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Classic English 3Level 7 | Unit 2

Where we live and work

ARM-UP(5 minutes)

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Choose the best word or expression with the similar meaning to replace the underlined word or

expression in each sentence.

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1. Lisa and Anna are renting an apartment near a

shopping district.

2. The apartment is in a one-story building with a

large garden.

3. Some of the popular places in their area are the

Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.

4. They work at the crowded business area that is ten

minutes away from their home.

5. Lisa works for a company with one of the best locations,

waiting rooms, and employee lounges.

6. Ana’s office has a good design, with its fashionable

furniture and wood panels.

• go-to places • commercial area • spacious

• modern furniture • unit • reception area

• The San Remo is a popular apartment building near the

spacious Central Park in New York.

• If you have pets, a unit near a spacious park or garden is

best. You can exercise your pets there.

•Some go-to places in London

are Hyde Park and Big Ben.

•Apartments near go-to places

are usually expensive. If you

are looking for a cheap yet

spacious apartment, don’t

choose an apartment near

these places.

• The largest apartment building is 432 Park Avenue in New York.

It has 104 units.

• You can look for an apartment online through HotPads, Apartment.com,

and Craigslist. These Websites can help you look for a cheap apartment.

ID YOU KNOW?(10-13 minutes)

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ID YOU KNOW?(10 minutes)

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• The spacious reception area

in Livefyre has a large

multimedia screen.

• When you enter the offices

of a company you’re

applying at, leave an I.D. at

the reception desk.

• The Red and Blue Armchair is

a popular example of modern

furniture. It was made by

Gerrit Rietveld.

• When decorating your home

using modern furniture, make

sure to have a style inspired by

the things you like.

• Tokyo, Japan has a very big

commercial area. It is also one of the

largest cities in the world.

• When looking for a job in a

commercial area, have a map handy

so you won’t get lost.

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ALK MORE(12 minutes)

What Websites can you use to find

a cheap apartment online?

I can look for an apartment

online through …

What are some go-to places

in London?

Some go-to places in

London are …

What is the best apartment to

live in if you have pets?

If I have a pet, a unit near …

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ALK MORE(12 minutes)

What should you leave at the

reception area?

When I enter the offices of a company

I’m applying at, I should leave …

What is the Red and

Blue Armchair?

The Red and Blue Armchair

is a …

What should you have when looking

for a job in a commercial area?

When looking for a job in a

commercial area, I should have …

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ISCUSSION

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Charlie is going to work at his new office at the city center. He

really likes the location of his new office. The one-story building

is easily accessible but far away from any crowded shopping

district. His office has a color scheme of red and black. It is fully

furnished, with modern furniture that goes well with his

character. There is also a spacious parking lot at the back

of the building.

What does Charlie say about his new office?

• The one-story building is …

• His office has a …

• It is …

Read the passage and answer the

question below.

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(6 minutes)ISCUSSION

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1. Where is Charlie going to work?

Charlie is going to work at …

Answer the following questions

about the passage.

2. What does Charlie really like about his office?

He really likes …

3. What is at the back of the building?

There is a ...

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HALLENGE(5 minutes)

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You just got back from your visit to your aunt’s

farm. Your friend asks you about your visit. How

will you describe your time at your aunt’s farm?

(Hint: You can describe the location, what you can

see at the farm, and the go-to places near

the farm.)

You may use these words and expressions:

countryside

farmhouse

far away from something or somebody

open area