2015-09-06
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Amanda is 19 and wants to share with other girls of her age. She works unusual hours and needs to get to the city easily at all times on public transport.
Stephen and Pat live in the city centre with their children. They want to move to the countryside and are happy to drive into the city every day in exchange for peace and quiet.
Sarah, a student, wants a room in the city centre so she can walk to museums and art galleries. She doesn't have much money so she is looking for part-time work.
Taeko wants to live with an English family and join family life. She doesn't want to cook for herself. She needs to get to the city centre easily.
Martin and three friends are looking for a house to share. They have transport so they don't mind where it is. They can afford up to £1,000 per month.
2. Below are 8 notices offering different accommodation. Choose one notice for each person that best matches their needs. Choose "None" if there isn't a match.
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| Room above restaurant on edge of city available free for person able to work in restaurant at weekends. Area has shops, library, etc. Buses to city centre every half an hour. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| House to rent on a farm ten miles from city centre, four bedrooms and garden. Beautiful countryside. Lovely walks. Two miles to nearest village with shop and post office. No public transport. £1,1000 per month. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| Fourth girl wanted to share house with three others aged 19-25. Two miles from city centre but 10 minutes by train, 24-hour service (we are 5 minutes' walk from station). Near shops. £60 per week including bills. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| Would you like to live with a family right in the middle of the city? We are in South Street with shops, theatres, art galleries, museums, etc. just a ten-minute walk away. Room available in five-bedroom house for £45 per week - this can be reduced if you help in the house and with the children. Cook your own meals in our kitchen. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| Cottage to rent ten miles from city centre but only a ten-minute walk to local station (journey to city centre takes 15 minutes). One large bedroom. Would suit a couple or two friends. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| Two female students are looking for third girl to share flat in village near city. One bedroom, share kitchen and bathroom. We have a car so can offer shared lifts to the centre in the morning and evening. £60 per week including bills. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| House for rent in a small village five miles from city centre. Very peaceful. Hourly bus service during day to city. No children allowed. £950 per month to be paid in advance. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
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| Room available in family house - £65 per week with breakfast and evening meal included. Own room - share living room, meals, bathroom with family (three children). One mile from city centre. Bus every 15 minutes into city centre. | a. Amanda b. Stephen c. Sarah d. Taeko e. Martin f. None |
