English Vocabulary in Use - Houses, Rooms, and Objects PDF
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This document provides a list of different types of houses, rooms, and everyday objects in a home. It includes common types of houses, such as detached, terraced, bungalow, and semi-detached. It also lists various rooms in the house, from master bedroom and utility rooms to more specialized rooms like cellars, attics. Finally, it presents everyday household objects like remote controls, phone chargers, and kitchen utensils showcasing a range of English vocabulary.
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# Types of houses/places people live in * **Detached house** - not joined to any other house * **Terraced house** - joined to several houses to form a row * **Bungalow** - a house with only one storey (no upstairs) * **Semi-detached house** - joined to one other house **self-contained flat:** doe...
# Types of houses/places people live in * **Detached house** - not joined to any other house * **Terraced house** - joined to several houses to form a row * **Bungalow** - a house with only one storey (no upstairs) * **Semi-detached house** - joined to one other house **self-contained flat:** does not share facilities with any other **cottage:** a small house in the country or in a village **studio flat:** a small apartment for one or two people, usually with one large room for sleeping and living in, a bathroom and sometimes a separate kitchen **villa:** a large house with big gardens or a rented house in a holiday resort/tourist area # Places in the home You probably already know the names of most rooms and locations in a typical home. Here are some less common ones and what they are for. * **master/main bedroom:** the largest, most important bedroom * **utility room:** usually just for the washing machine, freezer, etc. * **shed:** small building separated from the house usually for storing garden tools * **attic/loft:** space in the roof of a house used for storing things; it can also be converted into an extra living space with stairs leading up to it (attic/loft conversion) * **cellar:** room below ground level, no windows, used for storing things * **basement:** room below ground level, with windows, for living/working * **studio:** a room in which a painter or photographer works * **landing:** flat area at the top of a staircase * **hall/hallway:** open area as you come into a house * **porch:** covered area before an entrance door * **terrace or patio:** paved area between house and garden for sitting and eating, etc. * **drive:** a short road leading from the street to the house or garage; you can drive/park on it # Everyday objects in the home * **remote (control)** * **corkscrew** * **phone charger** * **peeler** * **toilet roll** * **chopping board** * **(coat) hanger** * **ironing board** - /ˈaɪərənɪŋ bɔːd/ * **dustpan and brush** * **grater** * **table mat** * **socket** # Common mistakes You do housework, do the ironing, do the hoovering, do the washing-up. (NOT make housework)
