# English for Everyday Activities 40-42

# 40.Gardening
### Planting a Garden
- Tom will turn the soil with a spade`/ˈspeɪd/ 铲子`.
- He'll plant some seeds...
- ...and cover them with a mound of soil.
- He'll plant some seedlings...
- ...and tie them to small stakes`木桩`.
  > ![](/english/stake.png)
- Then he'll water the garden.

### Taking Care of a Garden
- Tom will weed`拔草` the garden.
- He'll prune`/ˈprun/修剪` extra leaves from some plants
- He'll check for harmful insects...
- ...and spray`喷` insecticide`杀虫剂` on some plants.
- He'll put some fertilizer`/ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪzɝ/肥料` on the soil.
- Finally,he'll pick some flowers for the house.

> - pruning shears 修枝剪

# 41.Cleaning a Car
### Inside
- I wash the windows inside,...
- ...wipe off the dashboard...
- ...and vacuum`真空` the floor.  ……然后用吸尘器清理地板。
  
### Outside
- I dip`浸一下,蘸` a sponge`海绵` into soapy`肥皂味的` water...
  > ![](/english/sponge_soapy.png)
- ...and wash the car with it.
- To rinse the car,I spray it with water.
- I dry it with some rags`抹布`.
- Then I spread some wax`蜡` on the car.
- After it has dried,...
- ...I wipe the wax off...
- ...and buff`磨光` the car with a soft cloth.
- Finally,I wash the windows outside.

# 42. Taking a Car to a Garage`车库` for Repairs
- I called for an appointment`约定` to get my car fixed.
- I took my car into the garage...
- ...and the mechanic`机械师` diagnosed the problem.
- I asked him for an estimate`估计` of the cost.
- He worked on the engine.
- When I came back later to pick up the car...
- ...he gave me the bill for the repair.

> - valve 阀门
> - Probably about two fifty. 大概是两百五十块钱
> - That'll be two ninety-four for parts and labor. 零件和人工费用为$294