اللغة الإنجليزية11 فصل ثاني

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2) Read the article and match questions 1–5 with paragraphs A–E. (S. B. page 8)

In which paragraph does the author …
1. give examples of ways to design a home to make the most of space?
2. discuss the factors leading to a move towards smaller properties in some countries?
3. summarise the answer to the question asked in the title?
4. explain that in some cultures too much privacy is seen as a negative concept?
5. outline the findings of an investigation into the implications of living with others in an enclosed space?

Answers

1. B         2. A         3. E         4. D             5. C


3) In pairs, read the article again and answer the questions. (S. B. page 8)

1. What advantages of living in a tiny home are mentioned?
2. What suggestions for maximising space in a small home are mentioned?
3. What were the findings of the NASA funded experiment?
4. According to Ellen Pader, what are the advantages of sharing a space with others?

Answers

1. more affordable, more ecological, less wasteful, encourages you to engage with the rest of the world
2. folding bedding into deep wardrobes so rooms can be used for different purposes, using sliding doors
3. People need some personal space, but they get on better when they spend some time together instead of spending all their time in their private spaces.
4. It encourages you to respect others and to learn to negotiate.


4) Match the highlighted words and phrases from the article with their definitions. (S. B. page 8)

1.. Additional and not needed because there is already enough of something.
2. Very small and restricted, surrounded by walls.
3. Small, but arranged so that everything fits neatly into the space available.
4. (In a city) having a lot of people living close together.
5. Not having enough space.
6. Neither small, nor large.

Answers

1. excess         2. confined         3. compact         4. densely populated
5. cramped     6. medium-sized


5) Complete the questions with words from Exercise 4. Then ask and answer the questions in pairs. (S. B. page 8)

1. What are some of the largest and most ……………. cities in the world?
2. How do you feel about being in a ……………… space like a lift?
3. Would you describe your room as small, large or ……………….?
4. If you lived in a location where space was non-existent, which of your items………….. would you throw away? Say why.
5. Is your room ……………. enough to fi t in a desk, bed and closet?
6 Have you ever travelled in uncomfortable………….. conditions, with a lot of people on a bus or train?

Answers

1. densely populated             2. confined             3. medium-sized
4. excess                               5. compact              6. cramped