Topical vocabulary. video cassette recorder

The Living room

divan

sofa/couch

pillow

ceiling

wall - unit

armchair

curtains/drapes

fireplace

lamp – shade

wall lamp

standard lamp

coffee table

end table

rug

wall – to - wall carpet

colour television

video cassette recorder

stereo system/hi – fi system

plant

painting

frame

mantel piece

picture

high – back chair

easy chair

rocking chair

bookcase

bookshelf

rack

The bedroom

bed

bedspread/quilt

sheet

cushion

blanket

pillowcase

bedside table

mirror

chair

ashtray

blinds

night table

alarm clock

chest of drawers

jewelry box

dresser

twin bed

double bed

bunk bed

convertible sofa

wall paper

cot

dressing stool/table

wardrobe

clothes - hanger

The dining room

dining room table

stool

built – in /cupboard

china cabinet

sideboard

china

chandelier

buffet

salad bowel

pitcher

serving bowel

serving platter

tablecloth

candlestick

candle

centerpiece

salt/pepper shaker

butter dish

serving cart

teapot

coffee pot

sugar bowel

creamer

The kitchen

dishwasher

faucet/tap

sink

kettle

saucepan

frying pan

dust pan

mop

broom

cabinet

microwave oven

stove

toaster

refrigerator

freezer

kitchen table

garbage pail/trash can

radio – set

vacuum cleaner

electric mixer

washing

machine

sewing machine

gas/electric cooker

food processor

The bathroom

shampoo

mirror

toothbrush

toothpaste

towel

soap

bathmat

sponge

bath

shower

toilet paper

scale

I. Name the pieces of furniture:

v we sit on

v things that use electricity

v things that reduce light

v things to put other things on or in

v things that are part of the structure of a house

v things you can turn on

v things used to decorate the house/the table

v things that hold cold/hot beverages and foods

II. Match these objects with a part of the house. See if your partner agrees.

III. Which word is correct?

1. Let’s get a (CD player/VCR) so that we can watch movies at home.

2. Would you turn on the (lamp/lampshade) please? I’m reading and I can’t see.

3. The sun is in my eyes. Would you mind closing the (rug/drapes)?

4. That’s a beautiful (frame/painting) on the wall. Who’s the artist?

5. Michael just got a new tape to play on his (stereo system/television).

6. Do you think this (fireplace/bookcase) is big enough to hold all these textbooks?

7. We really need to buy a (coffee table/loveseat) to go in front of the couch. Then we can have our dessert in the living room.

8. Jane, that throw pillow looks nice on your (curtains/sofa).

9. Paul, look at that old (photograph/painting) of me! My father took it when I was two.

10. That’s certainly an unusual picture frame on the (ceiling/wall)! Where did you get it?

11. We need something to hang over the (picture/mental piece).

12. That (end table/coffee table) looks great next to your sofa!

13. I think that (lamp/stereo) is on too loud.

14. I just love your new wall (table/unit)!

15. We enjoy making fires in our (fireplace/fireplace screen).

16. Martin, please put the fish on the serving (bowl/platter).

17. Julie, that’s a gorgeous china (cabinet/cart).

18. Fresh flowers and fruit make a beautiful (chandelier/centerpiece).

19. Ned, please pass the butter (dish/bowl).

20. Caroline’s aunt gave her a crystal (platter/pitcher) for serving lemonade.

21. Harry tripped over the (buffet/serving cart), and it rolled out of the dining room, down the hall, and into the living room.

22. We’re ready to eat. Henry, would you please light the (candles, candlesticks)?

23. Ellen, there’s a little salad left in the salad (shaker/bowl). Would you like some?

24. When Sally has people over for dinner, she puts all the food on the (buffet/china cabinet) and lets everyone serve themselves.

25. We keep all our best dishes in our (china/china cabinet).

26. This is a very comfortable dining room (chair/table).

27. This coffee smells wonderful! Where’s the (sugar bowl/salt shaker) and (pepper shaker/creamer)?

28. I just spilled some tomato sauce on your clean white (chandelier/tablecloth).

IV. Work in a chain asking the question” Where is the table in your living room?” Each time ask about a different piece of furniture, room. Answer the question, using different prepositions “It’s in the middle of the room”:

V. Work in pairs: S1 describes the room, saying exactly where his/her furniture and possessions are situated, S2 draws a square to represent S’1 room, marking each of the items mentioned. S1 explains what the possessions mean to him:

Eg: I got the vase from my aunt for my eighteenth birthday. It always reminds me of her. Also I really like its colour and shape.

VI. Fill in the prepositions where necessary:

1. There is a comfortable rocking chair … one … the windows.

2. I usually meet her … the landing when I go … … my flat.

3. There is a bookshop … the ground floor … this building.

4. There is a table and a few chairs … the balcony.

5. If you live … the suburb you’ll probably go to … train.

6. There is a TV – set … the right – hand corner.

7. … the left you can see a build – in - cupboard.

8. … the right … the bed there is a bedside table.

