A Plumber's Morning (Part 1)
A Day in the Life of a Plumber — Mr. Li gets ready for an early start.
李师傅是一位水电工。Mr. Li is a plumber and electrician.他早上六点半起床，因为工作早。He gets up at six thirty because his work starts early.起床后，他先洗脸、刷牙，然后做早餐。After getting up, he washes his face, brushes his teeth, and makes breakfast.今天他吃面条和一个鸡蛋，还喝了豆浆。Today he eats noodles and an egg, and drinks soy milk.
吃完饭，他拿出手机，看今天的工作单。After breakfast, he checks today's job list on his phone.有三户人家要修水管，还有一家要装灯。Three families need pipe repairs, and one needs a light installed.
他把工具放进大包里，出门前再检查一次。He puts his tools into a big bag and checks them again before leaving.七点半，他骑摩托车出发去第一家。At seven thirty, he rides his scooter to the first house.
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