- a garden
-more than one bathroom
- a dining room
- a balcony
-a kitchen
- lots of space
- a swimming pool
- a fireplace
- Shutters
- a garage
- central heating
- a beautiful view
- a patio / terrace
- carpeted floors
- a basement / family room
Now, think what pieces of furniture are more essential, when you live in different types of houses
(name the type, pretend that you move there and what would you like to have there)
• Number of rooms?
• Type of house?
• Features?
• Location?
• Would you rather live alone or with lots of people?
• In a town or rural area?
• In a flat, house or something more unusual like a boat?
• Do you like old buildings or modern ones?
• Is there anyone in the class with the same taste as you?
• What are the main features?
• Do people live in the centre of cities or towns?
• Are there any unusual houses?
• Are there any historic houses?
• Have the types of houses changed in the last 50 years?
At what age do people usually leave home in your country? What are the main reasons?
Do young people share flats or houses? Do you think this is a good idea?
What might be the advantages of leaving home at 18 to share a flat with friends? What are the possible disadvantages?