9. The dressing stool stands … front … the dressing table.

10. There is a vegetable garden … the cottage.

11. There is usually one storey … a bungalow.

12. Fetch the high chair. It is … the middle … the nursery.

13. Their semi – detached house is surrounded … a wooden fence.

14. He put the plates … the cupboard.

15. I usually sit … the sofa and my husband … an armchair.

16. I took the butter … of the fridge and put it …the table.

VII. Read, translate the sentences and write down the verbs, which will help you to describe a room:

a) She wants to move the gas stove closer to the window to be able to put the kitchen table between the sink and the stove.

b) Now that you’ve got this flat you may arrange the furniture.

c) Let’s choose some beautiful curtains to match the carpet.

d) My windows look out into a busy street.

e) His window looks onto a big lake.

f) The dining room windows give onto the garden, leading to the river.

g) The living room furniture was minimal, consisting of a leather armchair with a reading light beside it.

h) Dark green metal bookshelves covered four floors.

i) The villa was equipped with two telephones.

j) The room at the end of the house adjoined/adjacent (to) the library was the best guest – room.

k) The curtains were tightly drawn.

VIII. Translate the following sentences into English:

1. Мебель красивой конструкции и в современном стиле.

2. Мебель очень удобная.

3. Встроенная мебель дает больше свободной площади.

4. Комната сильно заставлена мебелью.

5. Мне нравиться, как у вас расставлена мебель.

6. Эта расстановка мебели делает комнату светлее.

7. В комнате много свободного места.

8. Поставьте диван у стены между окнами.

9. Узор этого ковра красивый.

10. Ковер не гармонирует с обивкой мебели.

11. Я люблю переставлять мебель.

IX. Think of your favourite room. You are going to tell your partner about it. Touch upon the following facts:

v what the room is used for;

v how it is decorated;

v what sort of furniture it contains;

v what kind of floor covering it has;

v what the windows look out on to;

v what the best thing is in the room;

v the things you’d like to change about it;

v in what way your favourite room reflects your personality.

X. Work in pairs. Read the advertisements below and then discuss these questions:

v Which of the flats sounds the best? And which sounds the worst? Why?

v What is not mentioned in the ads that you could only find out by viewing them?

a) Superb 2 – bedroom apartment, overlooking Queen’s park. 3 mins Greenwood Station. Newly decorated living room and bedrooms. Compact modern kitchen. Bathrooms with shower. Extensive views over nearby countryside.

b) Charming ground – floor flat with secluded garden. Living room. 1 bedroom. Spacious kitchen. Shower room. Available July to September.

c) Delightful south – facing living room with balcony. 1 good – sized bedroom. Kitchen and bathroom.

XI. What does home mean to you? Read some people’s answers. Which three do you relate to most and Why?

v Home is a roof over my head.

v Home is a warm bed.

v Home is warmth, love and safety.

v Home is all the effort and sacrifice that I’ve ever made.

v Home is where my mother is.

v Home is where most of my memories are.

v Home is where I can scream at the top of my lungs and no one minds.

v Home is where you always want to go back to.

Note: When describing a house/building/place, your description should include:

a) the passage mentioning the exact location of the house/building/place you describe;

b) the passage where the main aspects of the house/building/place (atmosphere, sights, etc.) should be analysed in detail;

c) the passage where your feelings about the house/building/place should be mentioned.

Use a wide variety of factual adjectives (huge, enormous, etc.) and opinion adjectives (charming, fabulous, etc.)

Use your senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) when you describe a /house/building/place to make your description more vivid.

Use different techniques to start and finish your description:

a) using your senses to describe the surroundings etc;

b) using Direct Speech;

c) describing people’s feelings and reactions about a house/building/place;

d) creating anticipation, mystery, suspense.

XII. Read the model and underline the adjectives and other techniques which make it more interesting and vivid.

Our house is in a quiet neighbourhood in Oakridge. Every time when I walk into it, I feel an immediate sense of warmth and security.

It’s the most noticeable house in the street because of its colourful garden. There is a long driveway which leads to the house, and even before you enter through the old oak front door you can hear the sound of the happy voices of the large family that lives within.

The front door opens into a spacious hall. Downstairs there’s a bright kitchen with an open fireplace and a large wooden table where we all sit chatting for hours on winter evenings. The air is usually filled with the delicious smells of my mother’s cooking. Next to the kitchen is the living room, which is usually untidy as this is the place where we go to relax, watch TV or listen to music. As you go upstairs you can see doors leading to five bedrooms and two bathrooms. My bedroom has an antique four – poster bed and a dressing table next to the window. This is where I wake up every morning to the delightful sound of birds singing and the refreshing smell of coffee from downstairs.

When my friends come to my house they often describe it as a dream house, but to me it’s just “home sweet home”.

XIII. Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Discuss with a partner.

a) My ideal home would be a … with … and ….

b) It would have a view overlooking ….

c) The rooms would be painted ….

d) On the floor I’d have ….

e) The most beautiful room would be ….

f) I would share my home with ….

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