2.4 Translate the prepositions in brackets.

1. The cat is ... (под) ... the table. 2. There is a tree ... (перед) ... the house. 3. My house is ... (напротив) ... a shop. 4. She is standing ... (рядом) the piano. 5. His name is ... (на) ... the door. 6. The town hall is ... (на) ... the station. 7. The switch is ... (под) ... the window.

8. The cupboard is ... (над) ... the sink. 9. There are some shoes ... (под) ... the bed. 10. In Britain we drive ... (по) ... the left.

2.5 Nine people live in a block of flats.

Look at the scheme and complete the sentences with

on / next to / between, above / below.

Steve Mary Bill

Tony Chris Paul

Janet Sandra Joe

Example: Chris lives between Tony & Paul.

Joe lives ... the ground floor. 2. Mary lives ... Steve & Bill.

3. Paul I lives ... the first floor ... Chris. 4. Tony lives ... Janet. 5. Chris lives ... Sandra & ... Mary. 6. Joe lives ... Paul.

2.6 Disagree with the statements starting with "I'm afraid you are wrong ... ."

1. There's something strange here. 2. There are some cosy arm-chairs in the kitchen. 3. There's somebody in the sitting room. 4. There are some new buildings in this district.

Answer the following questions.

1. Where do the Nechaevs live? Where do you live? 2. What are the advantages and drawbacks of living there? Are you satisfied with the district you live? 3. What kind of flat do they have? How many rooms are there in your flat? 4. Do you have a flat with all modern conveniences? 5. What floor is the Nechaevs' flat on? What floor is your flat on? 6. Is there an elevator in their building? And what about your house? 7. What's there in the Nechaevs' kitchen (sitting room, Volo dya's room)? How is your flat furnished. 8.What's the cosiest place in the Nechaevs' flat? And what's the cosiest place in your flat?