Worksheet : I'm Phoning about the House

 The places above are all in Auckland, New Zealand. Which place would you like to live in?
Puhoi. Why? because the architecture of this place is fascinating.

A. Listening - Phoning a Landlord

1. 12 Which advertisement in get ready is she phoning about? She phoning to ask about a's
advertisement.

2. 12
B. Speaking - Phoning a Landlord

1. What does Susan say when she checks the address? Susan says : " I was just wondering
where it is exactly?" and "Sorry, thirty six...". Does she ask a question? No, she doesn't
ask a question.
2. 13 What happens to Susan's voice when she checks the address? b. It stays the same.
3. 14 Does the intonation rise or fall? It rises () to show Susan is asking a question.

Speak Up !
4. 15 b. Check what is ten minutes' walk away.
Landlord : Um, it's probably about a ten-minute walk to the shops.
You : Sorry, it's about a ten-minute walk to...

c. Check what time the Landlord will be at the house.

Landlord : OK, if you're interested. I'll be down there at 5.30.
You : Sorry, you'll be down there at...

5. 16 1. Look at the questions Susan asked. Which is more polite?

a. I was just wondering where it is. 
b. What size are they ? 

2. What is different about the word order ?

Different about 'I was just wondering where it is' and 'What size are they' is :
'I was just wondering where it is.' is the same as in statement (subject + verb)
'What size are they ?' is the same as in question (verb + subject)

3. Change the questions below so they are more polite.

a. How far is it ? I was just wondering how far it is.
b. How much is it ? I was just wondering how much is it.
c. How many bedrooms are they ? I was just wondering how many bedrooms are
they.
d. When can i move in ? I was just wondering when can i move in.

Sound Smart.
1. 17 Underline Main Stress from 'I was just wondering where it is.'
: I was just wondering where it is.
C. Listening - A Problem in the House.

1. 19 What is the problem ? The oven's not working.

2. 19 a. When did the problem start ? Last night when she was cooking dinner.
b. Has Susan tried to fix the problem ? Yes. Susan had a look at the plug.
c. What will the landlord try to do ? He will come and have a look to see if he can fix
it but if he can't, he will get an electrician.
d. When will the landlord visit Susan's flat ? Tomorrow about 7pm.

D. Speaking - A Problem in the House.

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2. 20

3. 21 Hi, it's Selma Annastasya from your flat in Arawa Street. I'm phoning to tell you that
there's hole in the roof and the rain's coming in. Would it be possible to get someone to
fix it ? Thankyou.

4. Hello, it's Selma Annastasya from your flat in Arawa Street. I'm phoning to let you
know that the shower's broken, so i can't wash. Could you please get a plumber to
come round ? Thanks.