Vocabulary

1. VOCABULARY Look at the photos. What types of homes are they? Listen and choose from the words below. What type of home do you live in?

(Nhìn vào những bức ảnh. Đó là những loại nhà nào? Nghe và chọn từ các từ dưới đây. Bạn sống trong loại nhà nào?)

Types of homes

bungalow detached house farmhouse flat houseboat mansion

mobilehome semi-detached house terraced house thatched cottage villa

Answer:

A. villa

B. thatched cottage

C. terraced house

D. flat

I'm living in a flat.

2. VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Listen to the words below. Put them into two groups: those that are more likely to be a) parts of a house and b) in a garden.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hãy lắng nghe những lời dưới đây. Xếp chúng thành hai nhóm: những nhóm có nhiều khả năng là a) các bộ phận của ngôi nhà và b) trong vườn)

Parts of ahouse and garden

attic balcony basement cellar conservatory drive extension fence

flowerbed garage gate hall hedge landing lawn path patio pond

porch shutters sliding doors stairs swimming pool

Parts of a house: attic. ...

Answer:

Parts of a house: attic, balcony, basement, cellar, conservatory, extension, hall, landing, porch, shutters, sliding doors, stairs.

In a garden: drive, fence, flowerbed, garage, gate, hedge, lawn, path, patio, pond, swimming pool.

3. Which is the odd-one-out? Explain why. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

(Đâu là cái khác biệt? Giải thích vì sao. Đôi khi cũng có khả năng có nhiều hơn một câu trả lời)

1. cellar basement attic

2. lawn path porch

3. detached house semi-detached house terraced house

4. fence gate hedge

5. houseboat mobilehome villa

Answer:

1. The odd-one-out is "attic" because it is the only one of the three options located at the top of the house, while "cellar" and "basement" are both located underground.

2. The odd-one-out is "porch" because it is the only one of the three options that is a covered area attached to the front of a house, while "lawn" and "path" are both outdoor features.

3. The odd-one-out is "terraced house" because it is the only one of the three options where houses are connected together in a row, while "detached house" and "semi-detached house" are both standalone houses.

4. The odd-one-out is "hedge" because it is the only one of the three options that is a living, plant-based barrier, while "fence" and "gate" are both man-made structures.

5. The odd-one-out is "villa" because it is the only one of the three options that typically refers to a large, luxurious house located in a suburban or rural area, while "houseboat" and "mobile home" are both types of homes that are more mobile and often smaller in size.

4. Listen to an estate agent showing someone round a house. Which seven parts of the house are mentioned in the dialogue?

(Nghe một đại lý bất động sản cho ai đó xem một ngôi nhà. Bảy phần nào của ngôi nhà được đề cập trong cuộc đối thoại?)

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

5. VOCABULARY Match nine of the words below with meanings 1-8. Check the meaning of all the words.

(Nối chín từ dưới đây với nghĩa từ 1-8. Kiểm tra ý nghĩa của tất cả các từ)

Describing houses and rooms

beautifully restored charming contemporary conveniently located cosy

cramped dilapidated impressive peaceful popular /lively area remote

spacious substantial tiny

1. uncomfortably small 5 modern

2. very small 6. in a good location

3. quiet 7. in very bad condition

4. far from other places 8 large (two words)

Answer:

1. cramped - uncomfortably small

2. tiny - very small

3. peaceful - quiet

4. remote - far from other places

5. contemporary - modern

6. conveniently located - in a good location

7. dilapidated - in very bad condition

8. spacious - large (two words)

6. Listen again. Complete the sentences with words or phrases from the list in exercise 5.

(Lắng nghe một lần nữa. Hoàn thành các câu với các từ hoặc cụm từ từ danh sách trong bài tập 5)

1. It’s _____________ near to the shops.

2. We're in a very _____________ of town.

3. On the right is the living room. _____________, isn't it?

4. ‘It’s _____________'. ‘It certainly isn’t _____________, but I wouldn't say it’s _____________.

5. The back fence is very _____________.

6. There’s a _____________ view from the window.

7. It could be _____________.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

7. Listen to four people describing their homes. Match sentences a—e with speakers 1—4. There is one extra sentence.

(Nghe bốn người mô tả ngôi nhà của họ. Ghép câu a—e với người nói 1—4. Còn một câu phụ)

This home

a. is not as modern as the owners would like.

b. did not cost very much.

c. is very dilapidated.

d. has got wonderful views.

e. is in a remote location.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

8. SPEAKING KEY PHRASES Work in pairs. Describe your home to your partner. Use the phrases below to help you.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Mô tả nhà của bạn cho đối tác của bạn. Sử dụng các cụm từ dưới đây để giúp bạn)

Describing where you live

It’s a flat / detached house / terraced house.

It’s in the town centre / on the outskirts / in the suburbs.

There's a park / There are some shops nearby.

It’s got ... (bedrooms).

There is ... (other rooms).

There’s / There isn’t a garden / drive, etc.

It’s a bit / very ... (adjective).

Answer:

Partner: Hi there, can you tell me about your home?

You: Sure! I live in an apartment in Hanoi city center. It's a modern flat with two bedrooms.

Partner: That sounds nice. Is it near any shops or parks?

You: Yes, there are plenty of shops nearby and a park just a few blocks away.

Partner: That's great! Does your apartment have any other rooms besides the bedrooms?

You: Yes, it has a spacious living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

Partner: Nice! And what about a garden or a driveway?

You: Unfortunately, there isn't a garden or a driveway, but there is a parking lot nearby.

Partner: I see. And how would you describe your apartment?

You: It's very cozy and comfortable, but it can be a bit noisy at times due to the city center location.

Partner: I understand. Thank you for telling me about your home.