1.
Opposites
A. Here are the opposites for the words in the box:
1. convenient/inconvenient
2. spacious/cramped
3. safe/dangerous
4. big/small
5. bright/dark
6. modern/old
7. noisy/quiet
8. expensive/cheap
B. Let’s rewrite those sentences:
1. The house isn’t cheap enough.
2. The rooms are too dark.
3. The living room is too crampe for the family.
4. The bathroom isn’t modern enough.
5. The yard is too small for our pets.
6. The street isn’t quiet enough for us.
7. The neighborhood isn’t safe enough.
8. The location is too inconvenient .
2. Add the word enough to these sentences
1. The apartment isn’t comfortable enough.
2. There aren’t enough bedrooms.
3. It’s not modern enough.
4. There aren’t enough parking spaces.
5. The neighborhood doesn’t have enough streetlight.
6. There aren’t enough closets.
7. It’s not private enough.
8. The living room isn’t spacious enough.
3. Complete this conversation
Realtor: How did you like the house on Twelfth Street?
Client: Well, it’s not as convenient as the apartment on Main Street. (convenient)
Realtor: That’s true, the house is less convenient. Client: And the apartment doesn’t have as many
rooms as the house. (rooms)
Realtor: Yes, the house is more spacious. Client: But I think there are just as many closets in the
apartment. (closets)
Realtor: You’re right. The closet space is the same.
Client: The wallpaper in the apartment is not as shabby as the wallpaper in the house. (shabby)
Realtor: I know, but you could change the wallpaper in the house.
Client: Hmm, the rent on the apartment is almost as expensive as the rent on the house, but the house
is much bigger. (expensive) Oh, I can’t decide. Can you show me something else?
4. Home sweet home
A. Complete this questionnaire about where you live, and find your score below.
1. Are you close enough to shopping? No
2. Is there enough public transportation nearby? Yes
3. Are the sidewalks clean? Yes
4. Are there good restaurants in the neighborhood? Yes
5. Is there a park nearby? No
6. Is the neighborhood quiet? Yes
7. Is the neighborhood safe? Yes
8. Is there enough parking nearby? Yes
9. Does the outside of your home look good? Yes
10. Are there enough bedrooms? Yes
11. Is there enough closet space? Yes
12. Is the bathroom modern? Yes
13. Is there a washing machine? Yes
14. Is there enough space in the kitchen? Yes
15. Do the stove and refrigerator work well? Yes
16. Is the living room comfortable enough? Yes
17. Is the dining area big enough? Yes
18. Are the walls newly painted? No
19. Are the rooms bright enough? Yes
20. Is the building warm enough in cold weather? Yes
B. Write two short paragraphs about where you live. In the first paragraph describe your
neighborhood, and in the second paragraph describe your home. Use the information in part A or your
own information.
In my neighborhood, there’s a great balance between convenience and tranquility. We do not have
plenty of shopping options nearby, with malls and local stores within a short distance, but public
transportation is easily accessible, which makes it convenient to travel around the city. The sidewalks
are well-maintained, making it pleasant to take walks and enjoy the surroundings. We also have a
variety of restaurants in the neighborhood, catering to different tastes. It’s a safe and quiet area,
perfect for those who value peace and security.
As for my home, it’s cozy and comfortable. It has enough bedrooms to accommodate my family and
guests comfortably. The closet space is ample, providing us with sufficient storage for our belongings.
The bathroom has been recently renovated, giving it a modern and fresh look. The kitchen is spacious
and well-equipped, making it easy to prepare meals. The living room is comfortable and inviting,
perfect for spending quality time with family and friends. Overall, it’s a warm and welcoming place
that I’m proud to call home.
5. Wishes
A. Which words or phrases often go with which verbs? Complete the chart.
Italian, happier, my own room, karate, more free time, healthy, somewhere else, to a new place.
Be: healthy – happier
Know: Italian – karate
Have: my own room – more free time
Move: somewhere else – to a new place
B. Describe what these people would like to change. Use I wish and words or phrases in part A.
1. I wish I were healthy.
2. I wish I had my own room.
3. I wish I knew karate.
4. I wish I had more free time.
5. I wish I were happier.
6. I wish I knew Italian.
6. Choose the correct responses.
1. A: I wish I had an easier life.
B: Why?
• Why?
•| don’t like my job, either.
2. A: I wish I could retire.
B: I know what you mean
• don’t like it anymore. •| know what you mean.
3. A: Where do you want to move?
B: somewhere else.
• Somewhere else. • Something else.
4. A: I wish I could find a bigger apartment.
B: it’s very nice though
• Is it too large?
•It’s very nice, though.
7. Rewrite these sentences. Find another way to say each sentence using the words given.
1. There should be more bedrooms in my apartment. (enough)
There aren’t enough bedrooms in my apartment.
[Link] neighborhood is safe enough. (dangerous)
This neighborhood is not as dangerous.
3. My apartment doesn’t have enough privacy. (private)
My apartment isn’t private enough
4. Our house has the same number of bedrooms as yours. (just as many)
Our house has as many bedrooms as yours.
5. I don’t have enough closet space. (wish)
I wish I had more closet space
6. We wish we could move to a new place. (somewhere else)
We wish we could move somewhere else.
7. That apartment is too small. (big)
That apartment isn’t big enough
8. I wish housework were easy. (not difficult)
I wish housework wasn’t so difficult
[Link] wishes
A. Which three countries does it refer to?
Rome – China – Turkey
B. Read the article. Check ( ✔️ ) the statements that are true for each place.
Rome: 4 - 6
Huangshan: 2 - 5
Turkey : 1 – 3 – 7
1. People make wishes only once a year.
2. You need a lock and key.
3. You put your wish on a tree.
4. You need a coin to make your wish.
5. Wish-making is only for couples.
6. The money from the wishes goes to poor people.
7. Some people make their wishes on the Internet.
