Lesson 4: Houses and Architecture

1. Do you think that old buildings are more beautiful than new ones? Why or why not?

2. Describe a well-known building in your hometown.

3. How important are monuments (like Big Ben or the Statue of Liberty) in defining a nation?

4. Describe your dream house.

5. Describe your house or apartment. How many rooms does it have? How many bathrooms? Who lives there?

6. Would you prefer to own a single family house or an apartment? Why?

7. How do you think ancient civilizations (for example, the Egyptians, Mayans, and Greeks) constructed large buildings?

8. What's your favorite room in the house? Why?

9. Tell about the last time you visited a famous building or monument. What was it? How did it look?

10. When was the house/apartment you now live in built? How do you think it has changed since then?

11. What was the last improvement you made to your house or apartment? Tell about it.

12. What city's architecture has impressed you the most?

13. What do you know about American houses? How are they different from houses in your country?