Make sure you understand these words, match them to the right definition.

Bungalow, shanty, suite, lodging, chalet, maisonette, estate, manor, chateau, residence

1 self-contained living accommodation often occupying two floors of a larger house and having its own outside entrance;

2 a landed estate, a large and imposing house;

3 a country house, castle, or manor house, esp in France;

4 a type of wooden house of Swiss origin, typically low, with wide projecting eaves, esp used as a ski lodge, garden house, etc;

5 a small, roughly built hut made from thin sheets of wood, tin or plastic where poor people live;

6 a small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion, usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener;

7 a large imposing house; mansion;

8 a large piece of landed property, esp in the country;

9 a number of connected rooms in a hotel forming one living unit;

10 a one-storey house, sometimes with an attic, usually surrounded by a veranda

5. Study the words and read the extracts about British and American dwelling choices. Fill in the gaps with suitable word.

AUrban, own, countryside, rows, housing, rent, detached, homes, landlord, mortgage, brick, interest, apartments, terraced, households

Most people in England live in …. areas. Towns and cities are spreading into their surrounding environment to cope with the increased populations. In England, an average of 7,000 hectares of farmland, …. and green space were converted to urban use every year between 1985 and 1998. This is almost the equivalent size of 9,600 international football pitches! More people are buying their own ….than in the past. About two thirds of the people in England and the rest of Britain either…., or are in the process of buying, their own home. Most others live in houses or flats that they … from a private… , the local council, or … association. People buying their property almost always pay for it with a special loan called a… , which they must repay, with… , over a long period of time, usually 25 years.

Most houses in England are made of stone or … from the local area where the houses are built. The colours of the stones and bricks vary across the country.

England has many types of homes. In the large cities, people often live in… , which are called flats. In most towns, there are streets of houses joined together in long… . They are called … houses. The most popular type of home in England is semi-detached (more than 27% of all homes), closely followed by … then terraced. Almost half of London's …. are flats, maisonettes or apartments.

Bresidents,condo, facilities, residence, amenities, utilities, maintenance, single-family, property

A condominium or … as this type of …. is commonly known is a residence that is divided up into units. The owner owns the space and holds title to the space between the walls of the unit. However, all common areas such as entry foyers, hallways and laundry rooms are jointly owned by all unit owners. Condos may have common recreation …. such as a swimming pool or gym for the residents to use. These common areas and …. are maintained using association fees the …. pay each month. Another advantage of owning a condo is that very often the heating, water and other …. charges may be paid out of the association fees as these utilities are shared.
Generally, a management group is employed by the board to manage the… , however, the condo board oversees this management. The board will decide on what repairs and … will be conducted first. One of the drawbacks of a condo is that the privacy is generally not what it is in a … residence.

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