Opposite race
Give the opposite: modern
old-fashioned
The flat is too small and uncomfortable.
cramped
Describe it in 60 seconds: a studio flat
one room + kitchen, small but cosy, cheap, but cramped
Эта квартира просторная и хорошо оборудованная.
This flat is spacious and well-equipped.
It's far from the city, no shops, no metro, no cafes. It's… where?
Off the beaten track
Give the opposite: well-equipped
poorly equipped
The flat is old and needs a lot of work.
run-down
Describe it in 60 seconds: a detached house
suburbs, big garden, garage, quiet, but a long commute
В доме есть парковка и полностью оборудованная кухня.
The house has on-site parking and a fully equipped kitchen
You can walk to the metro, shops and cafes in 5 minutes. It's… where?
Within walking distance
Give the opposite: affordable
overpriced
There are no shops, no metro, no cafes nearby.
off the beaten track
Describe it in 50 seconds: a dormitory
near the university, cheap, shared facilities, but noisy neighbours
Мы живём в пригороде, но транспортное сообщение плохое.
We live in the suburbs, but the transport links are poor.
It's outside the city centre, but not in the countryside. Families live there. It's… where?
In the suburbs
Give the opposite: spacious
cramped
The kitchen has only a fridge and a kettle — no cooker, no oven.
not fully equipped kitchen
Describe it in 40 seconds: a mansion
huge, luxurious, beautiful garden, but very overpriced
У этой квартиры есть балкон и собственная ванная.
This flat has a balcony and an en-suite bathroom.
It's a quiet area with lots of trees and parks. There are no shops or cafes, but it's very green and peaceful. It's… where?
In a residential area
Give the opposite: off the beaten track
within walking distance
There is no place to leave your car near the house.
no on-site parking
Describe it in 30 seconds: a shared flat
city centre, budget-friendly, two flatmates, but a shared bathroom
Сейчас я живу в общежитии, но ищу квартиру
I'm living in a dormitory at the moment, but I'm looking for a flat.
It's an old area with factories and warehouses. It's cheap, but dirty and not very safe. It's… where?
In an industrial area