Additional exercise

Complete this text. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the

beginning (0).

Restoring а famous garden

My garden аt Соmрtоn Acres is less (0) than 70 years old. However, several important features had been allowed to fall into а very bad condition by the (1)_______I bought the property. Му first task has been to repair (2)______ features. It (З)_________become difficult to reach the places in the garden with the best views because so (4)__________paths were in such poor condition. The Italian formal garden, for example, has always (5)_________many visitors, and as а result its paths were in a terrible state. But hundreds of metres of paths (6)_______recently been reраirеd.

We have also done a (7)________of work on many of the garden’s wooden buildings. A major job was (8)________ completely rebuild the roof of the Japanese summer house. We also (9)_________ the greenhouses to a more practical location. Work (10)_________this is essential before you can get on(11)________the real business of gardening. I am not sure (12)_________

the visitors realize how much work of this (13)__________is necessary. But I (14)__________ thoroughly enjoying the job of returning the garden to (15)___________former glory.

Discusswith the class the concept of house and homeand their connection with and impact on the land.

As a class, develop a summaryof the factors that influence the kinds of houses. Discuss the following:

• is the house permanent, transportable or other?

• what are the elements of the house and what are their purpose?

• are there any special features of the house and what are their purpose?

• how does the house meet comfort needs?

• does the house or household consist of one building or a collection of buildings?

• is there a relationship between the buildings which is culturally important?

• is there a relationship between the house and the rest of the community?

• what is the relationship between the house and the natural environment?

Episode 1

A Place of Our Own

Since they got married, Marilyn and Richard Stewarts have lived with Richard’s parents (Ellen and Philip). Now Marilyn and Richard would like to buy a place of their own. To own a home is part of the American dream. Housing often costs Americans about 1/3 of the money they earn. Recently, the cost of housing in the United States has gone up faster than personal earnings. Therefore, many Americans cannot afford to buy a home of their own.

The living room of the Stewarts’ home. Marilyn is talking to her mother-in-law Ellen.

Marilyn: Ellen, I’d like your opinion.

Ellen: About what?

Marilyn: Well, Richard and I feel that with a baby coming we need to have our own place to live.

Ellen: Oh.

Marilyn: Well, what do you think about Richard and me looking for a small house or an apartment at this point in our lives?

Ellen: We love having you here, and there is room, and...and when the baby comes, the baby can stay in your room for a while.

Marilyn: Richard feels we need to find a small house.

Ellen: I remember when I was pregnant with Richard, Philip and I were living with Grandma and Grandpa. Philip was a young doctor, and he kept talking about having a house of our own. It’s natural.

Marilyn: What did you do ?

Ellen: We looked at a lot of houses.

Marilyn: Did you find one?

Ellen: Oh, not at first. We couldn't afford it. Grandpa wanted to lend us the money to buy one, but Philip is too independent. He didn't want to borrow any money.

Marilyn: Sounds like Richard.

Ellen: They're all alike. Richard is a real Stewart. He's independent, and sometimes just stubborn.

Marilyn: When did you buy a house?

Ellen: After Richard was born. I was teaching music, and Philip was opening his first medical office.

Marilyn: Where was the house?

Ellen: Right here in Riverdale. Of course, it was a small house, but just right for us.

Marilyn: It's funny. History repeats itself. Now Richard and I are having a baby, and we probably won't be able to afford a house right away, either.

Ellen: Why don't you look at some houses, Marilyn?

Marilyn: Good idea.

Ellen: Look in the real-estate section of Sunday's Times. You'll learn a lot.

Marilyn: Maybe we should speak to a real-estate agent about a house.

Ellen: And a bank about a mortgage.

Marilyn: I'll talk to Richard about it. I think it's a good idea, Ellen. We can learn a lot by asking.

Ellen: And if I can be of any help, let me know. As a matter of fact, my friend Virginia Martinelli is a real-estate agent.

Marilyn: Good.

Ellen: You won't believe this, but she sold us our first house and this one.

Marilyn: Well, I'll talk to Richard about it the minute the comes home and we'll go to see her. And thanks for the advice about the house.

Ellen: And remember, we love having you here. There's no need to rush.

1. Richard and Marilyn are thinking about buying a house. What things about their situation and Ellen and Philip’s situation years ago are similar? Write four similar things.

2. Ellen gives Marilyn some advice. Which of the following does she make to Marilyn?

a) Look at some houses

b) Save more money

c) Find better jobs

d) Look in the newspaper

e) Go to a bank

f) Call a real-estate agent

g) Do not rush to buy a house

h) Move far from the city

Unit II: PLANNING

Look at what advice some people gave about choosing an area to live in. Match the first part of each sentence 1—4 with the second part A-D.

1. Being near а hotel isn’t so important

2. It’s nice to have a friendly restaurant nearby

З. You should find out

4. It’s good to be near the shops

A if you suddenly realize you need bread.

B for times when you don’t want to cook.

С what sports you can do in the area.

D if you have your own home.

Here are some more opinions about where to live. Choose the correct alternative: A or В, to complete each sentence.

1. In my opinion, _______is the most important thing.

A living near your school

B your home near your school

2. If you live in а flat or only have a small garden, ________to live close to a park.

A it’s almost important

B it’s quite important

3. Personally, _________being near a cinema is very important because you can watch DVDs at home.

A I’m not thinking

B I don’t think

4. What do you think about the importance ________near restaurants?

A to live

B of living

5. How important are sports facilities from your _________?

A point of view

B opinion

Think of different ways to complete these sentences about your town. When you have decided on the best way, write your answers in the spaces.

1. Some people live in _____________.

2. The majority of people live in_____________.

3. The worst kind of housing is _____________.

4. Probably the worst problem with housing is _____________.

5. Another difficult problem is_____________.

6. The most urgent thing to do is_____________.

Think about your ideal house – the house you’d mоst like to live in.

Try to draw this house. Can you write a short description of your house?

- Imagine where it would be.

- What would you see from the windows?

- What would it be like inside?

- How many rooms would it have?

Complete this sentence in as many ways as you can.

In 20 years’ time, I expect that houses _________________

Date: 2015-12-24; view: 921