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

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