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Home means different things to different people. What does it mean to you? What first comes into your mind when you think about home? What makes your home special for you?

The NEC p. 173 – 178 (L/R Section), p.163, p.168, p.174, p. 176, p.178, p.195 ex. 1-2

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“An Englishman’s home is his castle” – goes the famous saying. What does the modern accommodation in Britain look like now? What features should it possess? What is more important for the British – “home” or “house”?

The NEC p. 173 – 178 (L/R Section), p.163, p. 164, p.168, p.174, p. 176, p.178, p.195 ex.1

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Many people are fed up with modern day consumerism and have decided to live simple lives with fewer possessions. But still there are many who prefer to live in a mansion. Would you swap your house for some other type of accommodation? Where would you like to live?

The NEC p. 173 – 178 (L/R Section), p.168, p.170-171, p.200-201 ex.9-11, p.214 ex.33

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What would be your ideal home and who would you live with? Think about location, size, style, design and technological features.

The NEC p. 173 – 181 (L/R Section), p.168-171, p.214 ex.33, p.216 ex.39, p.169, p.210 ex.26

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5

The kitchen is usually a place where the family spends most of its time together. What’s your kitchen like? How much is it different from your idea of a well-equipped kitchen?

The NEC p. 180 (L/R Section), p.169,

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Nowadays many of us live relatively isolated lives without the support of communities. It’s sometimes hard to get your opinion heard when you’re on your own; it’s much easier with the power of numbers behind you. Would you prefer life in isolation or a communal living? Why?

The NEC p. 173 – 181 (L/R Section), p.170-171, p.202 ex.12

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7

Is your home clean and tidy or messy and dirty? How often do you have a clear out and throw away old clothes, books and magazines or useless household objects? How do you feel after you have done it?

The NEC p. 181 – 183 (L/R Section)

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8

People say that sharing doesn't always come easy. Would you prefer to live on your own or to share your flat with other people? Why?

The NEC p. 173 – 183 (L/R Section), p.170-171, p.216 ex.39

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Generally British students live in “Halls of Residence”. What is it like? How much is it different from the students’ accommodation in this country? Which one would you prefer and why?

The NEC p. 173 – 183 (L/R Section), p. 171