UNIT 4. HOME. LESSON G. SPEAKING
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LESSON G. SPEAKING
UNIT 4. HOME
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WARM-UP
Additional activity
Additional activity
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Battles of the Rooms
- Each group takes turns to say a word referring to pieces of furniture that can be found in the living room, the kitchen, and the bedroom. - If a group fails to say a word in 5 seconds, that group is eliminated. - The last group remaining wins the game.
Vocabulary check
Vocabulary check
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Pronunciation and meaning
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A BUNK BED
A DUVET
PRACTICE
1. Which items from below can you see in the photos?
1. Which items from below can you see in the photos?
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In the house
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- Picture A
1. Which items from below can you see in the photos?
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curtains bunk bed duvet hook pillow
- Picture B
1. Which items from below can you see in the photos?
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bedside table bookcase double bed cushion kitchen cupboard lamp pillow
- Compare and contrast the photos of student accommodation and say which you would prefer to live in
1. Compare and contrast the photos of student accommodation and say which you would prefer to live in
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Picture A may be in the dormitory and picture B is at home. Both are student accommodation, but they are different. The first picture is not as comfortable and convenient as the second picture. There is more furniture in the house than in the dormitory. I would prefer to live in the house in picture B because it is more private, and I can easily choose where to stay with the suitable price and location.4
2. Read the task above and the Speaking Strategy 1
2. Read the task above and the Speaking Strategy 1. Then listen to a student doing the task
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- Answer the questions
2. Read the task above and the Speaking Strategy 1. Then listen to a student doing the task. Answer the questions
Which room does she prefer?
Does she use any linking words when contrasting the photos?
She prefers room A.
She uses some linking words sshen contrasting the photos such as whereas, but, while, however, despite
3. Choose the best linking words to complete the sentences
3. Choose the best linking words to complete the sentences
1. Photo A is of a room in a hostel, I think, unless/ whereas the second shows a small flat. 2. There are bunk beds in the room in the hostel, but/ when the other room has got a double bed. 3. While/When photo A shows a rather untidy room, the room in photo B is very tidy. 4. The room in the hostel looks quite cosy. However,/ Whereas the furniture looks a bit old and worn out. 5. I like the idea of sharing with other students, although / despite the lack of privacy.
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- Choose the best linking words to complete the sentences
3. Choose the best linking words to complete the sentences
Bài tập kéo thả chữ
1. Photo A is of a room in a hostel, I think, ||whereas|| (unless/ whereas) the second shows a small flat. 2. There are bunk beds in the room in the hostel, ||but|| (but/ when) the other room has got a double bed. 3. ||While|| (While/When) photo A shows a rather untidy room, the room in photo B is very tidy. 4. The room in the hostel looks quite cosy. ||However|| (However,/ Whereas) the furniture looks a bit old and worn out. 5. I like the idea of sharing with other students, ||despite|| (although / despite) the lack of privacy.
- Listen again and check your answers
3. Listen again and check your answers
1. Photo A is of a room in a hostel, I think, whereas the second shows a small flat. 2. There are bunk beds in the room in the hostel, but the other room has got a double bed. 3. While photo A shows a rather untidy room, the room in photo B is very tidy. 4. The room in the hostel looks quite cosy. However, the furniture looks a bit old and worn out. 5. I like the idea of sharing with other students, despite the lack of privacy.
4. Read the task above
4. Read the task above
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- For each of the four points, think of one advantage of staying with a host family and one advantage of staying in university accommodation
4. For each of the four points, think of one advantage of staying with a host family and one advantage of staying in university accommodation
Convenience and cost:
- Advantage of staying in university accommodation: Convenient location near the university and affordable options may be available.
- Advantage of staying with a host family: The family may provide meals and daily necessities, which can be more cost-effective.
Social life:
- Advantage of staying in university accommodation: More opportunities to socialize with other students and participate in events and activities.
- Advantage of staying with a host family: More intimate experience with the local culture and customs through interaction with family members.
- For each of the four points, think of one advantage of staying with a host family and one advantage of staying in university accommodation
4. For each of the four points, think of one advantage of staying with a host family and one advantage of staying in university accommodation
Opportunities to practice English:
- Advantage of staying in university accommodation: Exposure to academic setting with opportunities to participate in classroom discussions, study groups, and group projects.
- Advantage of staying with a host family: Conversational English practice in a natural setting through daily interactions with family members.
Getting to know Britain and British culture:
- Advantage of staying in university accommodation: Exposure to local customs and traditions through interactions with local students and staff.
- Advantage of staying with a host family: More immersive experience with British culture and daily life through living with a British family.
5. Listen to two students doing the task
5. Listen to two students doing the task
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Did they mention any of your ideas from exercise 4? Do you agree with their opinions? Why? / Why not?
6. Read Speaking Strategy 2. Then complete the phrases with the words below
6. Read Speaking Strategy 2. Then complete the phrases with the words below
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Phrases for gaining time
Let me (1) __________. (2) __________about it,... All things (3) __________, … I (4) __________the thing is,... What (5) __________? Well,... That's a good (6) __________.
- Complete the phrases with the words below
6. Read Speaking Strategy 2. Then complete the phrases with the words below
Phrases for gaining time
Bài tập kéo thả chữ
Let me (1) ||see||. (2) ||Thinking|| about it,... All things (3) ||considered||, … I (4) ||suppose|| the thing is,... What (5) ||else||? Well,... That's a good (6) ||point||.
7. Listen again to both answers. Which phrases from exercise 6 did the students use?
7. Listen again to both answers. Which phrases from exercise 6 did the students use?
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Let me see That’s a good point What else? Well... Thinking about it... All things considered...
8. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task above and make notes for each of the four points that you have to cover
8. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task above and make notes for each of the four points that you have to cover
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In your gap year, you are going to spend three months in the UK studying English. You are looking for a flat to rent. Ask your friend for advice. Discuss these points:
• Location • Meals • Cost • Sharing with other students
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- Suggested answer: Location - Meals
8. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task above and make notes for each of the four points that you have to cover
• Location
- Ask for advice on neighborhoods that are safe and convenient for commuting to school. - Find out what transportation options are available in the area.
• Meals
- Ask for advice on neighborhoods that are safe and convenient for commuting to school. - Find out what transportation options are available in the area.
- Suggested answer: Cost - Sharing with other students
8. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task above and make notes for each of the four points that you have to cover
• Cost
- Ask for advice on how to save money on housing, such as finding a roommate or living in a less expensive area. - Consider additional expenses such as utilities and transportation.
• Sharing with other students
- Consider the benefits and drawbacks of living with roommates, such as splitting the cost of rent but potentially having less privacy. - Look for resources such as roommate finding websites to help you find a compatible roommate.
CONSOLIDATION
Homework
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Homework
1. Learn all new vocabulary 2. Finish all the tasks. 3. Prepare U3-H