导读：
一年一度的春季大扫除是英国家庭长期以来的一项传统。然而，近年来，延续这个传统的家庭数量似乎在下降。本文讨论春季大扫除的益处。
一、语篇泛读
二、词汇表
blitz 突击、集中力量的清洁 dirt 灰尘 grime 污垢 soot 煤灰 muck 脏东西 gunk 脏的黏性物质 freshen up 使…洁净，使…变得焕然一新 swab （用拖把或湿布）擦洗 filthy 肮脏的 chore 家庭杂务，日常琐事 washing machine 洗衣机 clearing 清洁，整理 mess 脏乱的东西 cluttered 堆得乱七八糟的，杂乱的 purge 清理 tidy 整洁的 |
三、测试与练习
【参考答案】
1. 阅读课文并回答问题。
1. Is the act of ‘spring cleaning’ as popular as it once was?
No. While some people still do it, the tradition is dying out somewhat.
2. In the past, why did it make sense for people to start cleaning in the spring?
Because the weather was warmer after the winter, and the windows opened to allow more air into the house.
3. How do most British people heat their homes in modern times?
These days, central heating is more common than fireplaces to heat the house.
4. True or False? There are no benefits to spring cleaning.
False. A cluttered house can cause stress. Therefore, a once-a-year decluttering can be very beneficial.
5. What are the reasons we no longer need to have a once-a-year big clean?
Due to the rise of gadgets such as the washing machine and the decline of the fireplace, cleaning can be done more quickly and frequently.
2. 选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。
1. This kitchen is a disgrace! It really needs a good blitz.
2. These clothes are filthy. What have you been doing?
3. Let’s freshen up the house with a good spring clean.
4. Smoke from open fires would coat the rooms in soot.
5. You can feel a layer of grime if you run your finger along the counter.
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