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Which of the following best describes the difference between a 'semi-detached house' and a 'terraced house'?
Which of the following best describes the difference between a 'semi-detached house' and a 'terraced house'?
- A semi-detached house is older and more traditional in style compared to a modern terraced house.
- A semi-detached house is typically larger and has more land surrounding it than a terraced house.
- A semi-detached house is always located in the countryside, while a terraced house is found in urban areas.
- A semi-detached house shares one wall with another house, while a terraced house is part of a row of identical houses. (correct)
In what context would it be most appropriate to use the term 'housing estate'?
In what context would it be most appropriate to use the term 'housing estate'?
- Indicating a rural area with scattered farmhouses and agricultural land.
- Discussing a newly developed area filled with similar houses. (correct)
- Referring to a historical district with buildings dating back to the medieval period.
- Describing a single, luxurious mansion with extensive gardens.
What distinguishes a 'mansion' from a 'castle'?
What distinguishes a 'mansion' from a 'castle'?
- A mansion is typically owned by royalty.
- A castle is a grand, often fortified residence with historical significance, whereas a mansion is a large, luxurious house. (correct)
- A mansion has a large defensive wall.
- Castles are typically smaller than mansions.
If someone is looking for 'tourist information', where would they most likely go?
If someone is looking for 'tourist information', where would they most likely go?
Which of these actions would most likely take place in a 'utility room'?
Which of these actions would most likely take place in a 'utility room'?
What is the primary function of 'central heating' in a home?
What is the primary function of 'central heating' in a home?
Which of the following activities would most likely involve using a 'dish washer'?
Which of the following activities would most likely involve using a 'dish washer'?
What is the purpose of 'blinds' in a room?
What is the purpose of 'blinds' in a room?
Which of the following is the most likely reason someone would 'water the plants'?
Which of the following is the most likely reason someone would 'water the plants'?
In the context of renting a flat, what role does the 'landlord' play?
In the context of renting a flat, what role does the 'landlord' play?
Flashcards
Bridge
Bridge
A raised structure providing passage over an obstacle.
Fence
Fence
A structure enclosing an area, typically for protection or privacy.
Ceiling
Ceiling
The part of a room enclosing the top.
Bedroom
Bedroom
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Dining room
Dining room
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Living room
Living room
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Blanket
Blanket
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Bin
Bin
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Washing machine
Washing machine
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Dishwasher
Dishwasher
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Study Notes
- These study notes cover vocabulary related to places of residence, activities, buildings, furniture, and housework.
Places of Residence
- Bench is ławka
- Bridge is most
- Crossroads is skrzyżowanie
- Cycle path is ścieżka rowerowa
- Fountain is fontanna
- Hedge is żywopłot
- Lawn is trawnik
- Pavement is chodnik
- Pedestrian crossing is przejście dla pieszych
- Playground is plac zabaw
- Rubbish bin is kosz na śmieci
- Street light is latarnia uliczna
- Street sign is znak drogowy
- Traffic is ruch uliczny
- Traffic jam is korek uliczny
- Traffic lights is sygnalizacja świetlna
Types of Houses
- Block of flats is blok
- Bungalow is dom parterowy
- Castle is zamek
- Cottage is domek na wsi
- Detached house is dom wolnostojący
- Flat is mieszkanie
- Mansion is rezydencja
- Palace is pałac
- Semi-detached house is dom bliźniaczy
- Skyscraper to drapacz chmur
- Terraced house to dom szeregowy
- Villa to willa
Activities
- Let (a flat) is wynajmować komuś mieszkanie
- Lock the door is zamknąć drzwi na klucz
