Контрольные задания > These people are looking for a house to buy. Read the texts and decide which home would be the most suitable for each person. There are two descriptions you do not need to use
Вопрос:
These people are looking for a house to buy. Read the texts and decide which home would be the most suitable for each person. There are two descriptions you do not need to use
Ответ:
David lives with his family in the countryside, but travels to the town centre every day for work. He wants to buy a one-bedroom flat close to his job, where he can stay during the week - This is a comfortable one-bedroom third-floor apartment in a new block of ten flats, and is the last one available. The development is located within walking distance of the town centre, shops and train station. Other benefits include shared gardens and parking.
Ann works in town but wants to live in a small house in the country. She doesn't have a car, so she needs to be close to public transport - This is a country cottage with views of open fields in a wonderful village location. The accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and a small garden. The cottage is close to local shops and there are regular train and bus services into town.
Ben and Alice have two children. They want to move to a house in the country that has at least three bedrooms and a big garden - A large, four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached house with a living room, a dining room, a large kitchen/breakfast room, a study and a double garage. The house has approximately 1,000m² of land and is in a beautiful location with views of the countryside.
James and Kate are looking for a holiday home either by the sea or in the countryside. They want to find an area that's lively and fun, where they can meet plenty of people - This is a classical style villa which has just been built as part of an exciting new development. It is within walking distance of the sea, restaurants and cafes. It has three bedrooms, a large lounge, two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen, a garage, a shared swimming pool and a small well-kept garden.
Peter and Jane are looking for somewhere to retire. They want to buy a bungalow or a flat with two bedrooms, in a quiet area of town that's close to the shops - A beautiful ground-floor apartment in a pleasant and peaceful part of the town. It has two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and a south-facing private garden. The apartment is five minutes' walk from the town centre and local services.