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Exercise 1.Work in pairs and answer the questions

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STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)

1) What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘housing’?

2) Is there a problem with housing in your country?

3) Does your government provide housing for people on low or no income?

4) Are you interested in the state of the housing market?

5) Is it easy to find good quality housing in your town?

6) What are the housing estates / housing projects like in your area?

7) Do you think there’ll be housing shortages in your town / country in the

future?

8) Do you think everyone on a low income should get a housing allowance /

housing benefit?

9) If you belonged to your local housing association, what points would you

consider raising?

10) What do you think of the sheltered housing system in which governments

provide accommodation for the aged and homeless?

STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)

1) Is there a minister for housing in your government and does he/she do a good

job?

2) How can housing be made affordable for everyone?

3) Do you think the housing situation in your country is better than that in your

neighbouring countries?

4) Do you know anything about your government’s housing policy?

5) Have you ever seen very poor quality housing?

6) What happens in your country when there is a housing boom or a housing

slump?

7) Do you understand how and why poor housing figures in the USA in October

2007 affected the world’s economies?

8) What issues will arise with housing of the future?

9) Which countries have major problems with housing?

10) What would housing on the Moon or Mars look like?

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Exercise 2. Comment the proverb

There is no place like home

Go to http://www.special-

dictionary.com/proverbs/keywords/house/ and

choose some more Housing Proverbs to

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LANGUAGEExercise 1. Add more words to the list. What

type of house do you live in?

terraced mansion semi-detached studio detached

cottage castle bungalow ……

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Modern a expensive

Small b spacious

Plain c decorated

Cheap d traditional

Attractive e ugly

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Exercise 3. Do the quiz

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1.Which of the following would

you find outdoors?

• a sofa

• a couch

• a settee

• a bench

2. "Johnny, please don't leave

your clothes on the floor; hang

them in the ….!"

• locker

• wardrobe

• cupboard

• cabinet

3. Which of the following is the

odd one out? (think about things

you can ONLY put on your bed)

• duvet

• sheet

• pillow

• Cushion

4. I like my room to be …; I

hate it when it gets messy.

• clean and tidy

• tidy and clean

• neat and clean

• clean and neat

5. If you want to make a cup of

tea, you should use the … to

make the hot water.

• Iron

• toaster

• mixer

• Kettle

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/wor

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Exercise 4. Visit the site http://mind42.com/

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Exercise 1. Read about this piece of England in

ChinaThe building company Hong Kong Housing is building a new

suburb in Shanghai, a city with a population of more than 15

million people. But this suburb is not like other parts of Shanghai. It

is a little piece of England. The name of the new area is "English

Town". The manager of Hong Kong Housing, Shi Guangsheng, says

many people in this area of China want to buy an English house and

live in an English town.

"This town is like Bristol or Chester. There is an English square and

there are pigeons to feed like in Trafalgar Square, London. There

are four English-style pubs and you can buy English beer to drink.

There is a canal and you can row a boat there like in Cambridge."

Are there any cricket fields? "No, there aren't any places to play

cricket because nobody in Shanghai can play this game. But there is

a football stadium like those in England. And the thing we are very

proud of is our shopping street. There are several shops where you

can buy traditional English food like fish and chips or Christmas

Pudding."

The rich Shanghai businessman can do some gardening too. For

with every house in "English Town", there is an English lawn and

there are long gardens with ponds and tall hedges.

But there is one problem. The houses in this part of town cost a

minimum of $400,000!

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1. "English Town" is in a Chinese city.2. These houses are only for English people tobuy.3. There are pigeons in all the gardens.4. The English pubs look like pubs in Cambridge.5. There aren't any cricket fields in the newdevelopment.6. Shi Guangsheng feels proud about theEnglish-style shops.7. Most houses have a lawn.8. The houses are cheap.

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Exercise 1. Read the text and answer these questions

•What type of house is being described? What are the key

features of this type of house?

•Where can you find these homes?

Reading housesLook at a house from the outside, and you can guess what type of people live in it.

