Answers For [Forecast Q1-2025] - House Recommendation

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1. 1|5
2. 1|5
3. 0
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. parking lot
8. central location
9. two bedrooms | 2 bedrooms
10. garage

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[Forecast Q1-2025] - House Recommendation

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Hello Mr. and Mrs. Clark. I believe you are doing well.

I am Tom, the sales manager of Housed Inc. and I got your mail requesting for a house that would suit your specifications.

I have been able to do some work and have come up with two options that I think should fit what you are looking for.

1The first house is situated on Allen Street and the owner told me that he bought the house largely because of where it is located. 

The house was decorated a few years ago, but I think it still looks new to a large extent.

Anyways, you might dislike the old-fashioned design of the house, which was modelled to the original owner’s taste.

Of course, you can arrange decorations of your own. I just have to inform you beforehand. I looked through your profile and it said that you have a large family of six.

2I felt this house could be more appropriate for you with children than just young couples as it has eight rooms, including four bedrooms. 

According to your budget, although the house is a bit pricy, the price hasn’t exceeded your limit yet. It’s very reasonable though, for a house on Allen Street.

3The owner had initially fixed every afternoon for potential buyers to visit, then he shifted it to all weekends, but by yesterday, he informed me that he would be allowing only Wednesdays, during lunch time for visits. 

So, it means we have to go either tomorrow or next week.

OK, onto the next house. I was able to get the layout of this building to help you understand it better. The house is situated on Pearl Street just around the corner.

4It is a well-planned and designed house. In the southeast of the house, you can see the master room, whereas the dining room is in the northwestern corner. 

5There is a bathroom in the southwestern corner of the house that is modern and well-equipped. It provides adequate storage for the whole family. 

6As for the bedroom which is kept especially for visitors, it is in the direct south of the house, just between the bathroom and the master room. 

You will see the kitchen to your left when you just step in the house.

Of course, I should give as much information as I can so as to help you in the decision-making process.

The second house has both advantages and disadvantages and you should know well about them.

7First, the premises are quite lovely and there is a small garden just behind the main building. Also, you do not have to manage space with other neighbours since there is a big parking lot, unlike the first house. 

As you can see, north of the house you have a lot of banks and to the east and west, there are a good number of companies and malls.

8It is very compact and easily accessible, due to its central location. 

9Again, in contrast to the first house, there are only two bedrooms and this would have been good for a young couple with a small family size. However for a family size like yours, I really am not sure. 

But, if necessary, perhaps you could turn the storeroom into a bedroom, then there will be three bedrooms.

10The last problem is that it lacks a garage which is a very important feature for residents here as every household has at least one car and there are few public car parks in this area. 

This is all I have for now and …

Questions 1-2

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Why does the speaker recommend the first house?

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Question 3

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

3When could potential buyers visit the first house?

A.

B.

C.

Questions 4-6

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 4-6.

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4
master room

Correct answer: C

5
bathroom

Correct answer: A

6
guestroom

Correct answer: D

Questions 7-10

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The second house

Advantages

has a large 7 (parking lot)  

convenient for its 8 (central location)  

Disadvantages

only has 9 (two bedrooms | 2 bedrooms)  

no 10 (garage)  

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