2. Chore: a job or piece of work that is often boring or
unpleasant but needs to be done regularly
Talk to a partner:
How many different household chores can you think of? (e.g.
sweeping/vacuuming the floor) Make a list.
When you were younger, did you do any chores at home?
Why/why not?
If so, which ones did you do? Why?
If you have any siblings (brother or sisters), did they do any chores?
Why/why not? If so, which ones? Why?
Nowadays, where do you live? (at home with your parents or away
from home – in the dorm, a boarding house, an apartment…?)
Do you do any chores now? Why/why not?
If yes, how much time do you spend doing them? Why?
If not, who does them?
In your opinion, which chore is the worst? Why?
3. After the reading:
According to the author, what are the least popular
household chores? Write them on page 4.
Do you agree that these are the worst three chores?
Why/ why not? Tell your partner.
Then answer the questions on pages 4-6.
Check with your partner.
