In the Living Room

Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main word	Example sentence
keeping books on	bookshelf	I keep all my favorite books on the bookshelf.
a comfortable chair, to sit on, one person	armchair	My grandfather likes to read in his armchair.
a long comfortable seat with a back and arms, two or more people, to lie on	sofa	We sit on the sofa to watch TV together.
an open space for a fire, log, chimney, smoke	fireplace	In winter, we enjoy sitting by the fireplace.
a small piece of thick carpet, wiping shoes before entering	doormat	Please wipe your shoes on the doormat before coming in.
wakes you up, rings a bell	alarm clock	My alarm clock rings at 7 o'clock every morning.
tobacco ash, cigarette butts	ashtray	Please use the ashtray if you smoke.
a large cover, wool, on beds, keeps people warm	blanket	I need a blanket when it is cold at night.
a cushion, a cloth filled with soft material, to rest your head	pillow	I sleep with two pillows on my bed.
used for decoration or to put flowers in	vase	She put the flowers in a beautiful vase.
a container made of plastic or clay for growing plants	flower pot	The plant is growing well in its flower pot.
artificial light by electricity	lamp	I turn on the lamp when I read at night.
broadcast, to listen to	radio	We listen to the radio while cooking dinner.
a piece of furniture, flat top, four legs	table	We eat dinner at the table every evening.
playing recorded music, stereo sound	hi-fi	My father plays his favorite music on the hi-fi.
Picasso, art, canvas	painting	There is a beautiful painting of mountains on our wall.

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My Living Room

I have a nice living room in my house. In the middle of the room, there is a wooden table with four chairs around it. Next to the window, there is a comfortable armchair where I like to sit and read books. We also have a big sofa where three people can sit together to watch TV or take a nap.

On the wall, we have a beautiful painting of a beach scene. Under the painting, there is a bookshelf where I keep all my books and magazines. In the corner of the room, we have a fireplace that keeps us warm in winter. There is a small doormat by the front door where we wipe our shoes.

On the small table next to the sofa, I keep an alarm clock so I don't fall asleep for too long, and a small ashtray for guests who smoke. Near the window, there is a flower pot with a green plant and a glass vase with fresh flowers.

At night, I turn on the lamp to read because it gives nice light. When I feel cold, I use a warm blanket that I keep on the sofa, and I rest my head on a soft pillow. Sometimes I listen to music on my hi-fi system or news on the radio while relaxing in my living room.

Questions

What is in the middle of the living room?
Where is the armchair located?
How many people can sit on the sofa?
What is on the wall of the living room?
What keeps the room warm in winter?
Where does the person wipe their shoes?
What does the person do with the lamp?

True/False Statements

The table in the living room is made of metal.
The armchair is next to the door.
The sofa can seat three people.
There is a painting of mountains on the wall.
The bookshelf is under the painting.
The doormat is in the bathroom.
The person uses the lamp to read at night.

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Personal Questions

1: Do you have a [bookshelf | sofa | armchair | fireplace | lamp] at home?

Model answer (bookshelf): Yes, I have a bookshelf in my living room. It's made of wood and has five shelves. I keep my books and some small decorations on it. My favorite books are on the middle shelf where I can easily reach them.

2: How often do you use your [radio | hi-fi | alarm clock | table | blanket]?

Model answer (radio): I use my radio almost every day. I listen to music in the morning while I eat breakfast. Sometimes I listen to the news too. I like pop music and interesting talk shows on my radio.

3: Where do you keep your [pillow | doormat | ashtray | vase | flower pot] in your home?

Model answer (vase): I keep my vase on the table in my living room. It's a blue glass vase that my mother gave me. I put fresh flowers in it every week. Right now, there are some yellow flowers in my vase.

4: What color is your [painting | sofa | bookshelf | lamp | table]?

Model answer (sofa): My sofa is dark brown. It's a three-person sofa with soft cushions. The color matches well with my wooden floor. I think brown is a good color because it doesn't show dirt easily.

