Задание

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

Let's read about main types of homes people live.

Brick houses

There are many homes which are called brick houses. You can find such houses everywhere in the world in all climates.

Snow houses

A snow house, often called an igloo, is made up of snow blocks. These houses can usually be found in the Arctic region of the Earth such as in Alaska and Greenland where it is cold year-round.

Boat houses

Many people live on water in boat houses, which can be different in size. People live, cook and sleep there. Sometimes boat houses are used for vacations only, but somewhere in the world people live in them all year.

Caves

Cave is one of the first places where humans lived. Caves are still used as homes and found in China, Turkey, Spain and the United States.

Stilt houses

In places where floodings often occur, stilt houses are built. They sit above the ground on stilts near the sea or ocean and protect people from floods and wild animals. They are mostly built in Southeast Asia.

Mud houses

People can even live in mud houses, which are found in Africa, India, China and Southeast Asia. This type of house is made of straw, sticks, oil and mud. When it dries, it becomes a very strong material.

Underground houses

The underground houses are used to keep families cool in the Sahara region (desert area) and to protect them against hot temperatures. They are also found in Turkey, China, and Italy.

There are a few other kinds of homes, some built in trees, on top of mountains, and other places, but a home could be anywhere a person decides to spend a long period of time and wishes to be comfortable in their surroundings.

Adapted from Soft Schools

1. Which types of homes are found in the Arctic region of the world?

Boat houses

Igloos

Caves

Stilt houses

2. Which material do people in Africa use to build homes?

Mud

Wood

Rock

Snow

3. If a person wants to live close to the beach, which home would be the best for them to build as their house?

Brick house

Underground house

Mud house

Stilt house

4. Which types of homes are found everywhere?

Caves

Brick houses

Igloos

Underground homes