8.4

8 .4. Fred and Anna are talking about the chores and responsibilities in their homes.

Read and listen to their conversation.

I can't go out on Sunday afternoons. I must stay at home and take care of my little brother.

I must stay at home all day on Sundays too. I must help Mom clean the house.

I'm responsible for vacuuming the floors and Mom cleans the windows and irons the clothes.

She does the laundry on Saturdays. On Sundays it is my job to iron the clothes.

Luckily, I don't have to do much housework. I just help Dad wash the car and mow the lawn in the garden.

I must make my bed and tidy up my desk of course. I'm responsible for taking out the garbage too.

In our house everyone must do some chores because my mother is very busy at work.

For example, I set the table every evening while she is cooking dinner.

My dad often cooks with her. He always makes the salad.

I must tidy up the kitchen and load the dishwasher.

What chores does your brother have to do?

Tom is in charge of taking the dog for a walk and watering the flowers and plants in our garden.

Does he also do the shopping?

No, it's my dad's responsibility. He must go shopping every Sunday but he enjoys it.

Everyone in your family is always very busy.