🌧️ The Rainy Afternoon
Yesterday afternoon, the rain was falling softly outside the classroom windows.
The wind was blowing, and the trees were moving slowly in the grey sky.
Inside the classroom, the students were waiting for their teacher.
Maria was reading a book near the window.
Tom was drawing a big dragon in his notebook.
Two boys were whispering and were laughing quietly.
In the corner, the class cat was sleeping on a chair.
It was dreaming, and its tail was moving gently.
Suddenly, the door opened.
The teacher came in and smiled.
“What were you doing?” she asked.
Maria said, “I was reading.”
Tom said, “I was drawing.”
The boys said, “We were talking.”
The rain was still falling, but now everyone was listening carefully.
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What was Maria doing?
What were the boys doing?
Was the cat running or sleeping?
What was the weather like?
Household Chores
Every home needs care and attention. Household chores are the small jobs we do to keep our homes clean and comfortable. Some people do them every day, and others once or twice a week.
In the morning, many people make the bed and wash the dishes after breakfast. In the afternoon, someone might vacuum the floor or do the laundry. On weekends, families often clean the windows, take out the trash, or water the plants together.
Doing chores helps everyone learn responsibility. When we share the work, the house feels happier and everyone has more time to rest and enjoy being together.
🧺 Comprehension Questions
- What are household chores?
- When do people usually make the bed?
- Which chores might people do on weekends?
- Why is it good to share the work at home?
- How do chores help us?
🧹 Vocabulary Practice
A. Match the verbs with the correct nouns:
- make → ___ the plants
- wash → ___ the trash
- vacuum → ___ the floor
- take out → ___ the dishes
- water → ___ the bed
B. Fill in the blanks:
- I usually __________ my clothes on Saturday.
- My brother __________ the dishes after dinner.
- We __________ the windows when it’s sunny.





















