VII. Correct the following statements:

1. Last weekend the O’Donnells had a birthday party.

No, they didn’t. Last weekend the O’Donnells had a housewarming party.

2. The O’Donnells moved into a new flat a year ago.

No, they didn’t. The O’Donnells moved into a new flat a few weeks ago.

3. The O’Donnells lived in the centre of the city.

No, they didn’t. The O’Donnells lived in a rapidly developing neighbourhood.

4. The flat has a southern and eastern exposure.

No, it hasn’t. The flat has a southern and western exposure.

5. Architects provided a highly efficient use of floor space, but the flat was not very beautiful.

Yes, it was. Architects combined a maximum of comfort and beauty with a highly efficient use of floor space.

6. Large wardrobes occupied much floor space in the hall.

No, they didn’t. Large wardrobes no longer occupied badly needed floor space.

7. The O’Donnels’ kitchen was not very tidy.

Yes, it was. Everything was so spick and span.

8. Sean’s wife keeps her cooking utensils in the base unit.

No, she doesn’t. Sean’s wife keeps her cooking utensils in the cupboard.

9. The toilet has snow-white painted walls.

No, it doesn’t. The toilet has snow-white tiled walls.

10. In the centre of the room there was a large settee.

No, there wasn’t. In the centre of the room there was a big pull-out table.

11. There was a complete suite of furniture in the bedroom.

No, there wasn’t. The bedroom was not yet fully furnished and the O’Donnells were saving up to buy the missing furniture.

12. Two twin beds, a chest of drawers and a dressing table would complete the furniture.

No, they wouldn’t. A double king-size bed, a chest of drawers and a dressing table would complete the furniture.

13. The best thing about the nursery was that the wallpaper was bright and colourful.

No, it wasn’t. The best thing about the nursery was that there was plenty of room for the kids to run about.

14. Furniture in the nursery was limited to a bookcase? A wardrobe and two beds for the junior members of the family.

Furniture in the nursery was limited to a small desk, a bookcase and a bed for the eldest boy, a cot, a small table and a chair for the junior member of the family.

VIII. Answer the questions to the text:

1. What did the guests come to congratulate the O’Donnels on?

2. Where do the O’Donnels live?

3. Which side do the windows open on?

4. Could architect combine comfort and convenience?

5. Where are the large wardrobes situated in the O’Donnels’ flat?

6. How was the kitchen planned?

7. What conveniences are there in the kitchen?

8. Where does Sean’s wife keep her cooking utensils?

9. What do the bathroom and the toilet look like?

10. How is the parlour furnished and decorated?

11. What articles of furniture are the O’Donnels planning to buy?

12. Why did Sean place writing desk and an easy armchair in the bedroom?

13. What was the best thing about the nursery?