Unit 1

Reading Writing A description of a room

Brain Trainer
1 Read the texts quickly. Match the text types (1–3) to the
Underline these words in 1 Rewrite the sentences. Use the linking words. 3 Read the room description again. Put these
texts (A–C). 1 I like playing in the attic. I like playing in the details in the correct section in column A.
the texts in Exercise 1:
1 a postcard ideal cellar. (and)
bright lie on the bed
2 a tourist advert for rent I like playing in the attic and the cellar.
papers in the drawers play video games
3 an offer of accommodation going out 2 We enjoy sitting on the balcony. We like sitting posters on the wall quite big
Now do Exercise 2. on the patio. (also)

Fuengirola
A A Picture room B My dream room
Welcome to Fuengirola in
the heart of the Costa del 2 Complete the sentences. 3 She loves hiding behind the armchairs. She’s Introduction My dream room
Sol! An ideal holiday afraid of going down to the cellar. (but) has …
destination! In winter, it’s a 1 Fuengirola has a lot of older
in the heart of the quiet town of 72,000 visitors in winter. Furniture posters on the wall
Costa del Sol inhabitants, with very fresh 2 In summer, about 250,000
people in 4 That’s his favourite pillow. He doesn’t like using
and walls
seafood and interesting a duvet. (however)
places to visit. It’s ideal for Fuengirola.
older people. In summer, 3 people can Activities I can …
it’s a fantastic place for sleep in the apartment.
sun, sand and sea, with a 4 Parking at the apartment is 5 We like having pillow fights. We like playing with
population of 250,000 very . cushions. (too)
people! It’s very popular 5 Linda and her friends don’t
with families and young much time
people because there is so in the house. 6 I love lying on my grandmother’s floor to read.
4 Think of your dream room. Write phrases
much to see and do. With 6 Linda go to about it in column B.
Sheena loves looking at the photos on her
shops, restaurants, clubs, the beach at midday. walls. (and) 5 Write a description of your dream room.
discos – it has nearly Use your ideas and information from
everything! Exercises 3 and 4.
Listening
2 Look at the picture. Read the text.
1 6 Listen to the Correct four mistakes in the text.
B conversation and decide
who is talking. My dream room looks like this.
It’s quite big and bright, and I can
HOLIDAY APARTMENT FOR RENT, in Fuengirola, 1 a brother and sister
organise it the way I want.
southern Spain. Large apartment available for July and August. 2 two friends
Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and living room. 3 two office workers The best thing in the room is the
Complete with balcony, underground garage and lift. Fully bed with its duvet, and a rug next
2 6 Listen again. to the bed so I don’t get cold feet.
furnished with beds, wardrobes, a sofa, armchairs and a TV.
Choose the correct options. Opposite that is a bookcase with
The kitchen’s a bit small but most visitors eat out. For more
a TV on one of the shelves. On
information, please email fun_fuengirola@costadelsol.com. 1 The boy prefers the room
the wall above the bed there are
with / without the balcony.
posters of my favourite musicians
2 The girl likes / doesn’t like and artists. There’s a desk in the
C the room with the wardrobe.
Dear Mum and Dad, corner under the window. When
h at last! The house we’re 3 The second room has a I need to study, I just close the
Here we are at the beac ck
all, but we only come ba bookcase / desk. blinds. On the wall to the left of the
sharing with friends is sm ing out ag ain .
ge before go 4 The girl would like to have window, there’s a board for photos
here to shower and chan h all da y so
ting on the beac the chest of drawers / mirror. and notes. My papers and school
Maggie says she hates sit thi ng
s. Tom loves doing no stuff go in the drawers on the right
she’s doing a lot of sport t at
5 The boy wants a
beach and then going ou of the desk.
so he enjoys lying on the chest of drawers / desk.
a little bit of everything I can lie on the bed listening to
night. And I prefer doing ing,
, go swimming and shopp music. However, I also need time at
so I read, listen to music so I
er’s a bit hot for me my desk. When friends visit, we can
and just relax! The weath t
the middle of the day, bu play games on the TV, too.
don’t go to the beach in
e!
I’m having a wonderful tim
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Linda

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