Well, perhaps this is not always true. Some people can live in unusual houses. Some people

liveonboats,intreehousesorintents.

Forexample, imagine youare inanoldpartofan industrial cityin theUK.Cities like

London, Manchester, Liverpool or Newcastle. There is a river, or a canal, which was

important for transport in thepast,before the railwayswerebuilt.Therearea lotofenormous

buildingsnearthewater.Theywerebuilt inthe19thcentury.Theymustbeindustrialplacesto

storethingsforimportorexport.

But…look more closely! There are expensive cars parked outside some of these

buildings.AndonthecornerofthestreetthereisaFrenchrestaurant,withawinebaropposite.

And just round the corner there is a shop with beautiful furniture. And here are more

shops…Whobuysthesethings?

Answer: the people who now live in these old buildings. Old warehouses like these

offertwothingsthataredifficulttofindinmodernhouses:space,andaview.

Over the past 10 years, more and more architects have converted buildings like this

intoapartments,whichhavebig rooms,highceilings…andoftena terracewhich looksonto

thewater.

So,theoldpartsofmanyofBritain’sindustrialcitiesnowhaveanewlife.Theyarenot

deadanymore,withemptywarehousesanddisusedfactories.Youcanbuyfactoryspaceand

makeyourselfahomeinit.Andthepeoplewholiveinthemcanwalkorcycle towork.

Or…with so much space. They work from home with a computer and a modem!

Buildings don’t always tell us about lifestyles immediately. So, next time you see an old

station, a desertedchurch or avillage school inBritain, look carefullyfor the clues. You may

getasurprise.Is thistrueinyourtowntoo?

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Exercise 2. Are these sentences true or false?

1. These buildings were built recently.

2. They are very spacious.

3. Britain’s city centers do not have people living in

them.

4. Some people in Britain live and work in the same

place.

5. Some people in Britain live in churches.

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Exercise 1. Watch Flat hunting Scene

Ashlie is not happy with her flat, so Stephen

offers to help her find somewhere better. That

sounds easy, doesn't it?

Before you watch think about the following

questions:

Can you describe the place where you live in

Belarus?

How easy is it to find a nice house or flat

where you live?

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Exercise 2. Go to

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word-street/flathunting-scene-1

watch Flat hunting Scene to find out why

Ashlie isn't happy where she lives.

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Exercise 3. Watch Flat hunting Scene and

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1. Ashlie's current flat ...2. The first flat she looks at ...3. The second flat ...4. The third flat ...5. The fourth flat ...

a) is too noisy.b) is falling apart and there is too much pink.c) is wonderful.d) has a lot of rubbish outside.e) is too small.

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Ashlie: That’s the …time the taps have leaked this month. Just look at them!

Ash: I hate this flat. I can’t stand the kitchen. I can’t bear pink. I want to…

Stephen: Hi! I’m calling about the flat … on Kings road. Is it still available?

Chris: Is it for the two of you? Are you looking for… together?

Ash: Well. It looks great… And this a really nice area.

Chris: Let’s go and …round. After you. This way.

Ash: I like… No pink in sight.

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Exercise 5. Finish the phrases for describing

flats by using the words given

Everything's …apart.

Everything …

It’s full … old rubbish

It looks great … the outside.

It’s … a really nice area.

It’s perfect … one person.

It’s got everything you …

It’s quite a good …

It’s close … the train station.

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Exercise 1. What kind of homes will we

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Watch this video for a glimpse of the homes of

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1. In the first house shown in the video, the shower water

is heated by …

Electricity

Wind energy

Solar energy

2. These houses are …

Experimental

For sale

Real people’s homes

3. The technology in these houses helps them make more

efficient use of … compared to ordinary houses.

Energy

Water

Space

4. There is a … to open the door.

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1. I would love a self-cleaninghouse2. I'd like an eco-house3. I'd like a frontdoor4. I'd like a TV in eachroom5. I'd like a robotchef6. I'd like a robotchef

a) with a fingerprintscanner forsecurityb) thatcould cook all my meals formec) thatautomaticallymakes itself everymorningd) thatusesrenewableenergye) so I could watch the footballeverywheref) thatdoesall the houseworkforme

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Exercise 3. Check your understanding by

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Exercise 1. Describe the types of housing

available in your country/area.

