Unit 6: Is There a View?

Quick Check

B. Comprehension. Answer yes or no about the house on page 48.

1. yes, There’s a rug in the bedroom.
2. no There isn’t a dishwasher in the kitchen.
3. yes, there are trees in the yard.
4. no There aren’t any flowers in the dining room.
5. no There is a motorcycle in the garage.

3. Grammar

A. Complete the conversation.
Use there is / there are or there isn’t / there aren’t.

A: This room is great. There is a nice bed.
B: Is there a sofa?
A: No, there isn't. But there are chairs and a table.
B: Is there a bathroom?
A: Yes, there is. It’s upstairs.
B: Is there a TV?
A: No, there isn't. This is a room for a student.

C. Compare Ali’s and Adel’s apartments. Share your sentences with a partner.

Adel's apartment has two bedrooms.

Ali's apartment has one bedroom.

There is a dining room in Adel's apartment.

There isn't dining room in Ali's apartment.

There is a kitchen in Adel's apartment.

There is a kitchen in Ali's apartment too.

Ali's apartment has a balcony.

Adil's apartment doesn't have a balcony.

6. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. How many bedrooms are there in Tom’s house?

There are two bedrooms in Tom's house.

2. Who shares the bedroom with Tom?

Tom shares his bedroom with his brother.

3. What’s Tom’s favourite room? Why?

Tom's favourite room is his bedroom because it has his computer.

4. What’s John’s favourite room?

John's favourite room is the living room.

Your Turn

A. Tell a partner about your home.

It’s small.
It has only one bedroom.
There is / are a small yard.

B. Discuss your favourite room.

My favourite room is the living room.
There is / are a big TV.
It has a sofa.

7. About You

1. What’s in your bedroom?

There is a bed and conditioner.

2. What’s under your bed?

There are my bags.

8. Reading

After Reading

1. Are the cave houses cold or hot?

The cave houses aren't cold or hot they're the same temperature all the time. They're always comfortable.

2. Do they have modern facilities?

Yes, they do. They have electricity and running water.

3. How big are the cave houses?

Some are very large and have ten rooms or more.

4. How many houseboats are there in the Netherlands?

There are over 10,000 houseboats.

5. Who likes to live on houseboats?

Artists and young people like to live on houseboats.

9. Writing

A. Complete the chart with notes that describe your home. What things are in each room? What words describe the rooms? What is your favourite room? Why?

C. Describe your home. Use your notes from the chart in exercise A and ideas from this unit.

• Our home isn't big but it's modern. It has a kitchen, a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a digging room and a garden.
• In the kitchen, there is a stove and a refrigerator.
• The living room has a TV, two couches and curtains.
• Each bedroom has a bed and a desk. Each bathroom has a shower and a bathtub.
• The digging room has a table and chairs. There are some pretty flowers in the garden.
• My favourite room is my bedroom because it is comfortable.

10. Project

Tell the class about your dream house. Find pictures on the Internet or in magazines. Make a poster.

• My dream house isn't too big but it is wonderful.
• It has a modern kitchen and a dining room.
• It has four bedrooms, three modern bathrooms and a big living room.
• In the living room there is a TV and a sound system.
• Also, it has a big beautiful garden where I can grow my fruits and vegetables and with a lot of trees and white flowers.

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Write sentences with and to describe the kitchen in picture A.

1. There is a stove, dishwasher, and a refrigerator.
2. There are flowers and vase on the table.
3. There is a table and chairs.

B. Write sentences with but to describe how picture B is different from picture A.

1. There is a window but there aren't any curtains.
2. There is a refrigerator but there isn't a table and chairs.
3. There is a dishwasher, but it isn't next the stove.