Types of Houses
Explain the difference between a detached house and a semi-detached house
A detached house stands alone, while a semi-detached house is joined to another house
Use the word “privacy” in a sentence
I need privacy when I study
Why is space important in a house?
Because people need comfort and room to live
Make a sentence with “there is/there are”
There are three rooms in my house
Describe your house (3–4 sentences)
I live in a flat. It is small but comfortable. There are two rooms
Which type of housing is usually cheaper and why?
Flats or terraced houses are cheaper because they share walls and space
What does “upkeep” mean? Give an example
Upkeep is the cost of maintaining a house, e.g. repairs and cleaning
What does it mean to share a house?
To live with other people and use things together
Correct the mistake: “There is many rooms”
There are many rooms
Give advantages and disadvantages of living in a flat
Advantages: cheap, convenient; disadvantages: noisy, less privacy
Which type of housing gives more privacy? Why?
Detached houses because they are not connected to other houses
What problems can renovation cause?
It can be expensive, noisy and time-consuming
Why do people need privacy?
To relax, focus and feel comfortable
Make a Conditional I sentence about housing
If I have money, I will buy a house
Would you prefer to rent or own a house? Why?
I prefer to own because it is more stable
Which type of housing is most common in your country? Why?
Flats because they are cheaper and save space
What is the difference between “rent” and “own”?
Rent means paying to live somewhere, own means the house belongs to you
What responsibilities does an owner have?
To pay for repairs, upkeep and take care of the house
Make a Conditional II sentence about your dream house
If I had a big house, I would live in the countryside
Describe your dream house
My dream house is big, modern and has a garden
Compare a flat and a cottage (3 differences)
A flat is in a building and cheaper, a cottage is separate, bigger and often in the countryside
Make a sentence using: owner, repair, rent
The owner repaired the house before renting it
Why is upkeep expensive in large houses?
Because they need more repairs, cleaning and maintenance
Compare: If I live in a flat vs If I lived in a house
If I live in a flat, I save money; if I lived in a house, I would have more space
Is it better to live in a house or a flat? Why?
A house is better because it gives more space and privacy