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Is….important to you? (p63)

important?

essential/ crucial/ vital/ necessary

absolutely/ extremely necessary ⇒ an absolute necessity

be of great importance

means everything/ the world to me

dear to my heart

high on the list

a matter of life or death

a must

indispensable

Not important

far from being essential

neither here nor there

inconsequential

Giving hypothesis (in present tense)

If I didn't have my computer, I would not be able to get anything done.

Without my phone, I could not keep in touch with my family and friends.

Is family important to you?

Definitely yes. My family means the world to me. I am extremely grateful for my
parents for taking care of me when I was a kid. Without their support, I wouldn't be
able to attend college and follow the career that I have now.
sorry for doing

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 grateful for...
thank for ...

Are computers important to you?

Without a doubt. Yes. Computers are an indispensable part in my life. I rely on my
laptop to do most things, like working, studying and entertaining. I can't imagine
living without my laptop really.

Are/ is..............important to you?

Make your own questions!

Do you prefer?
I prefer tea to coffee.

I prefer swimming to running.

I would prefer to swim than to run.

I would rather swim than run.

Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?

I generally prefer eating home-cooked food. It has better taste and higher nutritional
values. But sometimes I do treat myself to a gourmet meal at my favorite restaurant,
maybe once every two weeks.

Do you prefer swimming in the sea or in a swimming pool?

It depends. For serious swimming, I think the pool is a better choice because I can
swim easier and faster without strong waves. However, sometimes I go the sea to
have fun, you know, play with the water currents or just float and relax.

Do you like to watch films at home or in the cinema?

For me, I would rather watch movies at home, hands down. One reason is that I
can easily change the movie, pause, replay if I like . Also, I get to curl up in my soft

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 blanket or enjoy my cheap, home-made popcorn and drinks in/ from the comfort of
my own home.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/14033217

Living space/ a place

SPACE

spacious >< cramped space

compact space

take up a lot of space/ room

LOOKING FOR AN ACCOMMODATION

Types of houses
4-storey house

flat vs apartment
high-rise building

studio
apartment in a five-storey building

penthouse
dormitory

tiny home
mobile house

houseboat, tree house, container home

house-hunting
fully-furnished/ unfurnished

fully-fitted kitchen
quiet >< busy residential area

newly-built apartment
four-storey house

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 light, airy
affordable housing

move into a flat/ house

house-warming party

1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?

I live in a studio flat in a 6-storey apartment building. To be honest, the room is

relatively small but it has got this compact design so I can easily fit all my stuff in. I
suppose it is the kind of room that suits me best because I am trying to be a
minimalist.

2. What is your favorite room in your home?

It has to be my bedroom, well my bed to be specific. This is where I can turn to

after a working day. The moment I hit the bed, I would grab my bedtime reading
and play some relaxing background music.

3. Would you change anything about your home?

Well, perhaps I would decorate my balcony. I sometimes read books, sunbathe, and
watch movies there so I am thinking of adding some little plants and hanging some
lights to make it more lively.

4. Are there many facilities/ amenities near your home?

My house is located in a busy residential area which offers a wide range of

services like supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, and the gyms. So I can get
pretty much anything I need within walking distances.

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