Практика Shadowing: The Kitchen Is Too Messy | English Story | A2–B1 - Изучайте разговорный английский по видео
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Hi, I'm Rachel.
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Last Saturday evening, I had a few friends over for dinner.
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I cooked a simple meal and everyone brought something to share.
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We had a relaxed and enjoyable evening together.
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As the evening came to an end, everyone helped with the cleanup.
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They carried plates and glasses back to the kitchen.
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They also gathered used napkins and empty bottles from the table.
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Even so, there was still a lot to clean.
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By the time everyone left, it was already late.
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The kitchen was much messier than usual.
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Dirty dishes filled the sink.
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Serving bowls were sitting on the counter.
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Several pots and pans were still by the stove.
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The countertop was covered with cutting boards, food containers, and cooking tools.
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There were also a few crumbs and small spills on the table.
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It was late, and I was tired.
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I didn't try to clean everything that night.
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I only took care of the things that couldn't wait.
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I put away the food that was still good.
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I placed the leftovers in containers and stored them in the refrigerator.
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I threw away empty food packages.
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I also filled two dirty pans with warm water.
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I left them to soak overnight.
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The rest of the cleaning could wait until morning.
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The next morning, I walked into the kitchen again.
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The mess looked even worse in daylight.
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I decided to start with the sink, which was still full of dirty dishes.
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First, I removed any food left on the plates and bowls.
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Then I started with the glasses.
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I washed them with dish soap and rinsed them with clean water.
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After that, I placed them on the dish rack.
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Next, I washed the plates, bowls, and serving dishes with dish soap.
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I also washed the forks, spoons, knives, and cooking tools.
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Finally, I moved on to the pots and pans.
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One pan was especially greasy from cooking meat.
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I had to scrub it carefully.
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Luckily, soaking it overnight had made the job much easier.
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I rinsed them with clean water, then I placed them on the dish rack to air dry.
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While they dried, I wiped down the sink and cleaned the area around it.
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Next, I moved on to the countertop.
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I returned the spices and cooking oil to the cabinet it.
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I moved the other items back to their usual places.
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I also washed the cutting boards.
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Then I wiped down the countertop with a damp cloth.
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Then I cleaned the table.
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Some crumbs and small spills were still on the surface.
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I wiped the table with a damp cloth until it was clean.
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I also found two reusable food containers.
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I set them aside so I could return them later.
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After that, I checked the refrigerator.
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The leftovers from dinner were already inside.
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The night before, I had placed them wherever there was space.
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I organized everything more neatly.
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Now I could easily see what food was there.
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I did not need to throw much away.
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Everything was still fresh from the night before.
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The floor was the last big job.
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There were crumbs under the table.
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I swept the floor first.
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Then I cleaned it with a mop.
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Finally, I emptied the trash can and took out the trash.
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The dinner itself had been simple.
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The cleanup took a little longer than I expected.
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By late Sunday morning everything was finally back in place. Have someone over. Have someone over.
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To have someone over means to invite them to visit your home, often for a meal or social activity.
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Rachel had a few friends over for dinner last Saturday.
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messy messy if a place is messy it is untidy dirty
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or filled with things
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that are not in their proper places the opposite of messy is tidy Rachel's kitchen was very messy after dinner
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Spill To spill something means to accidentally cause a liquid or food to fall out of its container.
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Someone spilled a drink on the kitchen floor.
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Leftover A leftover is food that remains after a meal, and can be eaten later.
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When referring to uneaten food generally, the plural form, leftovers, is more common.
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Rachel put the leftovers into containers and stored them in the refrigerator.
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soak, soak.
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To soak something means to leave it in liquid for a period of time, often to make it easier to clean.
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Rachel soaked the dirty pots in warm, soapy water.
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rinse rinse to rinse something means to wash it quickly with
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clean water especially after using soap Rachel rinsed
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the dishes after washing them serving dish serving dish a serving dish is a large plate,
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bowl, or other container used to serve food at a table.
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Rachel washed each serving dish and put it back in the cabinet.
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Greasy.
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Greasy.
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If something is greasy, it is covered with or contains too much oil or fat.
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Greasy usually has a negative meaning, while oily can simply describe something containing or covered with oil.
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Rachel wiped the greasy stovetop with a cleaning cloth.
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Last Saturday evening, I had a few friends over for dinner.
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Last Saturday evening, I had a few friends over for dinner.
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I cooked a simple meal and everyone brought something to share I cooked a simple meal and everyone brought something to share
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We had a relaxed and enjoyable evening together together.
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We had a relaxed and enjoyable evening together.
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As the evening came to an end, everyone helped with the clean -up.
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As the evening came to an end, everyone helped with the cleanup.
