CARD 1 – UNIT 7
A new student is about to come to TNU for college. As senior students, you are supposed
to give him/her advice on renting a suitable place to live
- Role play the situation
- Give advice and suggestions for that new student (advice should be on location,
monthly rent, nearby places, traffic convenience, roommate....)
- Talk about challenges that new student may face and how to overcome them
Note:
- The group role play 1 new student and 2 senior students
- Use structure for asking and giving advice
CARD 2 – UNIT 7
Discuss about choosing a house (a low-rise building) or an apartment (a high-rise
building)
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of building
- Decide which type of house is more suitable for different people (old couple,
young couple, youngsters....)
advantage of an apartment
Pros:
Location. Highrises are often located in premium neighborhoods that affording a single family or walk up unit would be extremely expensive. Living in a high rise often gives you walking access to great restaurants, public transportation and possibly your place of employment.Door Guard. Most highrises will have a professional 24hr door person, which is good security as well as ensuring you get packages that are delivered to you.Amenities. Highrises often have gyms, pools and public meeting rooms. they may also have some retail, such as a restaurant or dry cleaner at their ground floor. An elevator can make the unit more accessible for the disabled or elderly.Views. You can get a great view living in a highrise.
Cons:
Neighbors. In a highrise you commonly have neighbors above, below and to both sides of you. Obviously this can be a positive, but it has the more potential for trouble than when you neighbors are close, but a short distance away, as in a single family or walk up building. Your neighbors could be loud and partying all the time, or perhaps worse, they could complain every time you have 2 friends over for a couple drinks and aren't dead silent. In a lower rise, you typically have more control over the amount of interaction with your neighbors.Pets. Highrises often have restrictions on pets. Having a dog in a highrise has the added complexity of having to make a fairly lengthy trip each time the animal needs to do its business.Outdoor space. Lowrise buildings will often have more functional outdoor space, whether it is a patio, yard or deck. High rise units sometimes have balconies, but these are often not very functional, because of the limited size, high winds and limited views and access. high rises are also typically located in "concrete jungle" areas with fewer public green spaces in the vicinity, so this can be a concern.Building restrictions. High rises often have restrictions on which utility suppliers (including television and internet) you can use within their building. This can be frustrating if you work for a telecom or have some relationship with a different vendor and would prefer your own service
CARD 3 – UNIT 7
Talk about changes that happened in your hometown in the last 10 years
- What are the biggest changes can you see?
- How have the changes influenced lives of people there?
- Are all the changes positive?
- How can you contribute to your city to make it a better place to live?
CARD 4 – UNIT 8
Discuss about a piece of weird news that you heard recently
- When/Where/Why it happened?
- What was the story about and Who were in it?
- How you heard of it?
- How did the community react to it?
Note:
- The whole group just discuss ONE piece of news
- Remember to show your reactions when talking about it
CARD 5 – UNIT 9
Talk about saving money
- Do you think it is good to save money? Do you have that habit?
- What are the things you save money for?
- Can you suggest possible methods of saving money?