What are the main features?

Do people live in the centre of cities or towns?

Are there any unusual houses?

Historic houses?

Have the types of houses changed in the last

50 years?

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Exercise 2. Describe your ideal place to

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Would you rather live alone or with lots

of people?

In a town or a rural area?

In a flat, a house or something more

unusual like a boat?

Do you like old buildings or modern

ones?

Is there anyone in the class with the same

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Exercise 3. What are the advantages and

disadvantages of living in an apartment? What

about a college dormitory or home stay? How

about a house?

Select a city or area you would like to live

some day. Then, use the Internet to search for

housing options, including information on cost,

convenience, and contract details.

Discuss your ideas with a partner and/or

write your opinions on a related topic at

Randall's ESL Blog HERE

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PROJECTJoin the project My City and Me and tell about types of

houses typical for your city

http://collaborate.iearn.org/space-2/group-8

Summary

This project is about cultural, social and environmental

aspects of the cities we live in.

Description

Working in the project, participants can choose any aspects

of their city's life.

We can share these aspects with our contemporaries around

the world. Together we can think about activities which can

make our lives and those of others living in our cities better.

Possible classroom activities

- making survey about advantages and disadvantages of

living in the city

- making presentations about the city ( cultural aspect)

- conducting research - what youth can do to improve their

city life (social aspect) possible theme volunteer work

- participating in the action One Day for My City

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3Classified Ads

1.BrApt$700,2Br$750

BothXintcond.,Newcarpet

Moreinfo.643-2056

2BrApt,LosAngelesarea,

Avail.8/1,$900mo,Lndry,

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6.Br.House$1400mo.

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Beautifulview,528-1435

1. I want a nice view…

2. I need a three-bedroom house…

3. I need laundry facilities…

4. I need a dishwasher…

5. I want an apartment that includes

utilities. …

Exercise 1. Read Housing Ads select the ad that

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Make up the dialogue between an

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Exercise 2. Read the information about thehouses to rent.

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Exercise 2. Visit the site http://www.blogthings.com/thehousetest/and do the test on houses

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TAPESCRIPT 1. Flat huntingAshlie: Can you pass me the wrench, Stephen?

Stephen: This one?

Ashlie: No, that’s a screwdriver. The big one next to it.

Stephen: This?

Ashlie: Thanks. Right... I think that’s done. Phew!

Stephen: Well done, Ash.

Ashlie: That's the third time the taps have leaked this month. Just look at them. I'm fed up with living here.

Stephen: Ashlie's flat is falling apart. She's always repairing things.

Ashlie: I hate this flat! I can't stand the kitchen. I can't bear pink. I want to move out!

Stephen: That’s a great idea!

Ashlie: I want to rent somewhere a bit more modern, stylish, you know? Somewhere where everything works!

Stephen: I know what you mean. This place, I mean, look at this, it’s horrible... and it’s full of old rubbish.

Ashlie: Stephen, that’s mine!

Stephen: Mm, really? Nice...

Ashlie: I’ve decided. I’m going to start looking for somewhere else to live.

Stephen: I’ll help you look if you like.

Ashlie: Ahh... Thanks, Stephen

Stephen: What about this one?

Ashlie: Ahh.. That one looks just right, yeah - give them a call.

Stephen: Hi. I'm calling about the flat for rent on Kings Road. Is it still available? It is? Great! Can we see it? Really, OK,

see you there. Come on, Ash, let’s go - we can see it now.

Ashlie: Oh great! Come on, Poppy.

Ashlie: Hi, I’m Ashlie, and this is my brother, Stephen.

Estate Agent: Hi, I'm Chris. Is it for the two of you? Are you looking for a place together?

Stephen: Ah no, no... it’s just for Ashlie.

