Mr. Hudson’s house

Read the text and fill in the missing words.

Mr. Hudson is selling his house. At the moment he is showing it to Mr. and Mrs. Wills.

«Here we are. As you can see it's really quite a big spacious ________ (1), with two storeys. Upstairs there are three _______ (2) where you and your children can sleep, and one _________ (3) which has both a bath and a shower. Downstairs we have a large _________ (4) where all our family liked to get together in the evenings to watch TV and talk. Next to it is a ________ (5) where we used to have our evening meals when all the family sat down to table. Breakfast we usually had in the _________ (6) as it was a very quick meal.

Before we go in, let's have a look at the house from the outside. I think you'll agree that the front _______ (7) is very nice with all its flower beds and a lawn. The green hedge around it makes it a little more private. You've got a car, haven't you? So the __________ (8) next to the house will be very useful.

Now follow me up the path to the front door. Here we are inside. In this little ________ (9) you can hang your coats and hats. On your right is the living room and this _________ (10) on the left leads into the dining room. It is connected with the ___________ (11), so you can cook there and serve the meals in the dining room. From the kitchen _______ (12) you have a pleasant view on the back _________ (13) which as you see has a strong wooden fence around it.

The house is in an excellent _________ (14). You'll have no problems with the floors, walls, ceilings, the roof, central heating, hot and cold running ____________(15) or electricity. So, any questions? Ah, yes, the price. Three bedrooms, a garage and a garden. Well, what do you think? »

What do you use to clean the house? Match the given household objects with the actions given below.

a soap powder a washing machine a broom a dishcloth a mop polish a vacuum cleaner a scrubbing brush a duster a dishwasher an iron

1. I usually use ______ and ______ to wash clothes.

2. You may use _______ to sweep the floor.

3. It is necessary to use _______ to make your clothes smooth.

4. When I wash up I use _______.

5. When the kitchen floor is really very dirty I have to use ______.

6. It is better to clean the carpet with ______ than to beat it outdoors.

7. Efficient housewives use special ______ to make the furniture shiny.

8. I usually use _______ to wash the floor in the bedroom.

9. All modern houses have _______ to make washing up easier.

Unit Seven My University

I am a student of the Hlukhiv State Pedagogical University. It is situated in the centre of the town of Hlukhiv, Sumy region. My university is one of the oldest Teachers’ Training Educational Establishments in Ukraine. It was founded on the 25th of October, 1874.

My university is not very large. It numbers about three thousand full-time and extra-mural students. The university occupies seven buildings with a great number of lecture halls, studies, laboratories, workshops. It has a rich library, four reading-halls, a canteen, an assembly-hall, administration office, dean’s offices, a museum, two gyms, sports-grounds.

There are 5 faculties in my university: a pedagogical faculty, a philological faculty, a natural science faculty, a professional training faculty and a physical-technical faculty. Specialists on different subjects are trained at our University. Among them are the teachers of English, Music, Art, Physics, Mathematics, Labor training, the Ukrainian language and literature, Foreign literature, Computer Science etc.

The University trains qualified teachers for primary schools, secondary schools, boarding schools, lyceums, gymnasiums and kindergartens. The curriculum consists of special subjects and general educational subjects. Professional training includes Psychology, History of Education, Pedagogics, Valeology and other subjects. All the students study Foreign languages, History of Ukraine, Philosophy. Future teachers attend lectures, seminars, practical and laboratory classes. Practice in schools, kindergartens, workshops and summer camps is compulsory for all students.

The students pay much attention to scientific work. They take part in conferences for students of different specialties which are held in our country and abroad. Some of them are interested in amateur artistic activities and sport. Many clubs are organized at our University where students have an opportunity to spend their free time and realize themselves.

After four years of hard study students receive the so-called Bachelor degree and can finish their study. To become a specialist one must study one year longer. Not long ago Magistracy was organized at our university where gifted students can get further education and become a Master of Humanities.

As for me I am proud to be a student of our University.