YIII. Complete the sentences with the words given below denoting items of furniture, furnishing or equipment.

1. A piece of furniture with drawers for keeping clothes in is called ______.

2. A large cover often made of wool to keep people warm in bed is a ______.

3. A piece of furniture which includes a cupboard, a wardrobe and a bookcase all connected together is called a _____.

4. A piece of fabric that is hung to cover a window is a _____.

5. A tall lamp that stands on the floor is called a _____.

6.A piece of fabric or paper used for drying things, especially your body is a _____.

7.A large cupboard for hanging clothes in is called a _____.

 

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8.Fabric bags filled with soft materials or feathers, especially those that are put on sofas are called _____.

9.A piece pf furniture like a table usually with drawers is a _____.

10.A comfortable chair with sides on which you can rest your arms is an _____.

11.A piece of kitchen equipment for preparing meals with an oven and gas or

electric rings is called _____.

12.A piece of electric equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh is called a _____.

(a chest of drawers; a plaid; a wall unit; a curtain; a standard lamp; a towel; a wardrobe; a cushion; a desk; an armchair; a cooker; a refrigerator)

 

IX. Which of the following pieces of furniture or equipment can’t you live without? Explain your choice.

• a refrigerator • an armchair

• a cooker • a desk

• a television set • a dining-table

• a computer • a music centre

• a bed • a bookcase

X. What do you use to clean the house? Match the given household objects with the actions given below.

a soap powder a dishcloth

a vacuum cleaner a dishwasher

a washing machine a mop

a scrubbing brush polish

a broom an iron

 

 

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XI. Imagine that you are looking for somewhere to live with your friends. Study the information from the advertisement about the apartments to let, answer the questions and explain your choice.

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1. Detached house, Green Area, 6 kms from the city center. Three large bedrooms, fully furnished, TV, video, telephone, washing machine, central heating. Near a bus stop. 500 grn. per month.

2. Small terraced house near the railway station. Large living room, three small bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and back garden. Partly furnished. Close to shops and bus stop. 20 minutes from the centre. 400 grn. per month.

3. Flat near city centre one double and one small on main road. Suitable for students. A kitchen and outside bathroom. Needs some repairs. 250 grn. per month.

4. Quiet house near park, 30 minutes from centre. Own rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Washing machine, TV. 350 grn. per month, including all bills.

Questions:

1. Which is nearest to the Institute? (1,2,3,4)

2. Which house might be noisy?

3. Which house offers the best facilities?

4. What kind of problems could each house have?

Probable explaining your reason:

- I would choose …

- I would definitely not choose …

XII. Translate into English using the words and expressions given below.

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1.Квартира знаходиться на четвертому поверсі п’ятиповерхової будівлі.

2. Цей багатоквартирний будинок розташований недалеко від центру міста.

3.На тролейбусі або метро можна дістатися до центральної площі хвилин за п’ять.

4.Район спокійний, квартира виходить вікнами у великий парк.

5.На жаль, в будинку немає ліфта.

6.У квартирі є світла і простора житлова кімната, спальня, кухня і ванна..

7. Кухня оснащена електроплитою, холодильником і пральною машиною.

8. У житловій кімнаті є диван, журнальний столик, декілька стільців, крісло і дві книжкові шафи.

9 Напроти дивана – телевізор.

10. У спальні ти можеш знайти ліжко, платяну шафу, нічний столик і велике дзеркало.

Vocabulary:

- apartment block – багатоквартирний будинок

- neighbourhood- район

- unfortunately- на жаль

- is fitted- забезпечена

- overlooks – виходить вікнами на....

- airy- просторий

- is equipped - оснащена

 

XIII. Match each part of the house with what is usually done there:

1) kitchen a) a place to wash

2) dining room b) a place to sleep

3) bedroom c) a place to leave your street clothes

4) garage d) a place to relax and talk

5) garden e) a place to cook

6) bathroom f) a place to grow flowers

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7) living room g) a place to keep a car

8) hall h) a place to keep garden tools

9)shed i) a place to keep household equipment

10)closet j) a place to eat