1. Complete the definitions with a word from the box.

apartment block (us) / block of flats (uk) – semi-detached house – bungalow – cottage – terraced house – mansion – flat (uk) / apartment (us) – balcony

1. A set of rooms usually on one floor, often in a large building. ______________
2. A house which shares one wall with another to form a pair of houses. ______________
3. A house without stairs which is on one level. ______________
4. A small, old house, often in the countryside. ______________
5. A house in a line of similar houses. ______________
6. A very large and luxurious house. ______________
7. A large building containing many apartments. ______________
8. An outdoor platform connected to an upstairs flat. ______________

ANSWERS

1. flat / apartment
2. semi-detached house
3. bungalow
4. cottage
5. terraced house
6. mansion
7. apartment block / block of flats
8. balcony

2. Complete the sentences with the words below.

attic – basement – yard (US) / garden (UK) – stairs – landing – living room – dining room – bedroom – kitchen – bathroom – balcony – drive – fence

1. Go up the __________________________ and you’ll find the bedrooms upstairs.
2. There’s a small __________________________ at the top of the stairs.
3. We have dinner together every evening in the __________________________.
4. She keeps her old boxes in the __________________________ under the roof.
5. The washing machine is in the __________________________ downstairs.
6. The outdoor area around the house is called a __________________________.
7. There’s a wooden __________________________ around the house to keep the dog inside.
8. Our flat has a small __________________________ where we drink coffee in the morning.
9. We park the car on the __________________________ because the garage is full.
10. After work, we relax in the __________________________ and watch TV.
11. She’s cooking dinner in the __________________________.
12. I’m going to take a shower in the __________________________.
13. I’m going to sleep. I’ll be in the __________________________.

ANSWERS

1. stairs
2. landing
3. dining room
4. attic
5. basement
6. yard / garden
7. fence
8. balcony
9. drive
10. living room
11. kitchen
12. bathroom
13. bedroom

3. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

sofa (uk) / couch (us) – armchair – wardrobe – desk – bookcase – lamp – bedside table – cushion – rug – refrigerator / fridge – freezer – stove (us) / cooker (uk) – sink – dishwasher – cupboard (uk) / cabinet (us) – trash can (us) / bin (uk) – bathtub (us) / bath (uk) – shower – towel – toilet

1. She put a soft __________________________ on the sofa to make it more comfortable.
2. I keep my clothes in the __________________________ in my bedroom.
3. There’s a comfortable __________________________ next to the window where Grandpa sits.
4. I do my homework at my __________________________.
5. All the novels are on the __________________________ in the living room.
6. Please put the milk in the __________________________.
7. The ice cream is in the __________________________.
8. Turn on the __________________________ to cook the pasta.
9. After dinner, put the plates in the __________________________.
10. The dishes are in the __________________________.
11. We keep the glasses in the kitchen __________________________.
12. After the shower, dry yourself with a __________________________.
13. She relaxed in the __________________________.
14. Throw the rubbish in the __________________________.
15. Don’t forget to flush the __________________________.

ANSWERS

1. cushion
2. wardrobe
3. armchair
4. desk
5. bookcase
6. refrigerator / fridge
7. freezer
8. stove / cooker
9. dishwasher
10. sink
11. cupboard / cabinet
12. towel
13. bathtub / bath
14. trash can / bin
15. toilet

4. Replace the underlined words with the adjectives below.

charming – contemporary – cosy – cramped – dilapidated – lively

1. They bought an attractive old house in the countryside. __________________________
2. The flat is in a modern building in the city centre. __________________________
3. The living room feels warm and comfortable in winter. __________________________
4. The house looks in very bad condition after years without repairs. __________________________
5. The bedroom is uncomfortably small for three people. __________________________
6. She wants to live in a fun and exciting neighbourhood. __________________________

ANSWERS

1. charming
2. contemporary
3. cosy
4. dilapidated
5. cramped
6. lively