TYPES OF HOUSES
What makes 'a house' into 'a home'?
Phrases that use "house" and "home"
"House" and "home" are used in different phrases. Try to guess whether each of these phrases should use "house" or "home":
key
1. a single-family home 2. a dog house 3. clean the house 4. on house arrest 5. a home loan 6. a home owner 7. a house sitter 8. home improvement 9. home school your children 10. a beach house 11. my hometown |
house
- Chimney [‘ʧimni] – дымоход
- Antenna [æn’tenə]– антенна
- Roof [ru:f]– крыша
- Skylight [‘skailait]– световой люк
- doorbell [‘dɔ:bel]– дверной звонок
- gutter [‘gΛtə]– водосточный желоб
- drainpipe [‘dreinpaip] – водосточная труба
- shutter [‘ʃΛtə]- ставень
- windowpane [‘windəupein] – оконное стекло
- balcony [‘bælkəni]- балкон
- windowsill [‘windəusil] — подоконник
- porch [pɔ:ʧ] –крыльцо
- shingle [ʃiŋgl]– кровельная плитка
- door knocker [‘dɔ:,nɔkə]– дверной молоток
- French door [frenʧ,dɔ:]– французское окно
- bay window [‘bei,windəu] – эркер
- front door [‘frΛnt,dɔ:] – парадная дверь
- wall [wɔ:]– стена
- garage [gæra:Ʒ]– гараж
- window box [‘windəu,bɔks] – наружный ящик для растений
- basement [‘beismənt]– цокольный этаж, подвал
- step [step]– ступенька
- driveway [‘draivwei] – подъездная дорожка
- lawn [lɔ:n] – газон, лужайка
- mailbox [‘meilbɔks] – почтовый ящик
living room
- ceiling fan [‘si:liŋ fæn]– вентилятор на потолке
- ceiling [‘si:liŋ] – потолок
- wall [wɔ:l] – стена
- frame [freim] – рамка
- picture [‘pikʧə] – картина
- vase [va:z] — ваза
- mantel [‘mæntəl]–каминная полка
- fireplace [‘faiəpleis] – камин
- fire [‘faiə] – огонь
- log [lɔg] – полено
- banister [‘bænistə] – перила
- stairs [steəz] – лестница
- step [step] – ступенька
- desk [desk] – письменный стол
- carpeting [‘ka:pitiŋ] – ковровое покрытие
- armchair [a:m’ʧeə] — кресло
- remote control [ri’məut kən’trəul]– пульт
- television [‘teliviʒn] – телевизор
- wall unit [wɔ:l ‘ju:nit]] – стенка (мебель)
- stereo system [‘steriəu ‘sistəm] – музыкальный центр
- speaker [‘spi:kə]– динамик
- bookcase [‘bukkeis] – книжный шкаф
- curtains [‘kɜ:tənz] – шторы
- cushion [‘kuʃn] – подушка
- sofa [‘səufə] – диван
- coffee table [‘kɔfi ‘teibl]– кофейный столик
- lampshade [‘læmpʃeid]– абажур
- lamp [læmp] – лампа
- table [‘teibl]– стол
bedroom
- hook [huk] – крючок
- hanger [‘hæŋə] – вешалка
- closet [‘klɔzit]– платяной шкаф
- jewellery box [‘ʤu:əlri bɔks]– шкатулка
- mirror [‘mirə] – зеркало
- comb [kəum] – расческа
- hairbrush [‘heəbrΛʃ] — щетка для волос
- alarm clock [ə’la:m,klɔk]– будильник
- bureau [bjuə’rəu] – комод с зеркалом
- curtain [‘kɜ:tən] – занавеска
- air conditioner [‘eəkən,diʃnə]– кондиционер
- blinds [blaindz] – жалюзи
- tissues [‘tiʃu:z] / ‘[tisju:z] – бумажные салфетки
- headboard [‘hedbɔ:d]– изголовье кровати
- pillowcase [‘piləukeis]– наволочка
- pillow [‘piləu] – подушка
- mattress [‘mætrəs] – матрас
- box spring [‘bɔks,spriŋ] – пружинный матрас
- sheet [ʃi:t]– простыня
- blanket [‘blæŋkit] – одеяло
- bed [bed] – кровать
- quilt [kwilt] – стеганное одеяло
- bedspread [‘bedspred] – покрывало
- footboard [‘futbɔ:d] – изножье кровати
- light switch [‘lait,swiʧ]– выключатель
- phone [fəun] – телефон
26.b. jack [ʤæk]– розетка
27. bedside table [‘bed,said ‘teibl]– тумбочка, прикроватный столик
28. rug [rΛg] – коврик
29. floor [flɔ:] – пол
30. chest of drawers [‘ʧestəv’drɔəz]– комод
questions
1. Do you live in a house or a fiat? What is your house or fiat like?
2. Would you like to move to a bigger house or fiat?
3. Do you think it is better to live in a house or in a fiat?
4. What is the most important thing for you about a home?
5. Are there any beautiful buildings in your surroundings ? Why do you find them beautiful ?
6. Is it better to rent or own a flat?
7. Would you like to live in a castle? Why (not ) ?
8. If you could buy a home in any part of the world, where would it be? Why?
9. How do you get on with your neighbours?
10. Which pieces of household equipment do you consider necessary?
l1. What is an ideal kitchen like?
12. What makes 'a house' into 'a home'?
13. How are the walls decorated in your home?
14. When you buy a house – what are the main things you look for?
15. How can you protect your home from getting too hot in summer?
16. What can you do if you want to improve your home?
17. What are the typical forms of housing in Belarus?
18. What types of homes do British people prefer?
19. How many different kinds of dwellings can you name?
20. How do you imagine the home of the future? What makes home a special place?
2. Would you like to move to a bigger house or fiat?
3. Do you think it is better to live in a house or in a fiat?
4. What is the most important thing for you about a home?
5. Are there any beautiful buildings in your surroundings ? Why do you find them beautiful ?
6. Is it better to rent or own a flat?
7. Would you like to live in a castle? Why (not ) ?
8. If you could buy a home in any part of the world, where would it be? Why?
9. How do you get on with your neighbours?
10. Which pieces of household equipment do you consider necessary?
l1. What is an ideal kitchen like?
12. What makes 'a house' into 'a home'?
13. How are the walls decorated in your home?
14. When you buy a house – what are the main things you look for?
15. How can you protect your home from getting too hot in summer?
16. What can you do if you want to improve your home?
17. What are the typical forms of housing in Belarus?
18. What types of homes do British people prefer?
19. How many different kinds of dwellings can you name?
20. How do you imagine the home of the future? What makes home a special place?
proverbs and sayings
- Home is wherever mum is.
- An Englishman's home is his castle.
- East or West home is best.
- Every bird likes its own nest.
- Every dog is a lion at home.
- The wider the roam, the welcomer home.
- Men make houses, women make homes.