1. Complete the definitions with a word from the box.

furnished – unfurnished – open-plan – parking space – storage – residential area – local stores – rent – bills – utilities

1. A flat that includes furniture like a bed, sofa and table. __________________________
2. A flat with no furniture included. __________________________
3. A layout where the kitchen and living room are in one large space. __________________________
4. A place where you can leave your car. __________________________
5. Extra space where you can keep boxes or old furniture. __________________________
6. Money you pay every month to live in a flat or house. __________________________
7. Services such as electricity, gas and water. __________________________
8. A quiet neighbourhood where most buildings are houses. __________________________
9. Small shops near your home. __________________________
10. The money you pay regularly for electricity, water, internet, etc. __________________________

ANSWERS

1. furnished
2. unfurnished
3. open-plan
4. parking space
5. storage
6. rent
7. utilities
8. residential area
9. local stores
10. bills

2. Complete the sentences with the words below.

realtor (us) / estate agent (uk) – moving truck (us)/ removal van (uk) – lease / tenancy agreement – landlord / landlady – tenant – deposit – to move in – to move out – give notice – house-warming party

1. We signed the __________________________ before we got the keys to the flat.
2. The __________________________ showed us three different apartments.
3. I had to pay a __________________________ equal to one month’s rent.
4. The __________________________ is responsible for repairing the roof.
5. The person who rents the flat is called the __________________________.
6. We hired a __________________________ to transport all our furniture.
7. We’re going __________________________ next Saturday. I’m so excited!
8. They decided to __________________________ because the flat was too small.
9. If you want to leave the flat, you must __________________________ one month before.
10. After settling in, they invited friends to a __________________________.

ANSWERS

1. lease / tenancy agreement
2. realtor / estate agent
3. deposit
4. landlord / landlady
5. tenant
6. moving truck / removal van
7. to move in
8. to move out
9. give notice
10. house-warming party

3. Choose the correct option.

1. The flat is fully furnished / storage, so it has a sofa and beds.
2. We live in a quiet residential area / utilities near a park.
3. Don’t forget to pay the rent / landlord before the 5th of the month.
4. Electricity and water are included in the bills / parking space.
5. He shares the flat with a roommate / deposit.
6. The roomer / lease lives with the owner of the house.
7. There’s no parking space / open-plan, so we leave the car on the street.

ANSWERS

1. furnished
2. residential area
3. rent
4. bills
5. roommate / housemate
6. roomer / lodger
7. parking space

4. Complete the text with suitable words from the box.

roommate (us) / housemate (uk) – furnished – rent – landlord – deposit – utilities – to move in – local stores – give notice

Last month, I found a small __________________________ flat near some great __________________________. The __________________________ was friendly, but I had to pay a big __________________________ before I could __________________________. I share the flat with a __________________________ to reduce the __________________________ and the __________________________. If we decide to leave next year, we’ll have to __________________________ in advance.

ANSWERS

1. furnished
2. local stores
3. landlord
4. deposit
5. to move in
6. roommate / housemate
7. rent
8. utilities
9. give notice