A sequence of actions or regularly followed habits that a person does on a normal basis. In grammar, routines are expressed using the Simple Present tense, often accompanied by frequency adverbs like 'usually', 'always', or 'every day'.
Ongoing Action
An action that is currently in progress at the exact moment of speaking. It is grammatically represented by the Present Continuous tense (subject + am/is/are + verb-ing), such as 'She is talking to the flowers at the moment'.
Question Tag
A short grammatical structure added to the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question or to check information. It consists of an auxiliary verb and a pronoun, as seen in 'The cat is lucky, isn't it?'
Lend a hand
An idiomatic English expression that means to help or assist someone with a task. In the text, Sara uses it when she asks Jack, 'Can I lend you a hand with washing the car?'
Tidy up
A phrasal verb that means to clean, organize, or make a place neat by putting things back in their proper places. For example, the characters suggest, 'Let’s tidy up the house together!'
Get on well
An expression used to describe having a friendly, harmonious relationship with someone. Millie uses this to describe her family's relationship: 'We always get on well as a family!'
Origami
The traditional Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. The text notes that many people in Japan enjoy doing origami in their free time as a popular hobby.
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Barbecue
An outdoor meal or gathering where food is cooked over an open fire or grill. In Türkiye, having a barbecue is described as a significant part of social and family life rather than just a way of cooking.
Trampoline
A protective piece of sports equipment consisting of a strong fabric sheet connected by springs to a frame, used for jumping. In the reading text, Millie's grandmother is humorously depicted jumping on one.
Diary
A personal daily record of experiences, observations, and feelings. Millie uses her diary to write down the unusual events of her family's 'strange day' instead of taking photos at the beach.
