Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Rooms & Building Parts

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

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a building located near a body of water that is used for storing boats and related equipment

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the level of a house or building that is located directly above the ground level

garage [noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby .
gate [noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden .
lift [noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: The lift was out of order , so they had to use the stairs .
roof [noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: She noticed a small bird nesting on the roof of her garage .
stairs [noun]

a series of steps or risers designed for ascending or descending between different levels or floors in a building or structure

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .

an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

Ex: The couple designed their tree house with large windows , offering breathtaking views of the forest .
bathroom [noun]

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Ex: He cleans the bathroom regularly to keep it hygienic and tidy .
bedroom [noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: My siblings and I share a single bedroom in our house .

a room that we use to eat meals in

Ex: They enjoyed breakfast in the dining room , starting the day with a tasty meal .
hall [noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: The children were playing in the hall , running from one room to another .
balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .
basement [noun]

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

Ex: He keeps his workout equipment in the basement to have a private gym space .
building [noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students .

the floor of a building at ground level

Ex: The ground floor of the shopping mall houses various retail stores and eateries .
downstairs [adjective]

located on a lower floor of a building, particularly the ground floor

Ex: The downstairs bathroom needs remodeling .
upstairs [adjective]

located on an upper floor

Ex: The upstairs bathroom is undergoing renovation .
floor [noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The basement floor served as storage space for equipment and supplies , with access to the building 's utility systems .
shower [noun]

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

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living room; a room in a house where people can sit, relax and watch television or talk together

toilet [noun]

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

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elevator [noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I pressed the button and waited for the elevator to arrive .
exit [noun]

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

Ex: She quickly found the exit of the building when she realized she was late for her appointment .