The key answer of exercise 4
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 3 - It's a cultural thing for the textbook Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book with authors Carol Nuttall and Amanda French from National Geographic Learning
Question
Decide which five actions below are problems. Discuss with your partner what would need to be done after each of them. Which five are solutions? To what kind of problems?
Answer
Problems
- spill some water → need a mop and bucket
- flood the kitchen → need a mop and bucket / plunger or plumber!
- rip your trousers → need needle and thread / sewing machine
- stain your top → need stain remover
- drop a glass → need a dustpan and brush (and maybe mop and bucket)
Solutions
- sweep the floor → it’s dirty / dusty
- soak your jeans → they’re dirty / stained
- rinse a glass → it’s soapy / dirty
- mend your shirt → it’s ripped / torn
- wipe the table → it’s dirty / has crumbs on it