chores
We share the housework.
我们分担家务。
rulen.A2
规定
house rules · break a rule
There are some rules in our flat.
我们公寓有些规定。
noticen.B1
通知
put up a notice · read the notice
There is a notice on the fridge.
冰箱上有一则通知。
keepv.A2
保持
keep clean · keep tidy
We must keep the kitchen clean.
我们必须保持厨房干净。
take turnsphr.B1
轮流
take turns to do · take turns doing
We take turns to cook dinner.
我们轮流做晚饭。
emptyv.A2
清空
empty the bin · empty the dishwasher
Can you empty the rubbish bin?
你能倒一下垃圾桶吗?
cleanv.A1
打扫
clean the bathroom · do the cleaning
I clean the bathroom every Saturday.
我每周六打扫卫生间。

扩展词库 expansion

dustn./v.B1
灰尘;除尘
dust the furniture · a layer of dust
sweepv.B1
扫地
sweep the floor
mopv.B1
拖地
mop the floor
laundryn.B1
要洗的衣服
do the laundry
detergentn.B1
清洁剂
washing-up detergent
binn.A2
垃圾桶
kitchen bin · rubbish bin
cupboardn.A2
橱柜
kitchen cupboard
cookern.B1
炉灶
electric cooker
dishn.A2
盘子
wash the dishes
sinkn.B1
水槽
kitchen sink
countern.B1
台面
kitchen counter
broomn.B1
扫帚
a brush and broom
wipev.B1
wipe the table
ironv.B1
熨烫
iron a shirt

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

Whose turn is it?轮到谁了?
Whose turn is it to clean the bathroom?
轮到谁打扫浴室了?
It's your turn to ...该你做...了
It's your turn to wash up.
该你洗碗了。
I'll do the washing-up.我来洗碗。
Don't worry, I'll do the washing-up tonight.
别担心,今晚我洗碗。
Could you please ...?能请你...吗?
Could you please take out the rubbish?
能请你倒一下垃圾吗?

语法 语言升级点

Present continuousB1
表示说话时正在发生的动作
主语 + am/is/are + 动词-ing
现在进行时描述此刻正在做的事情。常与 now、at the moment 连用。不要忘记 be 动词。

例句

I am tidying my room now.
我现在正在收拾房间。
She is washing up at the moment.
她此刻正在洗碗。

常见错误

✗ She washing the dishes.✓ She is washing the dishes.
缺少be动词is。
↑ 提分:更高分数可与其他时态灵活搭配,如现在进行时表将来(I am meeting a friend later)。
Present simple vs. present continuousB1
一般现在时表示习惯、事实;现在进行时表示此刻发生的事
一般现在时:主语 + 动词原形/三单;现在进行时:主语 + am/is/are + -ing
一般现在时用来描述经常做的事(如 I clean the kitchen every day),而现在进行时描述此时此刻(如 I am cleaning the kitchen now)。注意时间词:通常 now 与进行时连用,every day 与一般现在时连用。

例句

I usually vacuum on Mondays, but I am sweeping the floor today.
我通常周一吸尘,但今天我在扫地。
He often makes a mess, but he is tidying up now.
他经常弄得一团乱,但现在他正在收拾。

常见错误

✗ I am doing housework every day.✓ I do housework every day.
every day 是习惯性时间,要用一般现在时。
↑ 提分:使用频率副词(always, often, sometimes)和现在进行时的时间短语(right now, at the moment)来明确区分。

阅读 Reading notice

House Rules for Flat 3A
HOUSE RULES FOR FLAT 3A Welcome to Flat 3A! To make our home comfortable for everyone, please follow these simple rules. 1. Wash your dishes after you use them. Do not leave them in the sink. 2. Clean the kitchen and bathroom every week. We take turns. The schedule is on the fridge. 3. No loud music or TV after 10 p.m. Please use headphones. 4. Empty the kitchen bin when it is full and put the bag in the big bin outside. 5. If you cook, clean the cooker and the counter after cooking. 6. Do not use other people's food or personal items without asking. If you have any questions, speak to Tom (Room 2). Thank you for your cooperation.
cooperation合作schedule时间表personal items私人物品
TFNG1.You should wash your dishes straight after using them.
✅ TRUE — 规则第一条说 Wash your dishes after you use them,所以为真。
TFNG2.Everyone cleans the bathroom at the same time.
✅ FALSE — 规则说 We take turns(轮流),说明不是同时打扫。
TFNG3.You cannot listen to music after 10 p.m.
✅ FALSE — 规则说 No loud music,并建议用耳机,所以可以用耳机听,并非完全不能听。
MCQ4.What should you do when the kitchen bin is full?
  • A Wait for Tom to take it out.
  • B Ask your flatmate to do it.
  • C Take the bag to the big bin outside.
✅ C — 规则第四条明确说 put the bag in the big bin outside。
gap_fill5.After cooking, you must clean the cooker and the ______.
✅ counter — 规则第五条 clean the cooker and the counter after cooking。
💡 技巧:判断题(TFNG)先在原文里定位关键词(如 dishes、bathroom、music),再比较意思。NOT GIVEN = 原文既没说对也没说错,别用常识猜。

听力 Listening Section 1 · UK

情景:新搬入的室友向原有室友询问家务分工(Section 1 日常对话)

