2014年ESL之日常生活 10 Doing Spring Cleaning

 

Doing Spring Cleaning 

Malcolm: Do we really need to start doing spring cleaning today? 

Lorna: We really should. The drapes need to be washed, the walls need to be wiped down, and the attic¹ needs cleaning out. And we really should clean the upholstery on the sofa and dining chairs. 

Malcolm: That’s a lot of work for two people. 

Lorna: And I haven’t even mentioned what needs to be done in the kitchen. We need to defrost the freezer, clean the oven, clean out the cabinets, and scrub the floors. 

Malcolm: I’m not sure I have the energy for all that. 

Lorna: We also need to wash the windows, window screens, and windowsills, steam clean the carpets, and sweep out the garage. 

Malcolm: If we hope to do all of that this weekend, then I think we need reinforcements. 

Lorna: What do you have in mind? 

Malcolm: I’m not the high school football coach for nothing. 

Lorna: You mean...? 

Malcolm: I think the guys need an extra hard workout this weekend. 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 attic   

n.顶楼，屋顶室

参考例句：

• Leakiness in the roof caused a damp attic.屋漏使顶楼潮湿。
• What's to be done with all this stuff in the attic?顶楼上的材料怎么处理？