Task 2 Plot: Exercises: 1) Look at the information in the boxes that Andrew Taylor gave to Giorgio. In pairs, answer and discuss the question. 1 Which accommodation is best for Giorgio?
• Five minutes walk to lecture hall (always)
• Fast Wi-Fi connection (sometimes slow at busy times)
• All bedrooms on floors 2, 3 and 4
• Single bed - no pillows or sheets provided
• Shared bathroom on every floor
• Modern apartment block (160 bedrooms in total)
• Live with 159 other students
• All meals included
• 25 minute bus ride to lecture hall (usually - sometimes longer)
• Superfast Wi-Fi (always)
• Bedroom on ground floor
• Double bed - pillows and sheets provided
• Private bathroom
• Detached house (three bedrooms in total)
• Live with two other students and the homeowner
• No meals included
2) Which accommodation in Exercise 24 would you prefer? Use the questions below to help you decide. 1 In your opinion, what is more important, having superfast Wi-Fi speed or having a short walk to lectures?
2 Do you prefer the idea of having a pillow and sheets provided or not? Why?
3 How do you like the idea of a room on the ground floor?
4 Are you unhappy about the idea of sharing a bathroom with other students? Or does it not matter to you?
5 What do you think about having all your meals included?
6 What are the advantages of living with lots of other students? And what are the disadvantages?
