A PLACE OF YOUR OWN
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 785.
Jeremy's opinion
Linda's opinion
| Location | Lounge | Kitchen | Bedrooms |
| Location | Lounge | Kitchen | Bedrooms |
2. What is Linda's general impression of the house? What is Jeremy's?
3. Describe the house that they are talking about. Give the facts, not their opinions.
4. Complete these sentences from the tape.
If we ___________ this house, we ___________ have to drive to the station. If the ceilings ___________ lower in our house now, it ___________ be much cheaper to heat. If they ___________ do something about the roof soon, the ceiling ___________ come down.
& READING
Task 1. Work in pairs. Discuss the following question.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living away from home when you are a student?
Task 2.Tony is a student. He has recently moved into his own flat. He wrote to his friend Paul to tell him about it. When you have read Tony's letter, answer the following questions.
| 1. How did Tony find the flat? 2. Why did he decide to take it? 3. What are his plans for the flat? | 4. What offer does he make? 5. What invitation does he make? |
Dear Paul,
I've done it! I've got a place of my own at last. I found it through an agency a couple of weeks ago. I was looking through the paper, when I came across an advertisement for flats. So I gave the agency a ring and went to see what they had. I saw several good flats, but I couldn't make up my mind about them. Then I saw one I really liked. I was in two minds about taking it because the rent was rather high, but I thought it was time I became more independent of my parents, and I'm sure I was getting on their nerves – they said they couldn't put up with the noise from my stereo system any longer! So I moved out, and here I am in my own flat!
It's in the suburbs on the outskirts of London, and it's very convenient for the shops. It's on the second floor and consists of a bedroom; a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. It's nothing out of the ordinary, but it's in quite good condition.
I moved in last week and I've already put up some shelves and new wallpaper in the living room. At present the kitchen is painted dark brown and has a small window, so it needs brightening up.Haven't finished doing up the bedroom yet. I'm going to convert it into a study, and paint it blue so that it will go with the curtains my mother has promised to give me. There's a lovely view from the window! It looks out onto the garden which I share with four other people.'
I get on well with the people living above me, but unfortunately I'm not on good terms with the landlord at the moment.We had an argument about sticking pictures on the wall – he said it would damage the wallpaper. And the people below me say they are fed up with the noise from my stereo.
The good thing is that I've got somewhere I can call my own. I can easily put you up any time you're in London. So don't hesitate you can drop in any time.
All the best,
Tony.
PS I'm thinking of having a house-warming party at the end of the month, so if you'd like to come, drop me a line or give me a call.
Task 3.Now underline the multi-word verbs in the letter and try to work out what they mean.
1. Match the verbs in A with the definitions in B.
| A | B |
| 1. to look through something 2. to come across someone/something 3. to put up with someone/something 4. to move out (of somewhere) 5. to brighten something up 6. to look (out) onto something 7. to go with something 8. to put someone up 9. to drop in (on someone) | a) to give someone accommodation b) to have a view of somewhere c) to visit someone informally, to pay a casual visit d) to match or suit, to make a good combination (for example, of colours) e) to read something quickly and briefly f) to find something or meet someone by chance g) to leave accommodation and take everything with you, to vacate a house or flat h) to make something brighter, less dull, and more full of light i) to tolerate something, to accept something unpleasant or difficult without complaining |
2. Fill in the gaps below.
I live __________ (a) my own __________ (b) the suburbs __________ (c) the outskirts of London. My flat is __________ (d) the second floor and it's __________ (e) good condition. It consists __________ (f) four rooms and is very convenient __________ (g) the shops. The bedroom looks out onto a garden, which I share __________ (h) four other people. I want to convert the bedroom __________ (i) a study. I found the flat __________ (j) an agency.
Task 4. Idiomatic expressions.
1. Complete the following sentences so that they illustrate the meaning of the idiomatic expressions in Tony's letter.
Example: I thought the play was nothing out of the ordinary, but my friends thought it was great.
1. He really gets on my nerves. He is always ...
2. I'm not on good terms with the people who live next door ...
3. I'm fed up with my job because ...
4. She was in two minds about accepting the job in America because .. .
5. She couldn't make up her mind about the party. On the one hand ...
2. Work in pairs. Ask your partner to describe where he or she lives. Try to use multi-word verbs, particles, and idiomatic expressions in your questions and answers.
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