Housing mind map

Cave houses in Turkey

Buying or renting

Types of homes

Types Of Houses from Danica Kubi

The smallest flat in London

Watch the video and answer the questions:

1. What's the number of the apartment? 8F
2. What’s the size of the apartment? 10’4’’ x 8’4’’ (=3’14m x 2,54m)
3. What are its good qualities? Unusual, unique, high ceiling, location, natural light
4. What’s the price? $280000
5. Why is it so expensive? Next to Harrods
6. How many people have seen it? 100 viewers – 12 offers
7. Who wants to buy it? Investor from Greece

Answers written in white. Select above to see them.

2nd Intermediate - Rent a house

Watch the video and choose the correct option

1. The house was built in
a. 2005
b. 2006
c. 2007

2. The dining room is
a. in the centre of the house
b. on the ground floor
c. next to the kitchen

3. The porch is
a. accessible from the dining room
b. matches the living room
c. enclosed by windows

4. The kitchen was inspired by
a. a friend’s home
b. a country house
c. a trip

5. The library transmits
a. a domestic feeling
b. a refined atmosphere
c. an artistic taste

6. The lower level includes
a. a dancing room
b. a bathroom with spa
c. a bar

7. Outside there is
a. a barbecue outside
b. a private dock
c. a seawater pool

Answers written in white select this line to see them:  1b 2a 3a 4c 5b 6a 7b

Housework

 

Bill Gates's home

Watch this video of Bill Gates's house and answer the questions below.



1. Bill Gates's house design is
a-typical of the area
b-typical of the US
c-typical of warmer countries
2. The house includes innovations which
a-you can find in many houses now
b-you will find in houses in the future
c-you could find in houses in the future
3. The house is placed on a hill
a-to save energy
b-because of the views
c-to save energy and because of the views
4. The house is made of
a-recycled wood
b-recycled glass
c-recycled stone
5. On the west you can see
a-a river
b-a forest
c-some mountains
6. A special pin
a-controls the electronic services of the house
b-helps to locate a person in the house
c-is used to identify the tastes of its wearer
7. When someone calls
a-all the phones in the house ring
b-the house lets you know
c-only you hear the phone
8. The living space areas
a-are large
b-are modest
c-are medium-sized
9. There is a large video screen
a-in every room
b-in the library
c-in one of the pavilions

Answers written in white. Select the following text to see them: 1a, 2c, 3a, 4a, 5c, 6c, 7c, 8b, 9c

2nd Intermediate - Looking for a place to live?

Watch the video and fill in the gaps:

1. The lobby is chic and sophisticated
2. The ceilings are 11-12 foot high
3. It has almost floor-to-ceiling windows
4. It has views over the historical part of Soho
5. The kitchen mixes exotic woods and stainless steel
6. There's radiant heating in the master bathroom
7. There's a 24h doorman
8. In the gym you can train with your personal trainer

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Answers: select the statements to see the words in the blanks.

2nd Intermediate - Living in the city vs Living in the countryside

Listen to a discussion
Read a text about living the countryside

Urban life vs. Surburban life

Watch this video and do the activities

Write about the city and the countryside
Advantages and disadvantages of living in the city or the countryside (listen)
Discussion questions

Cities and homes of the future

Watch a video about homes in the future and do the exercises
Listen to this BBC podcast about cities in the future

Home appliances