Match the texts A–G to the headings 1–8. There is one extra heading Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8 . Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний. Past and present The height and number of floors Finding positive points Unlike and unusual Choice of design for your taste Advantages of having your own space Choosing dwelling The types of houses to choose A. The most popular housing in England is a semi-detached house which consists of two houses with one common wall. In contrast, a terraced house is one in a chain of several houses connected together. Having two common walls with neighbors, it is less expensive than detached houses. One-storey bungalow houses are also popular, but they are located mostly in the countryside. The most prestigious and expensive type of housing in the UK is a detached house. There are also tower blocks in the UK, however, these are less prestigious type of housing. B. The British consider the first floor as the ground floor, the second is called the first, the third floor is the second, and so on. Thus, three-storey houses in the UK are actually considered two-storey houses. In the suburbs, one-storey and two-storey buildings are most common in Great Britain, while tower blocks are typical for towns and cities. For example, in London a large number of blocks of flats and skyscrapers over twenty storeys are being built. C. It is unlikely that someone will refuse to become the owner of a small colorful garden in the courtyard of a country house. In order to organise a garden, you need to take into account the climatic conditions, the relief of the site and choose a style. Some people like relaxing, others prefer taking care of plants, some choose to create alpine rocky hills in their garden and plant flowers, shrubs and conifers there. Everyone can choose the design to their liking. D. Are letterboxes a necessity in the modern world or a relic of the past? We live in a digital age, where email, messengers and video communication have replaced classic paper letters in envelopes. Thus, it may seem that letterboxes are no longer needed in houses, but this is not so. For example, we receive all official notifications and letters in these letterboxes. And in the US, not so long ago, small parcels and delivered goods from online stores could be put into letterboxes. E. Moving house is an important and responsible event in your life. It can be difficult both physically and mentally. Collecting things and moving out takes a lot of effort. Besides, many people experience stress as if they are homesick and cannot immediately adapt to the new environment. In order to cope with the stress, you need to be sure to notice some features in your new house that will give you positive emotions. For example, pay attention to a beautiful view from the window or a convenient layout. F. After leaving school, many students who entered a university face a choice of where to live. Many people choose to carry on living with their parents, especially those who have a good relationship with their parents would prefer to stay in a familiar and comfortable atmosphere at home. Others decide to move out and rent an apartment on their own or with friends. However, this option requires financial investments. Still others choose to move to another city and either become a tenant of a rented apartment there or move into a hall of residence with other students. G. Many teenagers say they don't like sharing a room with their siblings. Why do they want to have their own room in the house? First of all, your own room creates a sense of security, peace and quiet. Also, having your own space contributes to creative activity. Many teens like inviting friends into their room. It is also important that your room teaches you to take responsibility and do household chores regularly, and also allows you to learn how to organize the space, deciding where to put your things. A — B — C — D — E — F

Задание

Match the texts A–G to the headings 1–8. There is one extra heading

Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8 . Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

Past and present
The height and number of floors
Finding positive points
Unlike and unusual
Choice of design for your taste
Advantages of having your own space
Choosing dwelling
The types of houses to choose

A. The most popular housing in England is a semi-detached house which consists of two houses with one common wall. In contrast, a terraced house is one in a chain of several houses connected together. Having two common walls with neighbors, it is less expensive than detached houses. One-storey bungalow houses are also popular, but they are located mostly in the countryside. The most prestigious and expensive type of housing in the UK is a detached house. There are also tower blocks in the UK, however, these are less prestigious type of housing.

B. The British consider the first floor as the ground floor, the second is called the first, the third floor is the second, and so on. Thus, three-storey houses in the UK are actually considered two-storey houses. In the suburbs, one-storey and two-storey buildings are most common in Great Britain, while tower blocks are typical for towns and cities. For example, in London a large number of blocks of flats and skyscrapers over twenty storeys are being built.

C. It is unlikely that someone will refuse to become the owner of a small colorful garden in the courtyard of a country house. In order to organise a garden, you need to take into account the climatic conditions, the relief of the site and choose a style. Some people like relaxing, others prefer taking care of plants, some choose to create alpine rocky hills in their garden and plant flowers, shrubs and conifers there. Everyone can choose the design to their liking.

D. Are letterboxes a necessity in the modern world or a relic of the past? We live in a digital age, where email, messengers and video communication have replaced classic paper letters in envelopes. Thus, it may seem that letterboxes are no longer needed in houses, but this is not so. For example, we receive all official notifications and letters in these letterboxes. And in the US, not so long ago, small parcels and delivered goods from online stores could be put into letterboxes.

E. Moving house is an important and responsible event in your life. It can be difficult both physically and mentally. Collecting things and moving out takes a lot of effort. Besides, many people experience stress as if they are homesick and cannot immediately adapt to the new environment. In order to cope with the stress, you need to be sure to notice some features in your new house that will give you positive emotions. For example, pay attention to a beautiful view from the window or a convenient layout.

F. After leaving school, many students who entered a university face a choice of where to live. Many people choose to carry on living with their parents, especially those who have a good relationship with their parents would prefer to stay in a familiar and comfortable atmosphere at home. Others decide to move out and rent an apartment on their own or with friends. However, this option requires financial investments. Still others choose to move to another city and either become a tenant of a rented apartment there or move into a hall of residence with other students.

G. Many teenagers say they don't like sharing a room with their siblings. Why do they want to have their own room in the house? First of all, your own room creates a sense of security, peace and quiet. Also, having your own space contributes to creative activity. Many teens like inviting friends into their room. It is also important that your room teaches you to take responsibility and do household chores regularly, and also allows you to learn how to organize the space, deciding where to put your things.

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