Things in the house (1)

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Things in the
house

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Discuss the questions.
Do you live in a house or a flat?
What do you like about it? What
don’t you like about it?
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Let’s check the answers.
ceiling
floor
shelf
mirror
wardrobe
chest of drawers
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part 1/2
Look at the picture and read the words. Then, without looking at the photo,
answer the questions in the next slide.
B
A. armchair
D
B. ceiling fan
C. carpet
D. air conditioner (AC)
E. cushion
E
F. sofa
G. coffee table
H. bookshelf
H
F
A
C
G
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Discuss the questions.
Do you have carpets on the floor in your house? Why/Why not?
Is it better to have a big sofa or two small armchairs to sit on?
What objects do you keep on your bookcase?
In hot weather, do you prefer to use a ceiling fan or AC more?
Why do people look in a mirror?
Do you put clothes only in your wardrobe or do you also leave
them on chairs or other furniture?
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In each line, circle the word that is different from the others. Explain why.
There are no wrong answers.
A.
sofa, armchair, coffee table, cushion
B.
ceiling, chest of drawers, wardrobe, shelf
C.
sofa, mirror, armchair, carpet
D.
cushion, carpet, floor, ceiling fan
E.
AC, chest of drawers, sofa, carpet
F.
cushion, sofa, armchair, ceiling fan
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5 Clue Challenge – Living Room Edition
If they guess correctly after
After Clue 1 → 5 points
After Clue 2 → 4 points
After Clue 3 → 3 points
After Clue 4 → 2 points
After Clue 5 → 1 point
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Armchair
1. I stay in one spot but welcome visitors. (5 pts)
2. I have four legs but cannot walk. (4 pts)
3. I’m often found in the living room. (3 pts)
4. I have arms that never move. (2 pts)
5. I’m a big, soft seat made just for one person. (1 pt)
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Ceiling Fan
1. I turn in circles without leaving the room. (5 pts)
2. I live high above everyone. (4 pts)
3. I like to move the air. (3 pts)
4. People look up at me on hot days. (2 pts)
5. My blades spin above your head to keep you cool. (1 pt)
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Carpet
1. cover something but I’m not a blanket. (5 pts)
2. I stretch across a large space. (4 pts)
3. People walk on me every day. (3 pts)
4. I can be soft, fluffy, or flat. (2 pts)
5. I’m the warm, colorful cover that lies on the floor. (1 pt)
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Air
Conditioner
(AC)
1. You can’t see me work, but you can feel me. (5 pts)
2. I like to fight heat. (4 pts)
3. I sit on the wall or window. (3 pts)
4. I make hot rooms feel cool. (2 pts)
5. I’m the machine that blows cold air in summer. (1 pt)
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Cushion
1. I’m small and soft. (5 pts)
2. I don’t sleep in a bed. (4 pts)
3. People lean on me or hug me. (3 pts)
4. I usually sit on a sofa or chair. (2 pts)
5. I’m the squishy thing that makes sitting more comfortable. (1 pt)
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Sofa
1. I’m big and heavy. (5 pts)
2. I don’t live in the kitchen. (4 pts)
3. Many people can sit on me. (3 pts)
4. I can have cushions on top of me. (2 pts)
5. I’m the long, comfy seat where families relax together. (1 pt)
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Coffee Table
1. I stand on legs but I’m not alive. (5 pts)
2. I’m short, not tall. (4 pts)
3. I’m usually near the sofa. (3 pts)
4. People put snacks, drinks, or books on me. (2 pts)
5. I’m the small table in front of the sofa. (1 pt)
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Bookcase
1. stand tall and straight. (5 pts)
2. I carry many things but don’t move. (4 pts)
3. I have shelves like steps. (3 pts)
4. I’m filled with books, toys, or decorations. (2 pts)
5. I’m the tall furniture that keeps stories on its shelves. (1 pt)
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Lamp
1. I stand tall but I’m not a person. (5 pts)
2. I work best when it’s dark. (4 pts)
3. I can live on the floor or a table. (3 pts)
4. I shine when you switch me on. (2 pts)
5. I’m the light that brightens a corner of the room. (1 pt)
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Television (TV)
1. I show moving pictures. (5 pts)
2. People sit around me together. (4 pts)
3. I can be loud or quiet. (3 pts)
4. I usually live in the living room. (2 pts)
5. I’m the screen where you watch shows and movies. (1 pt)
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Remote
Control
1. I’m small enough to lose in the sofa. (5 pts)
2. I have many buttons. (4 pts)
3. I work with batteries. (3 pts)
4. I tell the TV what to do. (2 pts)
5. I’m the little device that changes channels. (1 pt)
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Curtains
1. I hang but never dance. (5 pts)
2. I cover something. (4 pts)
3. I open and close. (3 pts)
4. I block the sun. (2 pts)
5. I’m the cloth that dresses the windows. (1 pt)
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Clock
1. I never stop moving. (5 pts)
2. I don’t walk, but I have hands. (4 pts)
3. I live on the wall or a shelf. (3 pts)
4. People look at me to know when it’s time. (2 pts)
5. I’m the thing that tells you the hour of the day. (1 pt)
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Vase
1. I’m usually tall and breakable. (5 pts)
2. I stand on tables or shelves. (4 pts)
3. I’m often colorful. (3 pts)
4. I like to hold flowers. (2 pts)
5. I’m the container that shows off blooms. (1 pt)
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Fireplace
1. I’m old in some homes, modern in others. (5 pts)
2. I can be warm and bright. (4 pts)
3. People gather around me in winter. (3 pts)
4. I burn wood or show fake flames. (2 pts)
5. I’m the place where a fire lives inside the house. (1 pt)
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THANKS!