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Reading and Use of English Part 5

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Think carefully about what the text is actually saying, a ^
incorrect options will not reflect the true meaning of the ^
text, although they may sound similar.
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Work in pairs.Take turns to choose a picture and answer.
describe the type of person who might like to live in
each home. Your partner will guess the home.
Work in pairs. You are going to read an extract from a
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different pUces.
^ Choose the two most and least important features of Read the extract quickly. Why does the writer think the
house is in a good location?
your ideal home from the list (1 -10). Then compare your
answers with a partner and match the features to
pictures A-F. For questions 1 -8,choose the answer (A,B, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text.
1 a spacious and bright living space, like an open-plan
living room and kitchen 1 In what way is the house typical of Venice,according
to the writer?
2 in a quiet, peaceful location A There are several ways of entering it.
3 in a good residential area with respectful neighbours B People live and work in the same building.
4 with an outdoor space, such as a balcony, a garden, a C The storage area is not below ground.
patio or a terrace
5 a central location, close to all the local amenities and D It consists of two separate buildings.
with good transport links
2 What does the word it refer to in line 17?
6 recently refurbished, with modern fittings A the family business
7 en-suite bathrooms for all the bedrooms B an entrance
8 allocated car park spaces C a floor
9 cosy and compact D a building
10 fully furnished