Units 4–6 /
Potenziamento: Speaking

Student A

1You are looking for a new house with Student B. You have got information about a canal boat house. Read the information.

Are you looking for an unusual home?

Live on the river in this beautiful canal boat on the river Thames. It’s very close to the city centre and the station. A perfect home for one person or a young couple.

£900 per month.

Bedroom 1:1double bed, wardrobe

Bedroom 2: 2 single beds

Kitchen:cooker, cupboards, sink, fridge, dishwasher

Living room:sofa, table and TV

Shower room:sink, toilet, shower

2In pairs. Student B has information about a different house. Tell Student B about your house and ask Student B about the brochure they have. Ask about:

•the type of house

•how many rooms it has got

•what furniture there is

•the advantages of living there

•the disadvantages of living there

3In pairs. Discuss which house you would prefer to live in and why.

Student B

1You are looking for a new house with Student A. You have got information about a train carriage house. Read the information.

Are you looking for an unusual home?

Live in this interesting house in the centre of a quiet village. This old train carriage is 5 km from the city centre. Good buses. Perfect for a couple or two friends.

£895 per month

Bedroom 1:1 double bed, 2 large wardrobes

Bedroom 2:1 single bed

Kitchen: cooker, sink, fridge, washing machine

Living room:sofa, armchair, TV, coffee table

Bathroom:bath with shower, sink, toilet

2In pairs. Student A has information about a different house. Tell Student A about your house and ask Student A about the brochure they have. Ask about:

•the type of house

•how many rooms it has

•what furniture there is

•the advantages of living there

•the disadvantages of living there

3In pairs. Discuss which house you would prefer to live in and why.

Student A

1Read the adverts for entertainment in your town.

2In pairs. You want to go out tonight. Arrange to do something with Student B. Suggest the activities in the adverts and arrange when and where to meet.

3Now write the names of two places or two activities that you enjoy doing.

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4In pairs. Arrange to meet Student B this weekend. Suggest your activities.

Student B

1Read the adverts for entertainment in your town.

2In pairs. You want to go out tonight. Arrange to do something with Student A. Suggest the activities in the adverts and arrange when and where to meet.

3Now write the names of two places or two activities that you enjoy doing.

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4In pairs. Arrange to meet Student A this weekend. Suggest your activities.

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