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Look at the pictures and choose the correct household chores.

Put the steps to do laundry in the correct order.

• A. Hang or fold, and store your own clothes.
• E. Load the washing machine and turn it on.
• C. Remove the wet clothes from the washing machine and dry them.
• B. Sort the clothes by colour.
• D. Add the washing powder or liquid.

Read the following instructions on how to do laundry. Choose the correct answers.

There are several simple steps in doing laundry. First of all, (1) sort / don't sort your clothes by colour. You should separate them into whites and colours, and wash them separately. (2) Secondly / Finally, add the washing powder or liquid. Read the instructions on the packet to make sure you use the right amount. Then, (3) load / you load the washing machine and turn it on. Make sure you place the items one at a time. Don't put too many items as they need room to move about in the water. When the washing machine stops, (4) remove / you will remove the wet clothes. You can hang the items to dry, or put them in the dryer. Remember that air-drying clothes saves energy and money. (5) Finally / Afterwards, don't forget to hang or fold each item. You could also iron your clothes before storing them in the wardrobe or drawer.

Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.

1. leaving the cooked rice in the cooker for too long.

2. to wear gloves when you clean the toilet.

3. empty all your pockets before washing.

4. touch the hot pot with your bare hands.