Tom
Hi, you're Anna, right? I'm Tom.
Anna
Yes, hi Tom. Nice to meet you. I just moved in yesterday.
Tom
Welcome! I was just tidying the kitchen. We have a few rules to keep it clean.
Anna
I saw the notice on the fridge. It says we take turns cleaning, right?
Tom
Yes, we clean the kitchen and bathroom every week. This week it's my turn, so you don't have to worry.
Anna
And we wash our own dishes?
Tom
Exactly. Please wash them straight away; don't leave them in the sink.
Anna
Got it. What about the bins?
Tom
If the bin is full, just take the bag outside. There's a big bin for recycling too.
Anna
Sounds easy. And no loud music after ten?
Tom
Yes, just use headphones or keep the volume low. It's neighbourly.
Anna
Fair enough. I think I'll enjoy living here. Thanks, Tom.
gap_fill1.Tom and Anna take turns to clean the kitchen and the ________.
✅ bathroom — Tom 说 clean the kitchen and bathroom every week。
MCQ2.What should Anna do after using dishes?
  • A Leave them on the counter.
  • B Wash them immediately.
  • C Put them in the cupboard.
✅ B — Tom 说 wash them straight away(马上洗)。
gap_fill3.When the bin is full, they must take the bag to the big bin ________.
✅ outside — Tom 说 take the bag outside。
MCQ4.What is the rule about music after 10 p.m.?
  • A No music at all.
  • B Only quiet music.
  • C Use headphones or keep volume low.
✅ C — Tom 说 use headphones or keep the volume low。
💡 技巧:填空题先看空格前后词,预测要听「地点」还是「名词」。数字和时间是 Section 1 最常考的点,要提前准备好听。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(informal) · 目标 150 词

You have recently moved into a shared flat. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: - describe your room and the flat - explain how you share the housework - invite your friend to visit.
Dear Sam, How are you? I hope everything is fine. I have big news: I moved into a shared flat last week! It's in a nice quiet area near the park. My room is small but cosy. It has a bed, a wardrobe and a desk. The kitchen and bathroom are shared with two other flatmates, Tom and Lisa. They are friendly and we get on well. We share the housework, which is good. We take turns to clean the kitchen and bathroom every week. Also, each of us washes our own dishes after meals. There is a notice on the fridge with the schedule, so it is easy to follow. At the moment, I am vacuuming the living room because it's my turn. I don't mind; it's fair. Would you like to come and see my new home? You can stay for the weekend. I can show you around the area. Please write back and tell me when you are free. I hope to see you soon! Best wishes, Li

逐句标注

任务“I moved into a shared flat last week!”开头直接切入主题,告知搬家消息。
衔接“We share the housework, which is good.”使用 which 连接从句,衔接自然。
词汇“We take turns to clean the kitchen and bathroom every week.”正确使用本课核心词汇 take turns。
语法“At the moment, I am vacuuming the living room”正确使用现在进行时描述当前动作。
🎯 本档语言特征:简单句为主,少量连接词,覆盖所有要点,使用合租相关词汇,时态基本正确。
↑ 再上一档:再往上一档:加入更多从句(when, if),并使用更丰富的连接词(in addition, however),在家务分工方面提供更具体的细节。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you often do housework?
Yes, I do. I usually tidy my room and wash up every day.
💡 用 usually 描述习惯,回答要加一句细节。
Q: What housework do you like or dislike?
I like vacuuming because it's quick and the floor looks clean. But I don't like cleaning the bathroom; it's boring.
💡 用 because 给理由,可对比喜欢和不喜欢。
Q: Who does the housework in your home?
In my shared flat, we take turns. So sometimes I do it, sometimes my flatmates do it.
💡 简单介绍轮值制度,用本课短语 take turns。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a house or flat where you live now. You should say: - where it is - what it looks like - who you live with - and explain how you feel about it.
I live in a shared flat in the city centre. It's on the second floor of a small building. My room is not very big, but it is bright and comfortable. I live with two flatmates, Lisa and Tom. We share the kitchen and bathroom. I like living here because the flat is clean and tidy, and my flatmates are respectful. We have a system for housework, so there are no arguments. The only problem is that sometimes it's noisy because of the traffic, but I'm used to it. Overall, I feel happy here.
💡 按提示卡顺序描述,多用 there is/are 和一般现在时,加入合租特点和家务分工,说满1-2分钟。

Part 3

Q: What are the advantages of living with flatmates?
I think the main advantages are saving money and sharing the housework. You can also make new friends and have someone to talk to.
💡 列举好处,用 also 等连接词,并举一两个例子。
Q: Do you think it's important to have rules in a shared house?
Yes, it's very important. Rules help everyone know what to do and keep the place clean. Without rules, there might be problems.
💡 表达观点并给出解释,使用 keep the place clean 等词汇。

高频短语

We take turns to ...我们轮流做某事
It's fair.这很公平
I don't mind ...我不介意某事

应试策略

4.5档最重要的是「答满、答对基本信息」:阅读听力抓取关键词(如时间、频率、人物分工);写作覆盖全部要点、句子简单但正确;口语每个问题多说1-2句、给一个理由,不要只蹦单词。

本档提分建议

从4.5到5.5,最快的提分点是:①减少低级错误(如现在进行时忘加 be 动词);②在家务话题中多使用本课词汇如 chores, wash up, tidy, take turns;③写作和口语里用简单的连接词 and, but, because, so 让表达更连贯。