GETTING TO GRIPS WITH PHRASAL VERBS

Phrasal verbs for housework. Complete the sentences, using a suitable phrasal verb from the list below.

clean up — take out — hang up — take down — pick up — help out — roll out — wash up — put away — heat up —

1. As Jane works, her husband and children__ her____ with all

kinds of chores around the house. 2. It's always a good idea to__________

before you eat, especially if you've been working in the garden. 3.

Billy, could you please___ the rubbish. The bin is flowing over. 4.

When the clothes were dry, I_____ them_____ from the line and

folded them. 5. You're spoiling those children. They're old enough

to_____ their own room without your help. 6. If someone doesn't

______ these toys, there is going to be trouble! 7.1 always help my

mother____ the dishes____ in the cupboard after dinner. 8. Could

you please______ your coat and not leave it on the back of this

chair! 9. Dad called to say that he's going to be late tonight. We can

leave a plate for him to______ when he arrives. 10. After you've

_______ the dough, then put it in the pie plate and put the apples,

cinnamon and sugar in.

8. a) Give the Russian equivalents for the following English proverbs (or trans­late them into Russian).

1. A good husband makes a good wife.

2. Marry in haste and repent at leisure.

3. Blood is thicker than water.

 

b) Explain in English the meaning of each proverb.

c) Make up a dialogue to illustrate one of the proverbs.

CONVERSATION AND DISCUSSION

FAMILY LIFE