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Unit 2 – Room available
Words & expressions
In this unit you are going to explore language related to moving into shared accommodation.
1. Firstly with your partner brainstorm a list of items that you could find in a typical bedroom.
Write the items below.
(example) a pillow
2. Now circle the items that you have in the room that you are living in now
3. What adjectives can be used to describe your room and different items in it? Include both
positive and negative descriptions. Write your ideas below:
Your room Items in your room
(example) very quiet (example) A soft, pink pillow
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4. Draw a picture of the room that you are living in now. Show where different items you
identifies in (3) are located in your room.
5. For each item, think of prepositions that can be used to describe its location in your room
Make a list of prepositions below: Share your list with the class.
(example) next to
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Reading & Writing
1. Imagine that you are going to move to new room in a share house. In your group, complete
the table below on your requirements for the house and room.
Must have/be Would like to have/be Mustn’t have/be
(example) Must have a desk Would like to have a pool Mustn’t be noisy
2. Look at these two room ads. What’s the difference between them?
Name: Rudi Name: Saki
3. Write your own ad for a room in a share house using the information in the table of
requirements above.
Share room wanted:
Name:
Subject:
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Listening & Pronunciation
You’re going to listen to two conversations where Deborah is trying to find share house
accommodation.
2. Listen to the conversation again. As you listen underline the words that are stressed in each
sentence (sentence stress).
3. Practice the conversation with a partner, focusing on copying the sentence stress.
4. Practice one more time. If you are Rudi, change some of the details of the room.
Part 2
1. Listen to Part 2 of the conversation and answer the following questions:
How many females are living in the house? Rent is ..
2. Listen to the conversation again and, as before, underline the stressed words.
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4. Practice one more time. Change some of the details in the conversation.
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Discussions
In groups:
1. First list the good points and bad points of sharing with people from your own nationality
compared to different nationalities? Then discuss which would you prefer and why?
Good points Bad points
Own Nationality Own Nationality
2. Now list the good points and bad points of sharing a house in a mixed gender household
and a single sex household? Then discuss which would you prefer and why?
Good points Bad points
Mixed Gender Mixed Gender
3. These days many children are deciding to live longer in their parent’s home. List the
advantages and disadvantages of living with parents.
Advantages Disadvantages
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4. When should children leave their parent’s home? Describe your own experience.
Dialogue - Unit 2
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Part 1 Part 2
Phone conversation between Deborah and Conversation between Jimmi and Deborah at
Rudi, a potential share house owner. school.