Ashlie: Well, it looks great from the outside, and this is a really nice area.

Estate Agent: Yes, it’s lovely, isn’t it? And this flat is perfect for one person. Let’s go and have a look around. After you -

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Ashlie: Hmm... It’s not very big, is it?

Estate Agent: Like I said, this place is just perfect for one person. It’s got everything you need.

Stephen: It’s a bit small, isn’t it?

Ashlie: Erm... Where's the bedroom?

Estate Agent: Ah - well look, here’s the bed, and it can also be a sofa.

Ashlie: Do you have anything else?

Estate Agent: Yeah, I can show you something else.

Ashlie: No...

Stephen: This seems better. It’s got much more room, Ashlie. It’s more modern. It’s quite stylish.

Estate Agent: I can really see you living here.

Ashlie: Mmm. It is quite a good size. And the kitchen’s quite big. I like the carpet. No pink in sight!

Stephen: What’s it like round here? I don’t know the area very well.

Estate Agent: Er… It’s really close to the train station. There’s trains every ten minutes into Central London. I’ve got the

paperwork with me. You could move in tomorrow.

Ashlie: So how much is the rent?

Estate Agent: What did you say?

Ashlie: Trains every ten minutes? No way!

Stephen: Wow! What a beautiful kitchen!

Ashlie: Ahhh... I love it, it’s so spacious!

Stephen: I think this is the one.

Ash: Come on then. Let’s tell the estate agent. Come on, Poppy.

Ashlie: Oh Stephen, that flat was wonderful! I’ve got to have it!

Stephen: Yes, it’s great, but are you sure?

Ashlie: Yes, I mean I feel really at home here. It’s such a peaceful street.

Stephen: Yes, it does seem pretty quiet.

Estate Agent: If you’d just like to sign the rental agreement, we can go back to the office, get the keys, and you can move

in when you like.

Ashlie: Great! I can't wait. Where do I sign?

Estate Agent: Just there.

TAPESCRIPT 2. Homes of the futureGood morning. Today I'll be experiencing a taste of the future. From the latest in home design to incredible

gadgets, I’ll be looking at how we could be living in the future. A hot shower is a great start to the day, but this is no

ordinary shower. It’s using rain water collected from the roof and heated by solar energy, or heat from the sun. I’m

surrounded by some of the most modern houses in the world. Each one has been built as an experiment, designed to test

the latest technology and ideas for living. Some of these houses can evolve as people’s lives change. Thinking of having

more housemates? Just add on another layer - like children’s building blocks. Peter White is the Marketing Manager of

the Innovation Park, where the houses are built.

Amandeep: Peter, are these houses really a glimpse of the future?

Peter White: They are. In the next few years, we’ll be living in houses that look like this.

Amandeep: Just how much do they vary from ordinary houses?

Peter White: In some ways they’re very similar. The kitchen, the bathrooms, the televisions are just like now but

the technology in the houses makes them much more energy efficient.

…You may have seen the next invention in the movies, and it could mean no more lost keys in the future. It’s

called fingerprint recognition technology. And it lets you back in. Now, this control panel is the brain of the house. You

can set the temperature, and the shutters close automatically when it’s hot outside. And this is one of my favourites: you

get to control the music in every part of the house. So how about a bit of this... Or... maybe we should go for this... Now,

can you guess what this is? It redefines the simple... chair. This rocks - literally. And it’s a library as well. So I can grab

my favourite book and just sit back and relax. I think I could spend some time here. So would you mind coming back a

little later?

… I asked some people who are interested in house design what they would like to see in the house of the future.

Woman 1: I would love a self-cleaning house.

Man 1: I'd like an eco-house that uses renewable energy and doesn't impact on the environment.

Woman 2: I’d like a device that could carry me up to bed when I feel tired.

Man 2: I’d like a house where I could watch the football in every room.

Woman 3: In my house of the future, I’d like a robot man that I can turn off.

….. It’s time to relax, and my favourite programme, Word on the Street, is about to start - and on a solar-powered

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