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Sandwich
Two slices of bread with something put in between – was named after the Earl of Sandwich, John Montague. According to the legend, the Earl of Sandwich was a passionate gambler and would often spend not only days but also nights at the gaming table. Only one thing spoiled his pleasure, the fact that from time to time he had to break off the game to go to eat. So it was that some time around 1762 a new food was created for the Earl which allowed him to eat while he was gambling. This invention was a slice of fried beef placed between two slices of bread. So it was that the Earl, well-fed and with his hands still clean, could continue playing. He might eat without stopping the game and without soiling the fingers.
Countable and uncountable nouns
Match nouns with words on the right.
1. Garlic
2. Bread
3. Chocolate
4. Juice
5. Honey
6. Advice
7. Slice
8. Milk
a) Jar
b) Piece
c) Cheese
d) Bar
e) Carton
f) Bottle
g) Loaf
h) Clove
Put some/ any/ no into the gaps.
There aren’t ____ cheap cafes near here. We have ___eggs, so don’t buy ___. Would you like to have ____tea? I have ___sugar in my coffee, would you bring ___? Which book should I take from the desk? _____one you want. We are out of cheese, but there are _____ sausages in the refrigerator. ____people say that we can’t trust him. There is ____juice in the carton, but there is ___milk at all.
Home, sweet home…
Match each type of house with definition and image.
The main types of houses in England are:
· Detached - __
- Semi-detached - __
- Terrace - __
- Flats (apartments) - __
- Bungalow - __
a) it is a house which is joined to other houses on two sides; several houses joined together
b) it is a house which is only on one floor, no stairs
c) it is a house which is not joined to another house
d) they are part of a bigger building where all the flats share a front door; they are called “apartments” in American English
e) it is a house which is joined to another house on one side; or two houses joined together
What type of house would you prefer to live in? Why?
Does the place where a person lives reflect his/her personality? Why (not)?
How do you see an ideal house/flat?
How are homes different in your home country and in the UK?
List the words under the headings. Use them to talk about your house.
| Rooms | Features: Indoor/ Outdoor | Furniture/ appliances/others |
attic, living room, kitchen , garden, rug, floor, fence, pillows, windows, porch, balcony, cushions, hall, fireplace, brick walls, lamp, bedroom, dining room, four-poster beds, cupboard, chest of drawers, carpet, wardrobe, mirror, fridge, cooker, towels, shower, staircase, garage, chimney