Lesson 10: Accommodation

What does 'mod cons' refer to?

• Technology at home that makes jobs easier

• Traditional home decorations

• Home gardening tools

• Home security systems

What is an apartment block?

• A single-family house

• A mobile home

• A large building made up of smaller units of apartments

• A townhouse

What is a detached house?

• A house that is not physically connected to another property

• A semi-detached house

• A bungalow

• An apartment

What does 'to do up a property' mean?

• To buy a property

• To sell a property

• To repair an old building

• To rent a property

What is a dream home?

• A temporary home

• A home with a lot of work needed

• A home you regard as perfect

• A small home

What is a first-time buyer?

• Someone renting a property for the first time

• Someone inheriting a property for the first time

• Someone selling a property for the first time

• Someone buying a property for the first time, especially when taking out a loan(mortgage)

What does 'fully-furnished' mean?

• A rented property with all furniture included

• A property with outdated furniture included

• A property with no furniture included

• A property with only basic furniture included

What does 'to get on the property ladder' mean?

• To sell a property

• To buy a property with the aim of buying another bigger or more expensive one later in life

• To inherit a property

• To rent a property

What is a hall of residence?

• A hotel

• A hostel

• A college or university building where students live

• A boarding house

What are home comforts?

• Luxury home items

• Basic home necessities

• Things that make a home feel comfortable to live in

• Home security systems