1. Lesson 31 My apartment is on the first floor

2. Learn more expressions Listen to a conversation Talk about your apartment Have more discussion

3. Helpful words and expressions flat 公寓 city center 市中心 safety 安全性 space 空间 friendly neighbors 友好的邻居 comfortable 舒适的 ground floor 一层 roommate 室友，同屋 shared kitchen 共用厨房 live on/off campus 住校内 / 外 electricity bill 电费账单 floor seniors 楼长 living room 起居室 handy 附近的 subway 地铁 laundry room 洗衣房

4. 1. How many roommates you’ve got and do you like living with others? Questions for discussion

5. 2. Which floor would you like to live on? Questions for discussion

6. Words for the listening downtown area 市区，主要商 业区 stairs [ 常作复数 ] 楼梯 lift 电梯 balcony 阳台 view 视野 accommodation 住处，膳宿 square meters 平方米 facilities [ 常作复数 ] 设 施 playground 运动场，操场 privacy 隐私 yard 院子 garden 花园

7. Let me ask you a few questions about your home. What kind of home is it? Let me ask you a few questions about your home. What kind of home is it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor? What are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor? What do you think are the good things about your accommodation and what are some things you would like to see improved? What do you think are the good things about your accommodation and what are some things you would like to see improved? What would you prefer to live in, a house or a flat? What would you prefer to live in, a house or a flat? Questions asked

8. More expressions 3- bedroom I live in a 3-bedroom flat with my parents. safety I feel my home gives me a lot of safety. square meters I live in a 80 square meters apartment. privacy There is no privacy when I live in the dormitory. 5th floor I live on the 5th floor.

9. living room There is a living room, a kitchen, and two bedrooms in it. garden Behind the house is a small garden with many beautiful flowers and trees. downtown My house is a bit far from the downtown, so it's very quiet, and the air is fresh. handy It's handy to go out for there is a subway station and some bus stops nearby. facilities Having good facilities is important for many people.

10. As a college student, do you have some roommate troubles? How do you solve these roommate issues? Discussion questions

11. 1. Communicate Open communication is one of the keys to a successful roommate relationship. Let your roommate know your likes and dislikes up, and be open to hearing theirs. If your roommate does something that bothers you, talk about it sincerely and politely, and don't let things get worse. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

12. 2. Negotiate When a problem arises, don't let it turn into a stalemate situation. If you're smart enough to get into college, you should be able to work together to come up with compromises that you both can live with. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

13. 3. Agree to respect each other's possessions including food. Always ask permission before using your roommate's things or eating his or her food. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

14. 4. 4. Be open to new things. Your roommate may be from someplace you've never heard of. They may have a religion or lifestyle that is completely different from your own. Be open to new ideas and experiences, especially as it to relates to what your roommate brings into your life. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

15. 5. Keep your space clean Respect the space you share with your roommate by keeping your area organized and neat. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

16. 6. Be friendly, without expecting to be best friends. Don't think that you are going to be best friends for the time you're at school. It may happen, but expecting it sets both of you up for trouble. You should be friendly with your roommate but also make sure you have your own social circles. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

17. 7. Have fun Keep your sense of humor and try to enjoy the roommate experience. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

18. 8. Do as you would be done by others Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated. No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect. Tips to Deal with Roommate Troubles

19. 1. What are the good things about your home? 2. If you had a choice, would you rather have a home in the country or in the city? How would those two homes be different? 3. Can you imagine an "environmentally friendly" house? What would it be like? Assignment