Around the House

Hosting a social gathering or party can be a fun and rewarding experience - or an embarrassing catastrophe. Here’s our guide to throwing a successful occasion. When having people over, it’s important to prepare the space beforehand by cleaning up and putting away any clutter or unnecessary things. Remember to take down any fragile or precious belongings that could get broken. Once the party is in full swing, it’s time to put on some music and turn up the volume.

As the night begins winding down, you can gradually start toning down the intensity of the music. When the guests are on their way out, ask everyone to pick up and throw away any rubbish they can carry. This will really speed up the clean up for you when everything is done and dusted. Finally, the last step is to sort out the remaining mess and ensure the space is left in good condition. By following these steps, hosting a successful gathering or party can be a breeze.

Housekeeping and Instructions

Okay everyone, please listen up. We don’t have much time and Robbie isn’t picking up, so I don’t think he can make it to help us. If we work together today, we’ll have everything ready to rent out by the end of the week, so let’s focus. Jamie, please start mopping up the kitchen. You can put bleach directly onto that stain. Oscar, you can start on the carpets and furniture. I’ll get cracking on the bedrooms, then we’ll take lunch at 12pm and reassess the situation.

1. I really need to get cracking with this report if I want to finish it on time.

2. After the party, we mopped up the spilled drinks and cleaned the kitchen.

3. Your presentation was great, but you might want to tone it down a bit for the next audience - it’s quite a sensitive topic for some people.

4. I’m having some friends over for dinner tonight.

5. After a long day at work, I like to spend some time winding down before going to bed.

6. The car behind us was hooting, so my dad sped up to get out of the way. As soon as we moved over, the other car flew past us and sped away.

7. After washing the dishes, please put them away in the cabinet.

8. The billboard had been up for months, but it was finally taken down last week.

9. I accidentally threw away the page with all my passwords.

10. Can you help me pick up the toys that are scattered around the living room?

Moving In / Moving Out

Rita: So, how’s everything been? Did you end up moving forward with the house purchase?

Leigh: Yes, we did! We signed the paperwork last week and the previous owners are moving out end of the month. Assuming we can cram everything into the moving truck in one go, we’re aiming to have moved in by the end of next month.

Rita: That’s so exciting! We would have taken up that opportunity too - the price was almost too good to be true. Are you still planning to put up a treehouse in the garden?

Leigh: For sure, we’ve got all sorts of things planned out already. The garden needs some tidying up, but we’ll be OK.

Rita: Nice! If you could build onto the side of the garage, you could fit both cars inside too.

Leigh: Yep, that’s on the wishlist as well! We’re also thinking of doing up one side of the garage as a playroom for the kids, but we’ll see. Anyway, I’ve gotta run. It was nice bumping into you, chat soon?

Francis: So, how’s things? What’s the latest with the house?

Student Prompt: I’ve finally taken up that offer and I’m moving forward with the purchase. The owners are moving out very soon, so I hope to move into the house by the end of the month. I have a lot of stuff, so it will be tricky to cram everything in one trip, but I think I’ll manage.

Possible Answer: Well, we ended up going with the offer. It was just too good not to take it up. The old owners will have moved out by the end of the month and we’re hoping to move in before the end of next month. We’ll have to cram everything into the moving truck, but it should be doable.

Francis: Amazing! What are your plans for the garden?

Student Prompt: Well, I have everything planned out already. First, we’re going to tidy up the space and then we plan to put up the tree house. We’re also thinking of doing up the garage.

Possible Answer: We’re thinking of putting a treehouse up for the kids because they’ve been nagging us for one since the first time they played in one. We might do it up in a car theme because the kids are obsessed with cars.

Francis: That sounds fantastic! What are you thinking for the garage?

Student Prompt: I’m thinking to build onto the side of the garage so we could fit the car and the bikes. I’m also thinking of doing up one side of the garage as a home gym and put up some gym equipment there.

Possible Answer: We want to extend it by building on another parking for the new Tesla. Thoughts?

Francis: I reckon it’s a great idea. Anyway, it was great to catch up like this. Should we make a plan for the weekend - maybe breakfast?

Student Prompt: Amazing idea, breakfast sounds great. Anyway, I’ve gotta run. It was nice bumping into you like this. See you soon!

Possible Answer: Please, let’s do that! It was so nice to bump into you like this. Chat again soon!