Высказывания о доме

At the back of our house there is a kitchen garden. – На заднем дворе имеется огород.

At the front of our house we have a court/ a flower bed/ a flower garden/ a lawn. – Перед домом есть площадка для игр/ клумба/ цветник/ лужайка.

Being away for so long I feel homesick. – Когда я долго вдали от дома, я скучаю по дому.

East or West home is best./ There is no place like home – Нет ничего лучше дома.

I don’t have a very active social life. I’m more of a home bird. – Я не очень люблю бывать в обществе. Я домосед.

I like comfort as a cat. – Я люблю уют, как кошка.

Isn’t it a comfortable room? – Ну разве это не уютная комната?

It makes the room seem bigger/ lighter. – Это делает комнату больше/ светлее.

It was a pleasure to have you. – Было очень приятно принимать Вас у нас в доме.

Make yourself at home. – Чувствуйте себя как дома.

What a nice cosy room! – Какая чудесная уютная комната!

The house is in good repair. – Дом в хорошем состоянии.

The house needs painting/ redecorating. – Дом нуждается в покраске/ ремонте.

There is not enough room for two beds here. – Здесь не хватит места для двух кроватей.

The room is cluttered with things/crowded. – Комната захламлена/заставлена вещами.

We have a flat with two rooms. – У нас квартира из двух комнат.

Where does this door lead to? – It leads into the yard. – Куда ведет эта дверь? – Она ведет во двор.

1. Прочитайте и прослушайте диалоги.

2.1

Anna I say, Cindy, you are moving, are you?

Cindy Yes, we are. And we expect you to come to our house warming party.

Anna Sure. You are lucky, you know.

Cindy Oh, yes. Three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, a balcony overlooking a flower garden.

Anna Is it in that new multi-storied house opposite the market?

Cindy Yes. Isn’t that fine! Five minutes from the metro.

Anna Weren’t you sorry to leave your old home?

Cindy No. You can’t compare the new flat with the old one. The new one is comfortable and

spacious. Do come with your family, will you?

Anna Yes, thank you.

2.2

Paul What a marvelous flat! Lucky you are, Alex!

Alex Yes, it’s a fine flat indeed. The house is the last word of comfort. Let’s have a look

round.

Paul A sitting room? Such a nice cream colour of the wall paper. It’s beautiful.

Alex This is Rita’s choice. And the floor covering is nice too, isn’t it?.

Paul Yes, is it a parquet?

Alex Yes. Now let’s have a look at the kitchen. It’s the dream of any housewife.

Paul Rita must be happy to have so many appliances to help her.

Alex Yes. More than I can tell you. The whole family’s favourite place, you know.

Paul I see. Where does this door lead to?

Alex It leads into the nursery.

Paul And what do the windows face?

Alex They face a side street.

Paul You are lucky. Mine face a bus stop, and it’s rather noisy there.

Alex Can’t bear any noise when I’m having rest. Let’s go into the sitting room. Rita is

waiting for us.

2.3

(renting a room)

A Have you a room to let?

B Yes, I have two rooms to let. Allow me to show you the rooms? Come this way, please.

A It’s a rather pleasant-looking room indeed.

B How long will you require it?

A I intend to stay for six months. What’s the price by the month?

B It’s € 300 together with electricity.

A OK.

B When will you move in?

A On August 1^st if I may.

B Yes, sure. But if you are not comfortable, you must give a week’s notice.

A Settled. Thank you very much.