2. A house is a structure where the family members
live together. It serves as a protection from wind, rain,
and heat. A house is called a home when it provides
happiness and comfort for the family.
3. A house has parts where the family can do
different activities such as taking a bath, eating,
sleeping, cooking, and entertaining visitors. Here are
some of them:
4. 1. The living room is probably
where most of the activities at
home are done. It is where the
family come together to relax or
watch television programs. It is
also the space where friends,
neighbors, and guests are
entertained.
5. 2. The bedroom is the part of the
house where one can sleep and
rest. It is also a place where one
can dress, read, and study. This
room provides privacy and
comfort for every member of the
family.
6. 3. The kitchen is an important
work center in the house. It is the
busiest place in the house because
many activities, such as preparing
of meals, storing food, and
washing of the dishes, are done
here.
7. 4. The dining room is a place
where members of the family eat
their meals. Relatives and guests
may also be gathered and
entertained here especially when
meals are served.
8. 4. The bathroom is used not only
for bathing but also for attending
to personal necessities. A
bathroom should have a shower, a
toilet, and a lavatory.
9.
10. Some houses have additional rooms or areas for the
other activities of the family. These areas are the
following.
11. 1. laundry area- the place where
clothes are washed. It is usually
located near the kitchen or
bathroom.
12. 2. Storage room- the place where
things that are not in use are kept
such as old furniture, cleaning
materials, and stocks of food
supplies.
13. 3. porch- commonly known as veranda
or balcony. A porch without a roof built
as an extension of the living room is
called a terrace. Usually, it is
surrounded by a beautiful yard or
garden. Informal gathering, playing,
reading, and other recreational
activities can be done here.
14. 4. garage- the part of the house
used for parking the vehicles/s of
the family.
15. The Home Surroundings
The space that surrounds the house is
called yard. The whole yard should be
fenced to keep out stray animals or fowls.
A stretch of green lawn with flowering
plants along the border would be very
attractive for a wide yard especially in the
front yard.
16. The backyard serves many purposes.
Clothesline may be placed here for drying
laundered clothes. It may also be used as a
vegetable garden or may be planted with
fruit-bearing trees to provide shade to the
house.
17. Similar to the parts inside a house, it is also important that
the surroundings around the house are always kept clean. Twigs
and dry leaves in the yard should be swept daily, because an
attractive and clean yard adds much to the appearance of the
house and it also reflects the personality of the occupants.
