I. A description of a house for an advertisement

I. A DESCRIPTION OF A HOUSE FOR AN ADVERTISEMENT

When we write a description of a house for an advertisement we usually divide it into five paragraphs. In the first paragraph we say what type of house it is (i.e. semi-detached, a cottage, etc), where it is located and/or how old it is. In the main body we describe its external (e.g. garage, garden, etc) and internal (e.g. number of rooms, floors, etc) features and any special features it might have (e.g. central heating, air conditioning, etc). In the conclusion we give our comments and/or recommendations, saying why we think it is worth buying/renting.

a) Read the text and underline the correct word(s) in bold.

1) For Sale/Rent (asking price £250,000) Spectacular Home in "Paradise"

A - This 2) exceptional/ordinary 900 square metre villa is located on Paradise Beach in the Bahamas. Situated 3) on top of a hill/in the suburbs it offers an amazing view of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

B - This attractive 4) block of flats/luxurious home has a large front garden with a two-car garage and ample storage space. Behind the house there is a 5) basement/patio and a swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees. On the second floor there is a 6) balcony/porch which extends around three sides of the house.

C - On the first floor there is a 7) family-sized/ cramped fitted kitchen, a separate dining room and a large L-shaped living room. 8) Upstairs/ Downstairs on the second floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

D - The villa has built-in 9) appliances/cupboards, tiled floors and air conditioning. There is also central heating and a water 10) cooler/ heater, so it can be lived in all year round.

E - This bright, sunny villa is the perfect family holiday home. It is also the ideal place for anyone in search of sun, sea and a touch of paradise.

For more information on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, contact:

Ann Lipton [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

b) Use the headings below to label the paragraphs.

1) external features

2) comments and/or recommendations

3) type of house and location

4) special features

5) internal features

b) Look at the list of adjectives below and say which are positive and which are negative. Can you think of any more?

• fully-equipped • beautiful • spacious • ugly • unattractive • cramped •wonderful • boring • roomy • traditional • old fashioned • unpopular •spectacular

c) Which of the adjectives from above would you use to describe the following? Make up sentences, as in the example.

• a kitchen • a flat in the city centre • a bathroom • a cottage in the countryside • a bedroom • a dining room

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E.g.: The house has a fully-equipped modern kitchen looking onto the back garden.

II. Fill the gaps in the sentences below using the words in bold.

1. This flat is ideal for a single professional person or a young working couple. It is the perfect __________ for anyone who wants to be in the _________ of the city and still enjoy all the comforts of ___________.

(home/ideal/place/heart)

2. The flat has a ______________ balcony leading off the living room and it has a _____________ view of the city centre. There is also a _____________ garden, which is shared by all the tenants. (roof/large/spectacular)

3. Inside there is a modern kitchen, a ____________ living room, a bedroom with a _______________ wardrobe and a bathroom. The flat has air conditioning, central heating and ____________ carpets. (fitted/built-in/comfortable)

4. This ___________ one-bedroom flat is on the 12^th floor of a _____________ building. It is _____________ located near the city centre, ______________ to shops, restaurants and __________ transport. (conveniently/close/public/spacious/modern)

III. a) Read the advertisements, say why they are/are not appealing to you.

A	B
FOR RENT 3-bedroomed semi-detached house, Paddington. Large lounge/dining room with fireplace, entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen, attic, central heating, built-in wardrobes. Garage and driveway. Large front garden with shared fence, rear patio and pool. Close to shops and public transport. Available for long let. £430 per month. Contact Mrs Wilson Tel: [phone]	FOR SALE £399,986 Golders Green, London. A superb first-floor 2-bedrooed flat. Fully furnished with a large balcony, double glazing and air conditioning. Fully-equipped kitchen and modern security system. Minutes from tube station. Full details at Primary Properties: 020 8731 6889

b) Search the web for more advertisements (renting, buying and selling). Find out whether they appeal/don’t appeal to your group-mates and why.

c) Write an advertisement for a house/flat. Say if it is for rent/sale, what kind of house/flat it is, how much it costs, what special features it has got and give a telephone number for contact. Use the advertisements above as models to help you.

VI. a) Read the dialogue:

Meeting the Landlord

Mr. Fein: Well, are you going to take the apartment? It's a magnificent apartment. You have a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The rent is very low for this neighborhood. Take it right away. Two more couples are coming this afternoon. It's difficult to find an apartment for only $ 135.00 a month.

Barbara: $ 135.00 a month? But... that's so much money!

Mr. Fein: Well, if you're not interested... I'm a busy man.

John: Wait a moment. Barbara, how about it?

Barbara: Well, the kitchen is nice. The living-room is sunny in the afternoon. It's not perfect, John, but it's better than living with Mother.

John: Good. Can we see the lease?

Mr. Fein: Here. Take a good look. It's a standard lease.

b) Answer the questions:

1. How many rooms are there in the apartment?

2. Is the rent really low?

3. What did Barbara like in the apartment?

4. Do you think Barbara and John will take it? Why?

c) Act out the dialogue with your partner.

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