EGE Listening Task 1: Household Chores Vocabulary

Vocabulary and collocation flashcards covering household chores, shopping expressions, and listening comprehension definitions from EGE Listening Task 1.

do the housework / household chores

To perform routine tasks and domestic duties around the home (Russian: заниматься домашними делами).

do the washing-up / wash up

To clean dirty dishes, plates, cutlery, and cookware after meals (Russian: мыть посуду).

load the dishwasher

To put dirty plates, cups, and cutlery into the dishwashing appliance (Russian: загружать посудомоечную машину).

vacuum the floor

To clean the floor or carpet using a vacuum cleaner (Russian: пылесосить пол).

mop the floor

To wash or clean the floor using a mop (Russian: мыть пол шваброй).

wash the floor

To clean the floor surface with water and detergent (Russian: мыть пол).

sort out the rubbish

To separate waste materials into different categories such as paper, glass, plastic, and organic waste (Russian: сортировать мусор).

throw away the rubbish

To discard or dispose of unwanted waste into a bin (Russian: выбрасывать мусор).

do the shopping

To go to stores or markets to purchase food, groceries, or essentials (Russian: ходить за покупками).

clean the house / keep the house clean

To maintain tidiness and cleanliness throughout the home (Russian: убирать дом / поддерживать чистоту).

tidy up

To arrange things neatly and put a room in order (Russian: наводить порядок).

put things away

To return items to their proper places after using them.

a pile of dirty dishes

A large amount of unwashed plates, cups, etc.

at a reduced price

Costing less than usual.

organic waste

Food scraps and other biodegradable waste.

time-consuming

Taking a lot of time.

feel exhausted afterwards

To feel very tired when an activity is finished.

monitor special offers

To watch for discounts and special deals.

end up spending more

To use more money than you intended.

pop into the local grocery shop

To make a brief or quick visit to a nearby neighborhood grocery store.