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(iv) The kitchen with large equipment such as cookers, sinks, cupboards and
refrigerators placed in convenient places for quick and easy movement.
(v) Kitchen with windows large enough for proper air circulation. Ventilation
is important because it removes smoke, smell and excess heat from the
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kitchen.
(vi) The kitchen with adequate lighting for safe food preparation and cooking. A
good kitchen allows both natural and artifi cial lighting to see clearly during
the day and night.

(vii) The kitchen with a sink fi xed with taps giving a good supply of both hot and
cold water. It should be fi tted directly under the kitchen window to enable
the user to get enough natural light and fresh air while working at the sink.

(viii) The kitchen with a good drainage system is that ensures kitchen hygiene.
(ix) The kitchen with a wastebin for collecting garbage.

Exercise 3.1

Poncho complains that their home kitchen retains smoke, excess heat and smell
when cooking.

(i) Explain the possible cause of the problem.
(ii) Suggest ways of solving this problem.

(iii) What are the long-term effects of this problem?

Activity 3.1

Determining types of kitchens

(i) Search reliable online videos or any other source to determine the types of
kitchens

(ii) Describe your ideal kitchen which you would like to have in life

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