Ben Giles and His Cleaning Company

Introduction

Ben Giles cleaned windows before. Now he has a company called Ultima. He cleans very dirty and dangerous places.

Main Body

Ben wanted more money. He cleaned a very dirty bathroom and got a lot of money. He learned how to clean dangerous things and started Ultima. Ben wears special clothes. He wears a plastic suit, glasses, and gloves. This keeps him safe from germs and bad smells from dead bodies. Lawyers and house agents pay Ben a lot of money. They do not want to clean blood or dead bodies. Ben cleans houses after bad accidents or crimes.

Conclusion

Ultima helps people. The company makes a house clean and safe again after a sad event.

Learning

πŸ› οΈ The 'Action' Word Trick

Look at how Ben does things. He uses simple words to describe his work. These are called Action Words.

The Pattern: Person β†’\rightarrow Action β†’\rightarrow Object

  • Ben β†’\rightarrow cleans β†’\rightarrow windows
  • Ben β†’\rightarrow wears β†’\rightarrow gloves
  • Ultima β†’\rightarrow helps β†’\rightarrow people

πŸ’‘ A2 Tip: Adding the 'S' When we talk about one person (Ben, He, She), we add an -s to the action word.

❌ Ben clean windows (Wrong) βœ… Ben cleans windows (Right)

Common words from the text:

  • Wears (puts on clothes)
  • Makes (creates a result)
  • Helps (gives support)

Vocabulary Learning

cleaned
removed dirt from
Example:I cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
clean (v.)
to remove dirt or make something tidy
Example:I clean my room every Saturday.
windows
glass openings in a wall
Example:She opened the windows to let fresh air in.
dirty (adj.)
full of dirt or not clean
Example:The floor is dirty after the party.
company
group of people working together
Example:He started a small company that sells books.
dangerous (adj.)
able to cause harm or injury
Example:The chemicals are dangerous if not handled properly.
dirty
covered with dirt
Example:The shoes were dirty after the hike.
place (n.)
a particular area or location
Example:This is a good place to relax.
dangerous
capable of causing harm
Example:He wore a helmet because the road was dangerous.
money (n.)
paper or coins used for buying things
Example:She saved money for her trip.
money
currency used to buy things
Example:She saved money for a new bike.
bathroom (n.)
a room with a toilet and a sink
Example:The bathroom is on the right side of the house.
bathroom
room with a toilet and sink
Example:The bathroom has a shower.
learn (v.)
to gain knowledge or skill
Example:He learns new words every day.
learned
gained knowledge
Example:She learned to play the piano.
special (adj.)
different from ordinary; unique
Example:She has a special gift for drawing.
special
different from usual
Example:He wore a special hat for the party.
clothes (n.)
items worn on the body
Example:He bought new clothes for the party.
plastic
made of plastic
Example:The toy is made of plastic.
plastic (adj.)
made from a synthetic material
Example:The plastic bottle is reusable.
gloves
hand coverings
Example:He wore gloves to keep his hands warm.
suit (n.)
a set of clothes that match
Example:He wore a black suit to the interview.
safe
free from danger
Example:The playground is safe for children.
glasses (n.)
a pair of lenses worn on the face to see better
Example:She wears glasses to read.
germs
tiny organisms that can make people sick
Example:Wash your hands to kill germs.
gloves (n.)
hand coverings for protection
Example:He put on gloves before cleaning.
bad
not good
Example:The food tasted bad.
safe (adj.)
protected from danger
Example:The house is safe after the repairs.
smells
odors
Example:The kitchen smells of fresh bread.
germs (n.)
tiny living things that can make you sick
Example:Wash your hands to get rid of germs.
bad (adj.)
not good or harmful
Example:The news was bad.
smell (n.)
the sense of odor
Example:The smell of coffee is nice.
dead (adj.)
no longer alive
Example:The dead leaves fell to the ground.
body (n.)
the physical part of a person or animal
Example:The body was found in the river.
lawyer (n.)
a person who helps with legal matters
Example:She works as a lawyer.
house (n.)
a building where people live
Example:They moved into a new house.
agent (n.)
a person who works for a company
Example:The agent helped him find a job.
pay (v.)
to give money in return for work
Example:They pay him for cleaning.
want (v.)
to wish for something
Example:I want a new bike.
blood (n.)
the liquid that circulates in the body
Example:He had a cut and blood came out.
accident (n.)
an unexpected event that causes damage
Example:The car accident happened at night.
crime (n.)
an illegal act
Example:The police investigated the crime.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:She helps her friends with homework.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People enjoy music.
make (v.)
to create or produce
Example:She makes a cake for her sister.
event (n.)
something that happens
Example:The event was a concert.
sad (adj.)
feeling sorrowful
Example:He felt sad after the movie.
again (adv.)
one more time
Example:Let's try again tomorrow.
before (adv.)
earlier in time
Example:We finished before lunch.
after (prep.)
following in time
Example:We went out after dinner.