Дополнительный лексический материал к уроку Spotlight 11 Module 5 Culture corner

SPOTLIGHT 11  MODULE 5 Culture Corner

1.     Fill in: “house” or “home”

1.How many rooms are there in your … ?

2. What’s your … town? –  Moscow.

3. What kind of a … have you got?

4. I’ll be … all day Tuesday.

5. I live in the beautiful three-bedroom … .

6. There is no place like … .

7. On the way … from school, I met Sue.

Exercise 2. Find the definitions:

1) cottage 2) caravan 3) bungalow 4) block of flats 5) castle 6) detached house 7) houseboat 8) mansion 9) palace 10) tent 11) semi-detached house 12) lighthouse 13) terraced house	a) The official home of a king. b) A tall building with many apartments. c) Not joined to another house. d) A large impressive house. e) A vehicle to live and sleep in. f) Built in one level without stairs. g) A small country house. h) A boat that people can live in. i) A house in a row of joint houses. j) A shelter used for camping. k) Built in the past for protection by kings. l) Has a shared wall with another house. m) Warns and guides the ships
Exercise 3. A) Find the correct translation
Я ищу квартиру. Я видел в газете Ваше объявление. Я пришёл (звоню) по Вашему объявлению в газете. Мне сказали, что у Вас, вероятно, есть свободная квартира? Я хочу снять квартиру. Какова оплата? Я хотел бы на неё взглянуть. В пятницу подойдет? Какой адрес? Каковы Ваши условия? Отопление включено в оплату? Когда я могу въехать? Можно пользоваться телефоном? Можно завести домашнее животное? Я хочу остаться ещё на месяц. Окно сломано. 15) Я этого не делал. 16) Это уже было сломано, когда я приехал. 17) Квартира слишком шумная, холодная, дорогая. 18) Вы можете снизить плату?		Are pets allowed? Can I use the phone? Could you lower the rent? How much is the rent? I came (phone) in answer to you advertisement. I didn’t do it. I want to stay for another month. I’d like to have a look at it. I’d like to rent a flat. I’m looking for a flat (или accommodation). I’ve been told you might have a vacant flat? I’ve seen your ad in the paper. Is the heating included in the rent? It was damaged when I arrived. The flat is too noisy, cold and expensive. The window is broken. What are your terms? What is your address? When can I move in? Will Friday do? Would Friday be convenient?

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…per week All modern conveniences Bedrooms with private showers Central heating throughout Close to Underground Fully furnished Limited parking space No central heating One month deposit Reasonable Rent With parking place

В каждой спальне – отдельный душ в неделю Все современные удобства Задаток за 1 месяц Место для парковки ограничено Нет центрального отопления Отопление во всех комнатах Полностью меблировано разумная арендная плата Рядом с метро k) С местом для парковки

4. What is a smart house?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘smart house’ being thrown around a lot recently. You’ve probably also heard terms like ‘smart home’, ‘connected home’, ‘connected house’, ‘intelligent house’ and even ‘domotics’ (short for domestic robotics). All of these names describe exactly the same thing, but like most people who’ve heard those terms, you’d probably start to mumble a bit and change the topic if you were asked to explain exactly what they mean…A smart house is a house that uses the latest electronic technologies and computerisation to control or automate any number of different aspects of the house. To build a smart house requires some basic thoughts on design and technology.

Why would I want a smart house?

There are four very practical reasons that people invest in smart house technologies. In no particular order, these are:

Convenience – smart homes can help to simplify complex tasks, or to automate them completely.

Security – using sensors and communications technologies, homes can be carefully and constantly monitored from anywhere.

Comfort – climate and lighting systems can be automatically adjusted according to the time of day, the outside temperature or your individual mood.

Efficiency – Smart homes can control when things turn on and off, and keep track of exactly where and how much energy is used in your home.

Smart homes – how do they work?

Most smart homes use smart wiring or a purpose-built home network to allow different parts of the house to communicate with a central control system. Timers, switches and sensors are used to determine when and how different automated systems should work, and different ‘scenes’, macros and events can be established to cascade different controls for different scenarios. For example, when you come home from work, a sensor may detect that you’ve arrived home and switch on certain lights, deactivate various security measures, and warm up the living room. When you’re going to bed, it may activate security sensors, draw all the curtains and turn off lights and appliances.

Sensors are, as the name suggests, devices designed to 'sense' changes in the environment in and around your home. Sensors can be used to detect changes in temperature, light levels, motion and weight, among other things. Using the signals sent back from sensors, your home automation system can decide what sort of functions need to be activated, and when.

What types of sensors are used in home automation?

Light level sensors - These sensors evaluate the amount of light available.

Motion sensors - Also known as occupancy sensors, these sensors detect movement.

Temperature sensors - These sensors detect the temperature in a given area or on a surface.

Smoke sensors - Most often found in smoke alarms, these sensors detect smoke in the air.

Carbon Monoxide sensors - These sensors detect high levels of deadly carbon monoxide.

Contact sensors - These sensors are used to indicate when a door or window is opened or closed.

Glass-break sensors - These sensors use a microphone to detect strong vibrations on windows.

Humidity sensors - Also known as hygrometers, humidity sensors measure the humidity in the air.

Stress sensors - These are installed under floors or driveways to detect when an area is being used.

How are sensors used for home automation?

Sensors can be used in many different ways, and for many different purposes, but are normally employed to improve comfort, security or energy efficiency.

Lighting automation

Light level, motion and temperature sensors can all be used to automate lighting in your home. Lights can be turned on or off when people enter or exit a room using motion sensors, and light level and temperature sensors can be used to make sure that blinds and curtains make the most of available daylight, and provide privacy when the sun goes down.

Climate control

Temperature and humidity sensors contribute to maintaining the climate in your house. Temperature sensors act to determine the temperature both inside and outside of your home, and can be used to control your heating, cooling or ventilation systems accordingly. They can also be used to determine when windows and blinds should be opened and closed for the purpose of climate control.

Humidity sensors provide a reading of the humidity in the air, which can be used for the purpose of regulating your ventilation. Some bathroom exhaust fans are automatically activated using built-in humidity sensors.

Security and safety

Motion, contact, glass-break and stress sensors are useful devices for security in your home, while smoke and carbon-monoxide sensors will ensure your family's safety against dangerous gases. Motion and contact sensors can be used in alarm systems to ensure all doors or windows are properly sealed, while glass-break and stress sensors can be used to alert you if there are intruders in your home. Stress sensors can also be programmed to directly contact emergency services, or can even be installed under a driveway to automatically turn things on when you get home.

Smoke and carbon-monoxide sensors will alert you to increased amounts of smoke or carbon-monoxide in your home. If they're installed in different parts of the house, the alarm from one sensor can allow you to understand exactly where the danger is coming from and how best to avoid that area. Changing the batteries in your smoke alarm when daylight savings time changes is a good way to ensure your batteries are always fresh.