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They carried plates and glasses back to the kitchen.
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They carried plates and glasses back to the kitchen.
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They also gathered used napkins and empty bottles from the table.
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They also gathered used napkins and empty bottles from the table.
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Even so, there was still a lot to clean.
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Even so, there was still a lot to clean.
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By the time everyone left, it was already late.
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By the time everyone left, it was already late.
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The kitchen was much messier than usual.
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The kitchen was much messier than usual.
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Dirty dishes filled the sink.
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Serving bowls were sitting on the counter.
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Serving bowls were sitting on the counter.
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Several pots and pans were still by the stove.
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Several pots and pans were still by the stove.
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The countertop was covered with cutting boards, food containers, and cooking tools.
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The countertop was covered with cutting boards, food containers, and cooking tools.
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There were also a few crumbs and small spills on the table.
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There were also a few crumbs and small spills on the table.
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It was late, and I was tired It was late,
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and I was tired I didn't try to clean everything that night I didn't try to clean everything that night
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I only took care of the things that couldn't wait I only took care of the things that couldn't wait
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I put away the food that was still good I put away the food that was still good
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I placed the leftovers in containers and stored them in the refrigerator.
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I placed the leftovers in containers and stored them in the refrigerator.
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refrigerator.
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I threw away empty food packages.
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I threw away empty food packages.
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I also filled two dirty pans with warm water.
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I also filled two dirty pans with warm water.
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I left them to soak overnight.
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I left them to soak overnight.
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The rest of the cleaning could wait until morning.
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The rest of the cleaning could wait until morning.
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The next morning, I walked into the kitchen again.
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The mess looked even worse in daylight.
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The mess looked even worse in daylight.
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I decided to start with the sink.
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I decided to start with the sink, which was still full of dirty dishes.
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First, I removed any food left on the plates and bowls.
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First, I removed any food left on the plates and bowls.
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Then I started with the glasses.
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Then I started with the glasses.
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I washed them with dish soap, I washed them with dish soap,
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and rinsed them with clean water,
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and rinsed them with clean water.
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After that, I placed them on the dish rack.
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Next, I washed the plates, bowls, and serving dishes with dish soap.
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Next, I washed the plates, bowls, and serving dishes with dish soap.
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I also washed the forks, spoons, knives, and cooking tools.
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I also washed the forks, spoons, knives, and cooking tools.
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Finally, I moved on to the pots and pans.
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Finally, I moved on to the pots and pans.
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One pan was especially greasy from cooking meat.
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One pan was especially greasy from cooking meat.
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I had to scrub it carefully.
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I had to scrub it carefully.
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Luckily, soaking it overnight had made the job much easier.
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Luckily, soaking it overnight had made the job much easier.
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I rinsed them with clean water.
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Then I placed them on the dish rack to air dry.
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Then, I placed them on the dish rack to air dry.
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While they dried, I wiped down the sink and cleaned the area around it.
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While they dried, I wiped down the sink and cleaned the area around it.
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Next I moved on to the countertop.
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Next, I moved on to the countertop.
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I returned the spices and cooking oil to the cabinet.
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I returned the spices and cooking oil to the cabinet.
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I moved the other items back to their usual places.
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I moved the other items back to their usual places.
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I also washed the cutting boards.
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I also washed the cutting boards.
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Then, I wiped down the countertop with a damp cloth.
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Then, I wiped down the countertop with a damp cloth.
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Then, I cleaned the table.
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Then, I cleaned the table.
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Some crumbs and small spills were still on the surface.
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Some crumbs and small spills were still on the surface.
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I wiped the table with a damp cloth until it was clean.
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I wiped the table with a damp cloth until it was clean.
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I also found two reusable food containers.
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I also found two reusable food containers.
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I set them aside so I could return them later.
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I set them aside so I could return them later.
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After that, I checked the refrigerator.
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After that, I checked the refrigerator.
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The leftovers from dinner were already inside.
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The leftovers from dinner were already inside.
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The night before I had placed them wherever there was space.
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The night before, I had placed them wherever there was space.
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I organized everything more neatly.
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I organized everything more neatly.
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Now I could easily see what food was there.
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Now I could easily see what food was there.
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I did not need to throw much away I did not need to throw much away
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Everything was still fresh from the night before Everything was still fresh from the night before
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The floor was the last big job.
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There were crumbs under the table.
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There were crumbs under the table I swept the floor first I swept the floor first
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Then I cleaned it with a mop Then I cleaned it with a mop up.
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Finally, I emptied the trash can and took out the trash.
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Finally, I emptied the trash can and took out the trash.
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The dinner itself had been simple.
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The dinner itself had been simple.
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The clean -up took a little longer than I expected.
