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🎯 Vocabulary Goal

Learn useful words for common equipment and objects used for housework.

📚 Words & Phrases

Word or phrase Simple meaning Example
washing machine a machine for washing clothes The washing machine is in the bathroom.
vacuum cleaner a machine used to clean floors I use the vacuum cleaner every Saturday.
rubbish bin a container for waste Put the paper in the rubbish bin.
dishwasher a machine that washes plates and cups The dishwasher is full.
laundry basket a basket for dirty or clean clothes The towels are in the laundry basket.
ironing board a flat board used when ironing clothes The ironing board is behind the door.

🔍 See It in Context

Cleaning the House

Maria is doing housework. She puts the dirty clothes in the washing machine and uses the vacuum cleaner on the floor. She empties the rubbish bin and puts the plates in the dishwasher. Later, she carries clean clothes in the laundry basket and gets out the ironing board.

💡 Notice the Pattern

Household equipment words

These are compound nouns. Learn them as complete vocabulary items: washing machine, vacuum cleaner, rubbish bin, dishwasher, laundry basket and ironing board.

  • The dishwasher is full.
  • Put the clothes in the laundry basket.

💬 Useful Examples

  • The washing machine is running.
  • Where is the vacuum cleaner?
  • Please empty the rubbish bin.
  • The ironing board is in the cupboard.

✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1. The ____ is in the bathroom. (washing machine / vacuum cleaner / rubbish bin)

2. I use the ____ every Saturday. (rubbish bin / dishwasher / vacuum cleaner)

3. Put the paper in the ____. (laundry basket / rubbish bin / dishwasher)

4. The ____ is full. (dishwasher / laundry basket / ironing board)

5. The towels are in the ____. (ironing board / washing machine / laundry basket)

🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching

1. washing machine

2. vacuum cleaner

3. rubbish bin

4. dishwasher

5. laundry basket

Options:

  • a. a container for waste
  • b. a basket for dirty or clean clothes
  • c. a machine for washing clothes
  • d. a machine that washes plates and cups
  • e. a machine used to clean floors

✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice

1. Which word or phrase means “a machine for washing clothes”?

2. Which word or phrase means “a machine used to clean floors”?

3. Which word or phrase means “a container for waste”?

4. Which word or phrase means “a machine that washes plates and cups”?

5. Which word or phrase means “a basket for dirty or clean clothes”?

📝 Use It Yourself

Write four sentences about household equipment you use.

Example:
I use the washing machine twice a week. I clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner. We have a dishwasher.

🎙️ Speaking Practice

Practice these sentences aloud.

Say:
The washing machine is in the bathroom.

Ask:
Where is the vacuum cleaner?

Say:
Please empty the rubbish bin.

Say:
The plates are in the dishwasher.

🔎 Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1. washing machine

2. vacuum cleaner

3. rubbish bin

4. dishwasher

5. laundry basket

Exercise 2 – Matching

1. c – a machine for washing clothes

2. e – a machine used to clean floors

3. a – a container for waste

4. d – a machine that washes plates and cups

5. b – a basket for dirty or clean clothes

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice

1. washing machine

2. vacuum cleaner

3. rubbish bin

4. dishwasher

5. laundry basket

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