kettle, cooker, oven, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, grill, fridge, toaster
kettle (水壶)
- switch on the kettle
- switch off the kettle
- fill the kettle
- boil the kettle
cooker (炊具)
- turn the cooker on/off
- leave the cooker on
- put (a pot) on the cooker
oven (烤箱)
- put (the chicken) in the oven
- remove (the cake) from the oven
- turn the oven to (200°) C
freezer (冷冻柜)
- take (the meat) out of the freezer
- put (the fish) in the freezer
dishwasher (洗碗机)
- load the dishwasher
- empty the dishwasher
washing machine (洗衣机)
- put (clothes) in the washing machine
- empty the washing machine
fridge (冰箱)
- put (milk) in the fridge
- keep (medicines) in the fridge
- chill (wine) in the fridge
- (fish) keeps in the fridge (for 24 hours)
grill (烤架)
- cook something under the grill
toaster (烤面包机)
- put a slice of bread in the toaster
1.Verb collocations
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs:
- Hang on a minute. I think I’ve …… the cooker on. I’ll just go and …… it off.
- …… the oven on low, and cook the casserole very slowly.
- Could you …… the kettle on and make some tea?
- You’ll have to …… the dishwasher before you can put the dirty plates in.
- Don’t leave your dirty clothes on the floor! …… them in the washing machine!
- That reminds me. I must …… the chicken out of the freezer and defrost it for tonight’s dinner.
- Could you …… two slices of bread in the toaster for me, please?
2.Preposition focus
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition:
- Rub the chicken with garlic before putting it …… the oven.
- Cook the fish …… a hot grill for 5 minutes.
- Is it OK if I put my dirty jeans …… the washing machine?
- Remove the cakes …… the oven, and allow them to cool before eating them.
3.Common expressions
Match the halves:
- The milk will go off quite quickly
- Don’t forget to chill
- Spoon the extra sauce into a jar and
- The meat should keep for
- a.keep it in the fridge.
- b.if you don’t put it in the fridge.
- c.a couple of days in the fridge.
- d.the wine in the fridge.