This lesson introduces vocabulary and expressions related to messy and disorganized spaces. Students will learn how to describe the state of a room, express opinions about cleanliness, and discuss ways to organize and tidy up a messy room. The topic also encourages students to talk about personal responsibility for maintaining a clean space.
Grammar
- Present Simple: Used for routines related to cleaning and organizing (e.g., “I clean my room every Saturday.”).
- Present Continuous for Current Actions: To describe what someone is doing to clean up (e.g., “She is picking up her clothes”).
- There is / There are: To describe items in the room (e.g., “There are clothes on the floor”).
- Imperatives: For giving instructions or commands related to cleaning (e.g., “Pick up your clothes!”).
Vocabulary
- Messy: Untidy, cluttered, disorganized
- Clutter: A collection of things scattered around
- Tidy up: To clean and organize
- Dust: Small particles that accumulate on surfaces
- Vacuum: To clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner
- Organize: Arrange things neatly and in order
- Laundry: Clothes that need to be washed
- Trash: Garbage or items to throw away
- Fold: To neatly arrange clothes or sheets
- Pick up: To lift items and put them in the right place
Useful Expressions
- "This room is a complete mess!"
- "We need to tidy up before guests arrive."
- "Please pick up your things and put them away."
- "There’s clutter everywhere; we should organize it."
- "I can’t find anything in this mess."
- "Let’s do some cleaning and make it look better."
- "The floor needs vacuuming, and the shelves are dusty."
Sentences
- "This room is a mess, with clothes and papers everywhere."
- "We need to organize the books and clean up the clutter."
- "There are empty cups on the desk and trash on the floor."
- "He always leaves his things lying around, making the room messy."
- "I feel better when the room is clean and tidy."
Questions and Answers
Q: "Why is the room so messy?"
- A: "I was too busy to clean it up this week."
Q: "When are you going to clean your room?"
- A: "I’ll clean it this afternoon."
Q: "What do you need to do to organize this room?"
- A: "I need to put away clothes, throw out the trash, and dust the shelves."
Q: "Do you prefer a clean or messy room?"
- A: "I prefer a clean room; it helps me focus."
Q: "Who is responsible for this mess?"
- A: "I am. I’ll clean it up soon."
Conversation
Context: Tom and Jake, two roommates, discuss the messy state of their room.
Tom: Jake, this room is a mess! We really need to clean it up.
Jake: I know, I’ve just been too busy with work. But you’re right, it’s really bad.
Tom: Look, there are clothes everywhere, and we haven’t vacuumed in weeks!
Jake: How about we divide the tasks? I can vacuum, and you can organize the desk and pick up the trash.
Tom: Sounds good to me. Let’s also make a rule to tidy up at the end of each day so it doesn’t get this bad again.
Jake: Agreed. A clean room will make it easier to relax and find our things.
Reading
Title: Why Keeping a Room Clean is Important
Text: Keeping a room clean and organized can have many benefits for our mental and physical well-being. A messy room can create stress and make it hard to focus, while a clean room promotes a sense of calm and control. When a room is tidy, we know where everything is, which saves time when we’re in a hurry. Cleaning regularly prevents dust and germs from building up, which is good for our health. Simple habits like putting away clothes, vacuuming, and taking out the trash can help us maintain a clean, comfortable space. So next time you feel overwhelmed by a messy room, remember that a little tidying up can make a big difference!
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