Vocabulary Vibes
Define what is "mod cons" in your own words, providing at least two examples
Possible answer: technologies that make life easier and more comfortable, such as smart home systems, high-speed internet, a cooling system – air-conditioner, central heating
Who helps you find a place to rent?
An estate agent / real estate agent
which modal verb do you use to express a strong obligation?
Must
What is the primary reason developers are squeezing more houses into available space?
To make them cheaper
Finish the saying: "A house is made of walls and..."
beams, a home is built with love and dreams
Explain the difference between "upkeep" and "renovations"
Upkeep is routine maintenance to keep a property in good condition, while renovations are more extensive projects to improve or modernize it
What are some potential disadvantages of living in a house, as opposed to an apartment?
Higher costs of upkeep, potential for noisy neighbors, location far from businesses
Which modal verb do you use to give advice? (Mention two of them)
Should / Ought to
What negative consequences can result from families living in tiny, cramped conditions?
Increased risk of infections and depression.
Name at least three pieces of furniture mentioned in your active vocabulary from the lesson "My room"
Bean bag, bunk beds, filing cabinet, fluffy carpet, king-size bed, leather chair with armrests
How can we call someone who rents a flat, house, office, piece of land, etc. from the person who owns it
a tenant
The text mentions the importance of "good fences make good neighbors." What does this saying imply about American attitudes towards privacy and community?
Americans value privacy and believe that clear boundaries can help maintain positive relationships with neighbors
what is the key difference in tone between "must" and "have to" when expressing necessity?
Must is more personal, expressing personal feelings or a strict order, while have to is more impersonal, expressing obligation due to circumstances
What is a word to describe a room that is very small and doesn't have much space?
Cramped
Fill in the blank: She wants to buy a leather chair with _______
armrests
What is the opposite of "spacious"? Try to give two antonyms
Cramped, tiny
LUCKY TICKET
LUCKY TICKET
Rephrase: "It is not necessary for me to work on Sundays." (Using a modal verb)
I don't have to work on Sundays. / I don't need to work on Sundays. / I needn't work on Sundays
Which is the meaning of the word "oppressive" as used to describe the cramped conditions?
making people feel sad or uncomfortable, synonym to suffocating
In one of the texts in contrast to the "bunk beds" a person currently has, she wants a ______ bed
king-size
If you are "frustrated," how are you feeling?
Annoyed, impatient, disappointed
What are the things Harry learned about looking for a house?
Be flexible, check everything, look online
Rephrase: "It is necessary FOR YOU to be on time." (Using a modal verb)" "I ________ be on time"
I must be on time
Fill in the blank: If you _______ your anxiety, you reduce stress to make it less painful
soothe
Try to explain the word "to giggle" Which word is closest in meaning?
laughing softly