新东方英语口语900句 Lesson 17: Housework

　　A: Will you help me hang this painting? Hold the painting tight while I nail it on the wall.

　　B: OK.

　　A: Hand me the hammer and the nail.

　　B: Here you are.

　　A: There, how does that look? Is it straight?

　　B: Yes, it is straight, but it's upside down.

　　Number two: A Short Leave

　　A: My mother is ill and I'll go this afternoon to see her. I'll stay till she is better.

　　B: Don't worry dear, I'll take care of the house.

　　A: I hope so, Billy. There are a few things to be done while I'm away.

　　B: Fine, what are they?

　　A: First, the window to the back door is broken, you need to fix it. Second, leave your dirty shirt at the laundry. Third, we are out of coffee, milk and butter, go to the supermarket to get some. On the way, would you stop at the shoe repairment and get my brown boots? Forth, weed the garden. Fifth, put the garbage in the backyard. Sixth, the milkman will come on Saturday morning, be sure to give him money. Seventh, give the dog something to eat. Eighth, paint the front door. Ninth, I'll call you when I think of it.

　　B: Oh, Mary, I do hope your mother will be well very soon.