1. Q: What is this?
A: It’s a spigot.
(This is also known as a tap, water tap, a valve, a shutoff, or a faucet.)
Listen to your teacher pronounce these words: spigot, faucet, valve, tap:
2. Q: What is it used for?
A: It’s used for turning on and turning off the flow of water.
3. Q: What happens if you turn it clockwise?
A: If you turn it clockwise (to the right), water comes out of it.
4. Q: What happens if you turn it counter-clockwise?
A: If you turn it counter-clockwise (to the left), the water shuts off.
5. Q: Who do you call if you need to have this installed or fixed?
A: You can call a plumber or a handyman. You can also try to do the work yourself!
Click here for more Think in English exercises.
