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INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

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134K views 12 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you think makes an apartment “the right apartment” for roommates?
If you could choose only one—location, price, or space—which is most important for you?
What problems can happen when friends have to make a big decision together?

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INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

Reviewing the first apartment (Hudson Street) (00:00 – 01:54)

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1. Why does someone like the apartment on Hudson Street?

It is far from school and very quiet.
It has the biggest kitchen of all the apartments.
The location is great and they can walk to school.
It’s very cheap and has a lake view.

2. What is one complaint about the Hudson Street apartment?

It is too far from public transportation.
It has old appliances.
It is too close to school—like living in a dormatory.
It has no bedrooms.

3. What does someone say about the kitchen and bathroom in the Hudson Street apartment?

They are large but noisy.
They are both bright with a great view.
They are modern but expensive.
The kitchen is dingy and the bathroom has only one tiny window.

INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

Comparing Lake View Drive and Third Avenue (01:54 – 03:36)

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1. What is a disadvantage of the Lake View Drive apartment?

It is the darkest apartment.
It has too few windows.
It’s in the suburbs and takes at least an hour to get to school.
It has no kitchen.

2. How much is the Lake View Drive apartment per month?

$150 a month
$700 a month
$750 a month
$500 a month

3. What is one concern about the Third Avenue apartment?

It may be dangerous downtown at night and there may be less privacy.
It’s in the suburbs and too far from school.
It’s too bright and has too many windows.
It’s not downtown and has no transportation.

INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

Voting and choosing (03:36 – 04:08)

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1. What do they decide to do to make the decision?

Choose the cheapest apartment automatically
Flip a coin
Ask the landlord to choose
Write down their choice and take a vote

2. What will they do after they announce the winner?

Call the landlord and say they’ll take it
Negotiate to lower the rent first
Keep looking at more apartments
Move in immediately without calling anyone

INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

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1. Which combination of factors do they mainly use to compare apartments?

Gym access and parking only
Location/convenience, space/light, and cost
Paint color and floor number only
Weather, pets, and furniture

2. What is one reason they mention for wanting a better kitchen?

A kitchen is not important.
They never want to cook.
Cooking at home is louder than restaurants.
Cooking at home saves money.

3. What problem does the Third Avenue apartment create for roommates?

It is too close to school.
There may not be enough bedrooms, so someone must share or use the living room.
It has a dingy bathroom.
The commute is at least an hour.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)

Which apartment would you choose (Hudson Street, Lake View Drive, or Third Avenue)? Give two reasons.
Is it better to live close to school/work, or is more space worth a longer commute? Why?
How important are light and windows to you in a home? What problems can a darker place cause?
What rules would you set if roommates had to share a bedroom or use the living room as a bedroom?

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