Question

fill in the labels showing parts of a house.

1. under the roof: attic
2. top of the stairs: landing
3. as you walk in: hallway
4. the biggest bedroom: master bedroom
5. where people study, do paperwork, talk: den
6. leads to the garage: driveway

fill in the blanks.

1. i have a darkroom in the ......................... where i develop film. it’s perfect because there are no windows down there.
2. is there an ........................... where i can plug in this radio?
3. we keep our skis up in the ........................... during the summer. they’re out of the way up there.
4. let’s have a cold drink outside on the ........................... and watch the sunset.
5. the light switch is on the ........................... at the top of the stairs.
6. i’ve moved into a ........................... it’s much easier with only one room to clean!
7. we bought a ........................... it’s just like an apartment, except we’re the owners!

where in a typical home would you usually find these things?

1. forks and spoons
2. dental floss
3. coat hangers
4. a grater
5. a clothes dryer
6. a videocassette recorder
7. outdoor furniture
8. a computer
9. an electrical outlet

answer these questions yourself. then ask a friend or classmate the same questions.

1. do you live in a house, an apartment, or some other type of residence?
2. have you ever been in a mobile home? what was it like?
3. is it common to rent studio apartments in your country? if so, what kinds of people rent them?
4. would you rather rent a home or own one, if you had a choice?

Explanation:

Fill in the blanks (sample answers):

1. Step 1: Analyze the context (darkroom, no windows down there)

A basement is a common area with no windows, suitable for a darkroom.

Answer:

basement

1. Step 1: Analyze the context (plug in radio, needs an electrical outlet)

An outlet (or electrical outlet) is where you plug in devices.