- Move house is przeprowadzić się
- Move in/out is wprowadzić/wyprowadzić się
- Rent is wynajmować
- Repair is naprawiać
- Share (a room/a flat) is dzielić pokój/mieszkanie
Buildings and Places
- Airport is lotnisko
- Bus/tram stop is przystanek autobusowy/tramwajowy
- Car park is parking
- Cathedral is katedra
- Church is kościół
- Countryside is tereny wiejskie
- District is dzielnica
- Factory is fabryka
- Fire station is remiza
- Harbour is port
- Hospital is szpital
- Housing estate is dzielnica mieszkaniowa
- Library is biblioteka
- Main street is główna ulica
- Museum is muzeum
- Neighbourhood is sąsiedztwo
- Petrol station is stacja benzynowa
- Planetarium is planetarium
- Pond is staw
- Police station is posterunek policji
- Square is rynek
- Suburbs is przedmieścia
- Tourist information is informacja turystyczna
- Town hall is ratusz
- Train station is stacja kolejowa
- University is uniwersytet
- Village is wioska
People Around
- Estate agent is agent nieruchomości
- Flatmate is współlokator
- Landlord is właściciel
- Neighbour is sąsiad
- Owner is właściciel
- Tenant is lokator
Rooms and Parts of the House
- Attic is poddasze
- Balcony is balkon
- Basement is piwnica
- Bathroom is łazienka
- Bedroom is sypialnia
- Ceiling is sufit
- Chimney is komin
- Dining room is jadalnia
- Door is drzwi
- Drive is podjazd
- Fence is płot
- Fireplace is kominek
- Floor is podłoga
- Garage is garaż
- Garden is ogród
- Gate is brama
- Hall is korytarz
- Kitchen is kuchnia
- Lift is winda
- Living room is pokój dzienny
- Patio is patio, taras
- Roof is dach
- Shed is szopa
- Stairs are schody
- Steps are stopnie
- Study is gabinet
- Toilet is toaleta
- Utility room is pomieszczenie gospodarcze
- Wall is ściana
- Window is okno
- Windowsill is parapet
Describing Accommodation
- Convenient is wygodny
- Cosy is przytulny
- Enormous is olbrzymi
- Huge is olbrzymi
- Lively is tętniący życiem
- Messy is zabałaganiony, zabrudzony
- Impressive is imponujący
- Modern to nowoczesny
- Old-fashioned to staroświecki
- Original to oryginalny
- Peaceful is spokojny
- Picturesque to malowniczy
- Spacious to przestronny
- Tidy to uporządkowany
- Tiny to maleńki
- Unusual to nietypowy
- Wooden to drewniany
Furniture and Furnishings
- Armchair is fotel
- Basin is umywalka
- Bath is wanna
- Bedside table is stolik nocny
- Bin is kosz na śmieci
- Blanket is koc
- Blinds are żaluzje, rolety
- Bookcase is biblioteczka
- Bookshelf is półka na książki
- Carpet is dywan
- Central heating is centralne ogrzewanie
- Chest of drawers is komoda
- Coffee table is stolik do kawy
- Cooker is kuchenka
- Cupboard is szafka
- Curtains are zasłony
- Cushion is poduszka dekoracyjna
- Dining table is stół w jadalni
- Dishwasher is zmywarka
- Duvet is kołdra
- Electricity is elektryczność
- Fitted (kitchen) is kuchnia robiona na wymiar
- Fitted carpet is wykładzina
- Freezer is zamrażarka
- Fridge is lodówka
- Hammock is hamak
- Heater is grzejnik
- Iron is żelazko
- Kettle is czajnik
- Letter box is skrzynka na listy
- Mirror is lustro
- Oven id piekarnik
- Poster is plakat
- Pillow is poduszka
- Pot plant is roślina doniczkowa
- Rocking chair is fotel bujany
- Rug is dywanik
- Running water is bieżąca woda
- Shelf is półka
- Shower is prysznic
- Sink is zlew
- Sofa is sofa, kanapa
- Tablecloth is obrus
- Tap is kran
- Tiles are kafelki
- Tumble dryer is suszarka do ubrań
- Wallpaper is tapeta
- Wardrobe is szafa na ubrania
- Washbasin is umywalka
- Washing machine is pralka
Housework
- Clean the bathroom is posprzątać łazienkę
- Clear the table is posprzątać ze stołu
- Cook a meal is ugotować posiłek
- Do the ironing is prasować
- Do the washing is zrobić pranie
- Do the washing up is pozmywać naczynia
- Dry the dishes is wytrzeć naczynia
- Dust is ścierać kurz
- Feed the pets is nakarmić zwierzęta
- Load the dishwasher is załadować zmywarkę
- Make the bed is pościelić łóżko
- Put away clothes is schować ubrania
- Lay the table is nakryć do stołu
- Sweep the floor is zamieść podłogę
- Throw out the rubbish is wyrzucić śmieci
- Tidy up the room is uporządkować pokój
- Vacuum the carpet is odkurzyć dywan
- Wash the dishes is pozmywać naczynia
- Water the plants is podlać kwiatki
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