THE HOUSE Read the text below and look at the picture A room of my own This is my living-room It's where I spend most of my free time when I'm at home and where I sit with friends when they visit In the centre of the room there's a coffee table and on it there's an ashtray I don't smoke but some of my friends do! Under the coffee table there's a really lovely rug that I bought when I was on holiday in India a couple of years ago Next to the rug, on the left you can see the sofa and on it there are some cushions They have the same pattern as the sofa I don't sit on the sofa much, I prefer the rocking chair which is on the right next to the window I like to have lots of light in the living-room so there are two lights there's the lampstand next to the sofa and hanging from the ceiling in the centre of the room is the overhead light I also have a choice of heating In the centre of the far wall there is a lovely fireplace that is very nice in winter When I'm feeling lazy and don't want to go and get the coal and wood, I use the electric fire which is next to the fireplace Above the fireplace on the mantelpiece, there's a vase of flowers and a postcard from my brother, and on the wall there's a painting of a mountain My living-room is also my favourite place for reading so next to the painting there are some bookshelves where I keep all my favourite books Now use the description and the picture to write the names of the numbered objects below QUESTIONS FOR STUDENTS HOME SWEET HOME Discuss or debate the questions below Remember to support your answers! -Do you like your home? Please explain -Do you like your neighborhood? Please explain -Do you have a favorite room at home? If yes, what is it? Why you like it so much? -Do you have a room that you dislike in your home? If yes, what is it? Why you dislike it so much? -Where you live? -Why you live where you do? Please explain -What adjectives would you use to describe your home? Why did you choose these adjectives? Please explain -What does "home sweet home" mean? Please explain -What are homes typically like in your country? Please explain -If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you want to live? Why? -What does your dream house look like? Please describe it -Have you ever lived in a dump? How about in a dangerous place? How about in a place that was posh? -Which is better, a small house or a large apartment? Why you think so? -Have you ever done any DIY on your home? If yes, what did you do? -Is your home just a place to eat and sleep every day? Why/not? -What would you like to change about your current home? Please explain -Which is better, a place in the country or a place in the city? Why you think so? -What is the difference between a "house," "condo," "apartment (or flat)," and "townhouse?" Please explain -What is the last thing that you bought for your home? Why did you buy it? -What is the next thing that your want to buy for your home? Why you want to buy it? Please explain Rooms in a House Attic Ballroom People store things in the attic A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held Box Room A small room used for storage Cellar Underneath the house Cloakroom A small room where people put their coats Conservatory A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants Dining Room A room where people eat Drawing Room A room in stately homes where rich people entertain Games Room A room in large houses where games are played Hall The entrance passage to a house Larder A small room used for the storage of food Library A room where books are kept Lounge Another name for living room Music Room A room where people play music Office A room where people work Pantry A small room used to store kitchen and dining items Parlour Old fashioned word for living room Sitting Room Another name for living room Spare Room/ Guest Room Toilet Utility Room A room where guests sleep A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC) A room where appliances such as washing machines are used Things you may find around the house light bulb(s) plug(s) socket(s) torch(es) ceiling light(s) lamp(s) curtain(s) lock(s) key(s) shelf (shelves) (tele)phone(s) box(es) plug(s) battery (batteries) photo(graph)(s) Naturally Speaking ceiling | door | floor | wall | window Dialogue Here is a conversation between Mrs Smith (Joan) and husband Steve It's Saturday and Joan and Steve are decorating Joan Steve, you missed a bit Steve Where? Joan Here, on the wall just by the window, you can see a patch of white Steve Oh yes, I see it It's difficult in this light Joan I know, well at least we have finished this room, only five more to go Steve Joan Steve Joan Are you sure you want to put wallpaper up in the lounge? Yes, but don't worry, I'm really good at wallpapering I just wish that John would decide on what he wants his room doing in I know, it's difficult when you're a boy At least he's grown out of Star Wars, I keep thinking he'll ask for red and black or something equally gruesome Yes, but it is his room I'm glad we decided not to move though Maybe we should think about building an extension to the kitchen instead Steve One thing at a time please! Lets get this decorating over and done with first Joan Ha! Oh by the way you missed a bit by the door too! Steve Hmmm, thanks Here's a brush