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?
