KEY WORDS
houses: cottage, flat, detached
house, semi-detached house,
mansion, wood cabin
rooms: bathroom, bedroom,
dining room, sitting room, hall,
games room, cellar, attic
Reading
2 Read the text. Which of
these things did the girl's dream house have? a swimming pool, a big garden (yard) with trees, a balcony, a barbecue, running water, a games room, three bathrooms (washrooms), a terrace, 'real' stairs, a cellar (basement)
3 Read the text again and answer these questions:
1 How many places has the girl lived in?
2 Where did she live before Mango Street? Why did they leave?
3 Why did the girl want at least three bathrooms?
4 Who did Mama and Papa talk to about their dream house? 5 What do you think was the biggest problem with the house in Mango Street?​