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The clean -up took a little longer than I expected.
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By late Sunday morning, everything was finally back in place.
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By late Sunday morning, everything was finally back in place.
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Hi, I'm Rachel.
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Last Saturday evening, I had a few friends over for dinner.
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I cooked a simple meal, and everyone brought something to share.
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We had a relaxed and enjoyable evening together.
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As the evening came to an end, everyone helped with the cleanup.
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They carried plates and glasses back to the kitchen.
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They also gathered used napkins and empty bottles from the table.
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Even so, there was still a lot to clean.
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By the time everyone left, it was already late.
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The kitchen was much messier than usual.
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Dirty dishes filled the sink.
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Serving bowls were sitting on the counter.
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Several pots and pans were still by the stove.
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The countertop was covered with cutting boards, food containers, and cooking tools.
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There were also a few crumbs and small spills on the table.
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It was late, and I was tired.
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I didn't try to clean everything that night.
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I only took care of the things that couldn't wait.
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I put away the food that was still good.
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I placed the leftovers in containers and stored them in the refrigerator.
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I threw away empty food packages.
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I also filled two dirty pans with warm water.
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I left them to soak overnight.
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The rest of the cleaning could wait until morning.
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The next morning, I walked into the kitchen again.
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The mess looked even worse in daylight.
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I decided to start with the sink, which was still full of dirty dishes.
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First, I removed any food left on the plates and bowls.
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Then I started with the glasses.
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I washed them with dish soap and rinsed them with clean water.
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After that, I placed them on the dish rack.
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Next, I washed the plates, bowls, and serving dishes with dish soap.
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I also washed the forks, spoons, knives, and cooking tools.
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Finally, I moved on to the pots and pans.
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One pan was especially greasy from cooking meat.
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I had to scrub it carefully.
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Luckily, soaking it overnight had made the job much easier.
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I rinsed them with clean water.
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Then I placed them on the dish rack to air dry.
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while they dried I wiped down the sink
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and cleaned the area around it next I moved on to the countertop I returned the spices
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and cooking oil to the cabinet I moved the other items
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back to their usual places I also washed the cutting boards
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then I wiped down the countertop with a damp cloth then I cleaned the table some crumbs
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and small spills were still on the surface i wiped the
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table with a damp cloth until it was clean i also found two reusable food containers i set them aside
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so i could return them later after that i checked the refrigerator the leftovers from dinner were already inside.
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The night before, I had placed them wherever there was space.
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I organized everything more neatly.
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Now, I could easily see what food was there.
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I did not need to throw much away.
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Everything was still fresh from the night before.
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The floor was the last big job.
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There were crumbs under the table.
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I swept the floor first.
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Then I cleaned it with a mop.
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Finally, I emptied the trash can and took out the trash.
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The dinner itself had been simple.
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The cleanup took a little longer than I expected.
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By late Sunday morning, everything was finally back in place.
Цели говорения для этого клипа
Этот видеоролик с английской историей подходит для уровня A2–B1 и помогает улучшить навык описания повседневных ситуаций, особенно связанных с домом и уборкой. Цель — научиться выражать свои действия и ощущения простым, но точным языком, что важно для достижения свободы в разговорах о повседневности. Также он подходит для практики shadowing английский — техники повторения речи за носителем, которая развивает ритм и интонацию.
Банк фраз
- "The kitchen was much messier than usual" — "Кухня была намного грязнее, чем обычно"
- "I put away the food that was still good" — "Я убрала еду, которая ещё была годной"
- "Soaking it overnight had made the job much easier" — "Замачивание его на ночь значительно облегчило работу"
- "I wiped down the countertop with a damp cloth" — "Я вытерла рабочую поверхность влажной тряпкой"
Эти фразы удобно использовать в повседневных разговорах о уборке, приготовлении еды или описании состояния помещений. Их стоит запомнить, чтобы расширить речевой запас.
Исправьте свои слабые места
В видео много слов с длинными слогами, такими как "countertop" (рабочая поверхность) или "refrigerator" (холодильник), которые могут вызывать трудности с произношением. Также стоит обратить внимание на ритм речи: носитель использует паузы между действиями, что важно для естественной интонации. Практика shadow speak (повторения за видео) поможет улучшить произношение английского и научиться чувствовать ритм. Рекомендуется смотреть клип несколько раз: сначала слушать, затем повторять после Рэйчел, стараясь копировать её интонацию и темп. Это поможет сделать речь более уверенной и естественной.
Также видеоролик подходит для тех, кто хочет учить английский по видео: история простая, действия понятны, и можно легко отследить логику последовательности событий. Это делает процесс обучения увлекательным и эффективным.
Что такое техника Shadowing?
Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.