Looking for an apartment_Upper Intermediate

Did you use any of these words? Group them into two columns of opposites.

• retro（复古的） vs. contemporary（当代的）
• cozy（舒适的） vs. spacious（宽广的）
• Can you add more opposite pairs to describe houses or apartments?

How would you describe the apartment in the ad below?

• contemporary（当代的） or retro（复古的）?
• spacious（宽敞的） or cozy（舒适的）?
• luxurious（奢侈的） or functional（实用的）?
• elaborate（精心制作的） or minimalist（极简主义的）?
• neutral（中立的，非色彩的） or colorful（华美的，充满色彩的）?
• Which words describe your house or apartment? How do you feel about these features?

You are working with a real estate agent to find housing.

• A:Tell Student B what kind of housing you need.

• B:Tell Student A which features you have and which you don't have.

• A:I have a large family. I'm looking for a spacious, contemporary, three-bedroom apartment with a modern kitchen.

• B:I have a contemporary, three-bedroom apartment with a modern kitchen, but it is cozy, not spacious.

• real estate agent: a person who organizes sales and rentals for houses and apartments.

Summary

Today we...

• discussed different styles of design in housing.
• talked about various features of houses and apartments.
• reviews house ads.

Before you go ...

• Have you ever used housing ads?Talk about your experiences.
• What are the most effective ways to find a place to live in your city?