At home

1) Conversation (Voice Interactive)

Speak your answers. Try to use -ing / infinitive patterns (e.g., enjoy + -ing, want + to) and Unit 11 vocabulary (dishwasher, closet, mop the floor, take out the trash, cotton, leather…).

Targets: Dream home + housework + wearable technology.

2) Vocabulary (Household items + Housework + Materials)

Match the words to the meanings, then complete the sentences using the same vocabulary.

A) Matching

B) Use the words (Fill in the blanks)

3) Grammar — Verb patterns + Articles

Verb patterns: Some verbs take -ing (enjoy, imagine), some take to + infinitive (want, decide), and some can take both (start).
Articles: Use a/an for first mention, the for specific/second mention, and — for general plural/uncountable or some places (at home).

4) Discussion (Voice or typing)

Answer with reasons. Try to include at least 2 vocabulary items and at least one grammar target: -ing/infinitive or articles.

Click Next question to begin.

5) Reading — “Living the dream” (Desert island home)

Read the text, then answer the questions (main idea + details + vocabulary).

Living the dream (shortened)

1 Karyn von Engelbrechten became tired of a long commute, so she left her job in London and moved with her family to a tiny island in the South Pacific.

2 They built a house using materials from the island. They used solar panels for electricity and collected rainwater for the kitchen and bathrooms.

3 Their home is now a guesthouse. The kitchen is basic, but it includes a refrigerator and an oven. You can sit on the balcony and watch whales and turtles.

4 There is no air-conditioning, but the bedrooms are comfortable. There are extra blankets and comforters in the closet for colder months.

5 There are disadvantages: the nearest store is a three-hour boat trip away, and the island is near a volcano with earthquakes and tropical storms.

6 However, the message is clear: if you’re tired of your routine, follow your dreams.

A) Main idea

1) What is the main purpose of the text?

B) Headings → Paragraphs

C) Find evidence (short answers)

6) Listening — “The truth about housework” (Learning Curve)

Click Play listening. Listen and complete the gaps. Focus on key ideas and “missing words” (omission).

Listening skill: speakers sometimes omit small words because the meaning is obvious (e.g., “(I’m) Just doing a bit of dusting…”).

7) Problem-solving (Home + Housework + Tech)

Choose the best solution. Then write one sentence using -ing/infinitive or articles.

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Unit 11 — At home