Reading term 1 form 7

Unusual homes

Sarah

My home is a houseboat on a river. My parents and I have lived here since I was four, and I can't remember living anywhere else. Lots of my friends live on houseboats too, so it feels normal to me. We haven't got much space, but we don't mind - it's enough for us. Visitors love staying here and are surprised by how comfortable it is. They always sleep really well and love being on the water.

Andrea

My friends at school think my lighthouse home is very cool. I like it, but it's not easy living here. The rooms are round, so it's hard to fit furniture in, and they're not very big. Also, my parents have to drive me everywhere as we are so far from town. The sea is only about 10 meters away, so it gets very exciting when there is a storm. But the building is very strong, and I never feel afraid.

Where does Sarah live?

Unusual homes

Sarah

My home is a houseboat on a river. My parents and I have lived here since I was four, and I can't remember living anywhere else. Lots of my friends live on houseboats too, so it feels normal to me. We haven't got much space, but we don't mind - it's enough for us. Visitors love staying here and are surprised by how comfortable it is. They always sleep really well and love being on the water.

Andrea

My friends at school think my lighthouse home is very cool. I like it, but it's not easy living here. The rooms are round, so it's hard to fit furniture in, and they're not very big. Also, my parents have to drive me everywhere as we are so far from town. The sea is only about 10 meters away, so it gets very exciting when there is a storm. But the building is very strong, and I never feel afraid.

How long has Sarah lived on the houseboat?

Unusual homes

Sarah

My home is a houseboat on a river. My parents and I have lived here since I was four, and I can't remember living anywhere else. Lots of my friends live on houseboats too, so it feels normal to me. We haven't got much space, but we don't mind - it's enough for us. Visitors love staying here and are surprised by how comfortable it is. They always sleep really well and love being on the water.

Andrea

My friends at school think my lighthouse home is very cool. I like it, but it's not easy living here. The rooms are round, so it's hard to fit furniture in, and they're not very big. Also, my parents have to drive me everywhere as we are so far from town. The sea is only about 10 meters away, so it gets very exciting when there is a storm. But the building is very strong, and I never feel afraid. 

Why do visitors enjoy staying at Sarah’s houseboat?

Unusual homes

Sarah

My home is a houseboat on a river. My parents and I have lived here since I was four, and I can't remember living anywhere else. Lots of my friends live on houseboats too, so it feels normal to me. We haven't got much space, but we don't mind - it's enough for us. Visitors love staying here and are surprised by how comfortable it is. They always sleep really well and love being on the water.

Andrea

My friends at school think my lighthouse home is very cool. I like it, but it's not easy living here. The rooms are round, so it's hard to fit furniture in, and they're not very big. Also, my parents have to drive me everywhere as we are so far from town. The sea is only about 10 meters away, so it gets very exciting when there is a storm. But the building is very strong, and I never feel afraid. 

What is Andrea’s main problem with her lighthouse home?

Unusual homes

Sarah

My home is a houseboat on a river. My parents and I have lived here since I was four, and I can't remember living anywhere else. Lots of my friends live on houseboats too, so it feels normal to me. We haven't got much space, but we don't mind - it's enough for us. Visitors love staying here and are surprised by how comfortable it is. They always sleep really well and love being on the water.

Andrea

My friends at school think my lighthouse home is very cool. I like it, but it's not easy living here. The rooms are round, so it's hard to fit furniture in, and they're not very big. Also, my parents have to drive me everywhere as we are so far from town. The sea is only about 10 meters away, so it gets very exciting when there is a storm. But the building is very strong, and I never feel afraid.

How far is the sea from Andrea’s lighthouse?

Unusual homes

Sarah

My home is a houseboat on a river. My parents and I have lived here since I was four, and I can't remember living anywhere else. Lots of my friends live on houseboats too, so it feels normal to me. We haven't got much space, but we don't mind - it's enough for us. Visitors love staying here and are surprised by how comfortable it is. They always sleep really well and love being on the water.

Andrea

My friends at school think my lighthouse home is very cool. I like it, but it's not easy living here. The rooms are round, so it's hard to fit furniture in, and they're not very big. Also, my parents have to drive me everywhere as we are so far from town. The sea is only about 10 meters away, so it gets very exciting when there is a storm. But the building is very strong, and I never feel afraid.

How does Andrea feel during storms?

Choose True or False:

Sarah has lived in a lighthouse since she was four.

Choose True or False:

Sara's houseboat is on a river.

Choose True or False:

Visitors to Sarah’s houseboat are surprised by how comfortable it is.

Choose True or False:

The rooms in Andrea’s lighthouse are round and small.

Choose True or False:

The sea is far away from Andrea's house.

Choose True or False:

Andrea feels safe during storms because the lighthouse is strong.