Describing houses and homes (MS - I, U4A, p. 42-43)
The mp3 file for listening tasks is in the Google Classroom TB p. 42 / ex. 6 - listen (track 2.04) to the estate agent showing someone round a house. Which 7 parts of the house / rooms are mentioned in the dialogue? 1) front gate 2) hall 3) living room 4) kitchen 5) back garden 6) fence 7) bedroom TB p. 43 / ex. 8 - listen again and complete the sentences with words and phrases from ex. 7. Write 1 word on each line provided.1) It's conveniently located near to the shop.2) We're in a very popular area of town.3) On the right is the living room. Cosy, isn't it?4) 'It's tiny.' 'It certainly isn't spacious, but I wouldn't say it's cramped.'5) The back fence is very dilapidated.6) There's a charming view form the window.7) It could be beautifully restored. TB p. 43 / ex. 9 Listen (track 2.05) to four people describing their homes. Match sentences a-e with speakers 1-4. There is one extra sentence. This home is not as modern as the owners would like. Speaker 4 This home did not cost very much. Speaker 1 This home is very dilapidated. Extra sentence This home has got wonderful views. Speaker 2 This home is in a remote location. Speaker 3 TB p. 43 / ex. 10 - listen again (track 2.05). What types of home are described? Speaker 1 - houseboatSpeaker 2 - block of flatsSpeaker 3 - an old farmhouseSpeaker 4 - terraced house 1) Which of the above mentioned homes appeals to you most? Why?2) Which appeals least? Why? RECORD your answer. (Keep talking for about 30-40 sec.) TB p. 43 / ex 11 - read 'RECYCLE!'. Then do the exercise. Write the correct answers below. 1a - some 1b - any 2a - some 2b - much 3 - many 4 - any My home Describe your home. Use vocabulary from p. 42-43 and pharses from ex. 12. Write a short paragraph - about 50-60 words.