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Programme. Find their equivalents in your language.space(n) – an empty place (for something). E.g. That big table takes up too much space in my small kitchen. repair(v, n) – to put (something damaged, broken or not working correctly) back into good condition or make it work again. E.g. The garage said the car was so old it wasn’t worth repairing. Repairs to the roof will be expensive. owner(n) – If you are the owner of this house, it belongs to you. E.g. We’re now the proud owners of a new television. share(v) – use something together. E.g. Our house isn’t big enough for the children each to have their own room, so they have to share. privacy(n) – being alone, a right to keep your personal relationship or matters secret. E.g. I needed some privacy to read the letter carefully and understand it. responsible(adj) – having control over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it or them. E.g. Paul is responsible for washing the dishes. renovation(n) – process of repairing and making better. E.g. The museum is closed for renovation. If we buy this house, we will need to make extensive renovations. rent(v) – to allow (your house or land) to be lived in or used by someone else in exchange for a payment made regularly. E.g. They are renting their house (out) for the summer. upkeep(n) – the cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good and usable condition. E.g. The upkeep of larger old homes tends to be more than many people can afford. _b) Listen to the programme again. Note down the advantages And disadvantages of each type of houses. c) Compare your notes with your partner’s. Think of other Advantages and disadvantages. A) Complete the sentences with the words from ex. 4a. 1. Is there a lot of ... in your house / flat? 2. How much does it cost to ... a flat in your city or town? 3. Do you think your house or flat needs any ... or ...? 4. Which type of housing gives more ... : detached, semi-detached, terraced or a flat? 5. Would you like to be the ... of a mansion? 6. Do you have to ... your house with some neighbours? 7. Who is ... for the ... of your house or flat: your family or the state? B) Use the questions in ex. 5a to interview your classmate. Report your fi ndings to the group. Ask and answer. 1. What types of houses are there in Belarus? 2. What type of home do you live in? 3. Can your family afford the upkeep of your house or flat? 4. Is there enough space in the house / flat? 5. How often do you do repairs and renovations? 6. Who do you share your room with? 7. How can you get some privacy in your flat or house? LESSON 2.UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS Look at the picture of a house. Guess the meaning of the words On the labels. Communicative area:describing a house Active vocabulary:downstairs, upstairs, tiles, bricks, a fi replace, central heating, underneath, a microwave, a lounge, a settee, a radiator, a sink, a tap, a shower, a laundry basket, a carpet basement staircase lounge dining room bedroom electricity bathroom first floor (second floor – US) WC attic ground floor (first floor – US) garage study 2._a) Listen to Sam describing his house. What does he describe fi rst – downstairs or upstairs? What order does he describe the rooms in? _b) Listen again. Follow Sam’s description and look at the pic tures. Which of the pictures is the odd one out? – What’s the most shocking city in the world? – Electricity. tiles central heating cooling system – conditioner microwave bricks radiator fireplace central heating Date: 2016-01-03; view: 1741
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