ГДЗ по английскому языку 11 Класс класс упражнение - 95 р. 3
Imagine you have just returned from a trip to Great Britain. Use the information in the text to give a two-minute talk about British houses. Talk about:
- types
- location
- characteristics
- cost
During my trip to Great Britain, I learned that British houses come in many different types, each with unique features and costs. The most common types are detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, bungalows, cottages, flats, and mansions.
Detached houses stand alone and offer the most privacy. They usually have gardens and are popular with families. Semi-detached houses share one wall with another house and are the most common type in the UK. Terraced houses are rows of houses joined on both sides, common in cities and towns. Flats or apartments are popular in urban areas, especially London, and are usually smaller and more affordable. Bungalows are single-story houses, often preferred by elderly people. Cottages are small country houses, often older and charming. Mansions are very large and expensive houses.
Detached and semi-detached houses are usually found in suburbs, villages, or on the outskirts of towns and cities. Terraced houses and flats are mostly in town and city centres where space is limited. Bungalows and cottages are common in rural or suburban areas.
British houses vary in style from historic Georgian, Victorian, and Tudor to modern builds. Many older houses have brick or stone walls, large bay windows, and steep roofs. Flats often have balconies but rarely private gardens. Detached houses usually have gardens and more space.
House prices vary widely. Detached houses are the most expensive, averaging around £500,000 in England. Semi-detached houses cost about £298,000, terraced houses around £279,000, and flats approximately £273,000. Mansions can cost over £2 million. Prices depend on location, size, and condition.