1. Read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read it silently, then read it aloud (2 minutes).
Many teenagers help with housework at home. They often vacuum the carpet, mop the floor, or take out the rubbish. Some also cook meals or do the laundry on weekends. Helping with household chores teaches young people to be responsible, organised, and independent. In many families, chores are shared fairly. For example, one person lays the table while another washes the dishes. Younger children may feed pets or water plants. A weekly cleaning schedule is also useful, especially for busy families. Since the 1990s, many chores have become easier thanks to modern appliances. Even so, housework is part of daily life. If everyone helps a little, the home becomes cleaner, happier, and more comfortable.
2. Telephone survey. Answer six questions, 40 seconds each.
