Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

They moved into a spacious detached house in the countryside.

a room where a painter, musician, or other artists works in

The artist spent all day in her studio painting a new landscape.

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

They bought a terraced house in the city center to be closer to work.

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

They spent their summer vacation in a beautiful villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by lush gardens.

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

The old windmill was restored as a historical site.

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

She converted the attic into a cozy home office with skylights and built-in shelves.

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

He took a refreshing shower in the bathroom after a long day.

a room we use for sleeping

He kept his favorite toys on the shelves in his bedroom.

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

They use the cellar to store homemade preserves and pickles.

a room that we use to eat meals in

She cleans the dining room after each meal.

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

They parked their car in the garage to protect it from the harsh winter weather.

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden.

the place in a building or home where we make food

My mother believes that no one should leave the kitchen after a meal until they have completely cleaned it.

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

I spent the afternoon studying at the local library.

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

She gathered with her family in the living room to play board games.

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity.

a communal shower facility in a gym, sports center, or other public or shared space, typically consisting of multiple showerheads in a single room or open area

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

The gentle breeze flowed through the open window, bringing the scent of blooming flowers.

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

The A/C kept the house cool during the scorching summer heat.

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

The central heating system kicked in as soon as the temperature dropped outside.

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

They enjoy dining al fresco on their patio during warm summer evenings.

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

The house was equipped with solar panels to reduce energy costs.

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

They had lunch on the restaurant's terrace.

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

I have a bedside table next to my bed for my books and glasses.

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

She organized her collection of novels neatly on the bookshelf in the living room.

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

She placed a stack of magazines on the coffee table for guests to read.

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

She found the cereal in the kitchen cupboard, right above the stove.

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

I have a picture frame with a family photo on my desk.

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

I spilled some coffee on the sofa, so I quickly cleaned it up.

an electronic device that is designed to playback audio CDs

He bought a portable CD player to listen to his favorite albums.

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

She placed the pot on the cooker to heat up the soup.

someone whose job is to wash dishes

After finishing dinner, the dishwasher quickly cleared the table and loaded the dirty dishes into the machine.