Subject: Vocabulary

Housing - 17.18/06/2011

I. Introduction:
Renting an apartment or taking out a home mortgage loan to buy a house are major decisions in one's life. In other cases, students might live in dormitories on campus or even stay with a homestay family which can give them opportunities to interact with native speakers. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences or related information.

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apartment

apartment manager

carport

condominium

dormitory

down payment

duplex

furnished / unfurnished

gas / light / water bill

housing

landlord

mortgage payment

parking space

rent

roommate

security deposit

tenant

townhouse

utilities

yard

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. You have to pay a __________________ when you rent an apartment, and this money is often used to cover any damages you cause.

A. down payment B. mortgage payment C. security deposit

2. Many international students live in a ________________ on campus when they study abroad. It often doesn't have its own kitchen, but it often is furnished with a bed and desk.

A. dormitory B. townhouse C. condominium

3. According to housing rules, __________________ are not allowed to smoke or have pets in their apartments.

A. apartment managers B. tenants C. landlords

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in an apartment or owning a house (e.g., cost, amount of privacy, etc.). Also, imagine that you are looking for a two-bedroom apartment in your area. Use the Internet to locate a place that meets your needs and provides the conveniences you want.