D Imagine that the Jones family-Mr Jones, Mrs Jones, their
son Robert and their daughter Margaret-have to do the
four jobs shown. Look at the family's timetable for a day.
Talk in pairs and decide which family member should do
each of the jobs and when. Give your reasons. Make sure
each member of the family is given a job to do. You can use
some of the expressions suggested.
take the dog for a walk tidy up the living room
Time
7-8 a.m.
8-9 a.m.
9 a.m. -3 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
8-9 p.m.
9-10 p.m.
MR JONES
WORK
DINNER
NEWS ON TV
MRS JONES
WORK
GYM
DINNER
Useful phrases
I think.... should... because...
I believe... is able to...
Looking at the timetable, I think.... can.....
can do the... because...
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I suppose... has some free time so...
do the washing-up
ROBERT
SCHOOL
PIANO LESSON
DINNER
prepare dinner
MARGARET
UNIVERSITY
DINNER
PART-TIME WORK

Based on the family's timetable and considering each family member's availability, here's a suggested division of the jobs:

1. Taking the dog for a walk: Margaret can do this job when she finishes her part-time work at 6 p.m. She has some free time before dinner, and it's a suitable task for her.

2. Tidying up the living room: Mrs. Jones can do this job from 5-6 p.m. after her gym session. She will have some time before dinner and can use it to tidy up the living room.

3. Doing the washing-up: Mr. Jones can take care of this job after dinner, around 8-9 p.m. He can help with household chores and clean up the dishes.

4. Preparing dinner: Robert can take charge of preparing dinner when he returns from his piano lesson at 4-5 p.m. He will have some time before dinner to prepare a meal for the family.

This division ensures that each family member has a job to do and aligns with their available time slots.