Learning basic life skills

1. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận những câu hỏi sau)

a. Have you ever done your laundry? If yes, how did you do it?

b. Below are some steps to do laundry. Put them in the correct order.

A. Hang or fold, and store your own clothes

B. Sort the clothes by colour

C. Remove the wet clothes from the washing machine and dry them

D. Add the washing powder or liquid

E. Load the washing machine and turn it on

Answer:

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

(Đọc các hướng dẫn sau đây về cách giặt đồ. Khoanh tròn các câu trả lời đúng)

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 atime. 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.

Answer:

There are several simple steps in doing laundry. First of all, (1) sort your clothes by colour. You should separate them into whites and colours, and wash them separately. (2) Secondly, add the washing powder or liquid. Read the instructions on the packet to make sure you use the right amount. Then, (3) 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 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, don’t forget to hang or fold each item. You could also iron your clothes before storing them in the wardrobe or drawer.

3. Work in pairs. Read the steps in cooking rice in a rice cooker. Use the model in 2 and the tips above to give instructions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc các bước nấu cơm trong nồi cơm điện. Sử dụng mô hình trong phần 2 và các mẹo ở trên để đưa ra hướng dẫn)

Answer:

Cooking rice in a rice cooker is a simple process that can be broken down into four easy steps. First, rinse the rice to remove any dirt or impurities. Next, measure the rice and water according to the ratio of 2 cups of water per cup of white rice. Combine the rice and water in the rice cooker bowl. Then, turn the rice cooker on and wait until the rice is cooked. Once the rice is cooked, it can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish with other meals. With these steps, anyone can quickly and easily prepare delicious rice using a rice cooker.

4. Work in groups. Add more steps or tips, and report to the whole class. Vote for the best recipe for cooking rice in a rice cooker.

(Làm việc nhóm. Thêm các bước hoặc mẹo khác và báo cáo cho cả lớp. Bình chọn công thức nấu cơm bằng nồi cơm điện ngon nhất)

Answer:

Some additional tips for cooking rice in a rice cooker that can be discussed in your group:

1. Use a rice washing bowl to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove excess starch and impurities from the rice.

2. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the rice to cook evenly and absorb moisture better.

3. For brown rice, use 2 1/2 cups of water per cup of rice, and cook for a longer time than white rice.

4. Once the rice is cooked, let it sit in the rice cooker for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining moisture and become fluffier.

5. Use a non-stick rice cooker bowl or add a tablespoon of oil to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the bowl.