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Answer for exercise 4

The solution for exercise 4 in chapter 3 - It's a cultural thing of Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book by Carol Nuttall and Amanda French

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
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