5: Can you describe your [fireplace | armchair | hi-fi | blanket | pillow]?

Model answer (armchair): My armchair is big and comfortable. It's green and made of soft fabric. It has wide arms where I can rest my hands. I sit in my armchair every evening to read or watch TV.

6: What do you like most about your [bookshelf | table | radio | painting | doormat]?

Model answer (painting): I like my painting because it shows a beautiful beach. The colors are bright and make me feel happy. My friend painted it for my birthday. I look at it every day and it reminds me of summer.

7: How long have you had your [alarm clock | flower pot | lamp | ashtray | sofa]?

Model answer (lamp): I have had my lamp for about three years. My parents bought it for me when I started university. It's very useful for reading at night. It gives good light and doesn't use much electricity.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Bookshelf

What is a bookshelf? (storage, books, shelves)
Types you know?
Where is yours located?
What's on your bookshelf?
Is it organized or messy?
Made of what material?
How often do you use it?
Why are bookshelves important?

Sofa

What is a sofa? (seat, comfortable, multiple people)
Colors of sofas you like?
Activities you do on sofas?
Where is your sofa placed?
Material of your favorite sofa?
How often do you use it?
Difference between sofa and armchair?
Why do you need a sofa?

Fireplace

What is a fireplace? (heat, fire, warmth)
Types you know about?
Do you have one at home?
What materials can burn inside?
Feelings when sitting near one?
Safety concerns about fireplaces?
How does a fireplace work?
Why do people like fireplaces?

Lamp

What is a lamp? (light, electricity, brightness)
Different types of lamps?
Where do you keep yours?
When do you use it?
Color of light you prefer?
How many lamps at home?
Energy-saving lamps or regular ones?
Why are lamps important?

Painting

What is a painting? (art, colors, picture)
Types of paintings you like?
Have any at your home?
Favorite colors in paintings?
Famous painters you know?
Where to hang paintings?
How do paintings make you feel?
Why do people buy paintings?

Radio

What is a radio? (sound, music, news)
When do you listen to it?
Favorite radio stations?
Where do you keep your radio?
Digital or traditional radio?
What programs do you enjoy?
How often do you use it?
Why is radio still popular?

Alarm Clock

What is an alarm clock? (time, waking up, morning)
Types you know about?
When do you set yours?
Sound of your alarm?
Do you use snooze button?
Phone alarm or traditional clock?
How many times you wake up?
Why do people need alarm clocks?

Table

What is a table? (flat surface, legs, furniture)
Types of tables you know?
What's on your living room table?
Material of your table?
Activities you do at tables?
Size of your favorite table?
How often do you use it?
Why are tables important furniture?

Doormat

What is a doormat? (entrance, cleaning shoes, floor)
What does yours look like?
Where exactly is it placed?
Material of your doormat?
How often do you clean it?
Why use doormats?
Do all homes have them?
Your opinion about decorative doormats?

Blanket

What is a blanket? (warm, cover, fabric)
Materials blankets are made from?
Color of your favorite blanket?
When do you use blankets?
Where do you store them?
How many blankets at home?
Washing routine for blankets?
Why do people like soft blankets?

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Every home should have a living room

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

A living room is a place for the family to meet and talk — keywords: family, together, talk
It is a good room to welcome guests and sit with friends — keywords: guests, welcome, sit
A living room is comfortable for relaxing and watching TV — keywords: relax, TV, sofa
It keeps the rest of the house tidy by storing common things — keywords: tidy, books, shelf
The living room can be used for study or small work at the table — keywords: study, table, work

Against

A living room costs money to build and furnish — keywords: cost, buy furniture, money
Small homes may not have space for an extra room — keywords: small, no space, tiny
Living rooms need cleaning and take time to care for — keywords: clean, time, dust
Some people prefer open-plan or private rooms instead — keywords: open-plan, private, modern
Many people use phones or cafes and may not use a living room much — keywords: phone, cafe, not use

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