Household Appliances and Utensils

1-20 irons

1. eleclric ironing machine

2. eleclric fool switch

3. roller covering

4. ironing head

5. sheet

6. electric iron, a lightweight iron

7. sole-plate

8. temperature selector

9. handle (iron handle)

10. pilot light

11. steam, spray, and dry iron

12. filling inlet

13. spray nozzle for damping the washing

14. steam hole (steam slit)

15. ironing table

16. ironing board (ironing surface)

17. ironing-board cover

18. iron well

19. aluminium (Am- aluminum) frame

20. sleeve board

21. linen bin

22. dirty linen

23-34 washing machines and driers

23. washing machine (automatic washing machine)

24. washing drum

25. safety latch (safety catch)

26. program selector control

27. front soap dispenser [with several compartments]

28. tumble drier

29. drum

30. front door with ventilation slits

31. work top

32. airer

33. clothes line (washing line)

34. extending airer

35. stepladder (steps), an aluminium (Am. aluminum) ladder

36. stile

37. prop

38. tread (rung)

39-43 shoe care utensils

39. tin of shoe polish

40. shoe spray, an impregnating spray

41. shoe brush

42. brush for applying polish

43. tube of shoe polish

44. clothes brush

45. carpet brush

46. broom

47. bristles

48. broom head

49. broomstick (broom handle)

50. screw thread

51. washing-up brush

52. pan (dust pan)

53-86 floor and carpet cleaning

53. brush

54. bucket (pail)

55. floor cloth (cleaning rag)

56. scrubbing brush

57. carpet sweeper

58. upright vacuum cleaner

59. changeover switch

60. swivel head

61. bag-full indicator

62. dust bag container

63. handle

64. tubular handle

65. flex hook

66. wound-up flex

67. all-purpose nozzle

68. cylinder vacuum cleaner

69. swivel coupling

70. extension tube

71. floor nozzle (sim.: carpet beater nozzle)

72. suction control

73. bag-full indicator

74. sliding fingertip suction control

75. hose (suction hose)

76. combined carpet sweeper and shampooer

77. electric lead (flex)

78. plug socket

79. carpet beater head (sim.: shampooing head, brush head)

80. all-purpose vacuum cleaner (dry and wet operation)

81. castor

82. motor unit

83. lid clip

84. coarse dirt hose

85. special accessory (special attachment) for coarse dirt

86. dust container

87. shopper

Part II you are what you eat

Lead-in

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Are you a sensible eater?

2. Do you skip breakfast? If yes, why?

3. Do you prefer home cooked meals to junk food or snacks?

4. Which of the following foods/drinks do you include in your diet? Which re high in carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins?

   raw vegetables kiwi fruit banana dried fruit rye bread white bread burger chocolate ice cream

   chicken tuna yogurt chilies ginger coffee green tea water salt

5. What is a typical breakfast for you? What time do you usually have breakfast?

6. Which is the main meal of the day? When do you have it?

7. How often do you have snacks during the day? What do you usually have?

8. How often do you eat out? What kind of places do you usually go to?