Unit 9

Living Situations

“She’s got some unusual habits.”

Lead-in Activity Warm-up Listening Task Real World Listening Interaction Link Useful Expressions A Model Situational Conversation Homework Argument

Lead-in Activity Do you have any unusual habits?

How does it affect you or others?

Part I

Warm-up

Language Pointscurfew n. 宵禁disgusting a.　令人作呕的，讨厌的barge into （蛮不讲理地）闯入

Warm Up

Find out in the right column the correct explanation for each of the words or expressions in the left column.

１． curfew

２． snore

３． appreciative

４． give sb. space

５． barge in

６． annoying

a. thankful for sth. someone does

b. a time limit to make sure one is home at a

specific time

c. bothersome, irritating

d. to enter sb.'s place without asking or knocking

e. to allow sb. privacy

f. to make a snorting noise through one's nose or

throat while sleeping

Warm Up

Find out in the right column the correct explanation for each of the words or expressions in the left column.

１． curfew

２． snore

３． appreciative

４． give sb. space

５． barge in

６． annoying

a. thankful for sth. someone does

b. a time limit to make sure one is home at a

specific time

c. bothersome, irritating

d. to enter sb.'s place without asking or knocking

e. to allow sb. privacy

f. to make a snorting noise through one's nose or

throat while sleeping

Warm Up

Krista has just started her first year of college. She has some new problems dealing with roommates and family. Write the missing words.

Now listen and check.

Warm Up

1. Now that Krista is in college, she doesn't live at home.

She lives in a __________ with other students.2. Krista likes some of her new responsibilities, but she

also thinks that college life has some major ____________.

3. One problem is that the students have a 10:00 p.m.

________ on weeknights.

4. Another problem is that Krista's roommate, Jasmine, has some __________ habits. For example, she leaves her books and clothes all over the floor.

space dormitory appreciative snore annoying curfew concerned barge in negatives

dormitory

negatives

curfew

annoying

5. Jasmine also ______s when she sleeps, so Krista has

trouble sleeping.6: The worst part of dorm life is there isn't much privacy. Sometimes Krista's neighbors just ________ without knocking on the door.7:Krista also had problems with her parents. When she first moved out, they called her every day. They were ________ about their daughter.8: At first, Krista was very __________ that her parents cared about her. But after a while, she wanted more freedom and more privacy.9: Now, Krista's parents only call once or twice a month. They want to give her some _______.

snore

barge in

concerned

appreciative

space

Warm Up

Pair Work

Tell your partner what you think of your dorm life. Do you have any of the problems Krista has got?

Part II

Listening Task

Language Pointssnoop around 　（持续而秘密地）寻找或调查freak n.　迷messy a.　乱糟糟的iPod n. 大容量硬盘mp3的产品名称uptight a.　精神紧张的，恼火的creep n.　令人讨厌的人jersey n.　紧身套衫，运动衫

Look at the pictures. What problems do you think these people have?

First Listening What does the speaker complain about? (There may be more than one complaint)

messy bathroom

curfew

noisy neighbors

expensive meals

mom checks the phone bill

parents go into his room

mom uses his cell phone

mom cleans his room

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1. 2.

sleepwalking

neatness stealing things

breaking things

eating things

borrowing things

messiness

snoring √

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First Listening What does the speaker complain about? (There may be more than one complaint)

3. 4.

What solution is suggested?

1. Put up with it

Move out next year

2. Get used to it

There is no solution

3. Get used to it

Get a divorce

4. Be more respectful

Share everything

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Second Listening

Complete the following with what you’ve heard.

Third Listening

1. Well, I have to say that dormitory living has __________________.2. My mom and my dad are always _______________ my

room, trying to __________ what I'm doing, and they look through ______________ to see who I'm calling.

3. I'm a bit of a _________ and he's a little _____________.

4. The big deal is that it is so ___________ to take things without asking.

some major negatives

snooping around

figure out

my cell phone bill

neat freak on the messy side

disrespectful

Script1. A: Hi, little sister. How’s your first week away at

school? B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some

major negatives. A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, do you? B: No, and that’s the one thing I do like. But it’s kind of disgusting to have to share a bathroom and showers with thirty other people. And some of my neighbors

party on school nights. The other night, I had my first exam, and I was trying to get a good night’s sleep, but it was impossible, they were so noisy.

A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year. B: I think I will, too.

Script2. A: My parents can be so annoying. They don’t give me

any space. Last night my mom barged into my room while I was on the Internet and wanted to see what I was doing.

B: Wow! That’s so different from my mom. She always respects my privacy. She always knocks before she comes into my room.

A: Wow. My mom and my dad are always snooping around my room, trying to figure out what I’m doing, and they look through my cell phone bill to see who I’m calling. My mom even called one of the phone numbers she found!

B: Oh, my mom never does that. If she wants to know who my friends are, she just asks me.

A: Man, you’re lucky. You’ve got it good. Got a spare bedroom for me?

Script3.A: Anthony! Kim! How are you two lovebirds? Have you

adjusted to married life yet? B: Well, we’re still working on it! C: Yeah, right. We’re working on it. A: I guess it takes a while to get used to each other’s

habits, huh? C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a neat freak. A: Yeah, I know. C: And Anthony, well, let’s just says he’s a little on the

messy side. B: Yeah, different styles, I guess. And then there’s the

little problem of sleeping at night. She talks in hersleep. C ： Or so he says. B: It's true. You do! C: And he snores! Between the two of us, we can't seem

to get much rest. A: Looks like you two still have a lot to get used to.

Script

4. A: Harry, have you been using my iPod again? B: Alice! Don't get so uptight. A: And my new headphones, too? You creep！ B: Well, OK, I was going to put them back. Anyway,

what's the big deal? A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take

things without asking. B: Well, how about you? You are always borrowing my

sweaters, and jerseys, and stuff. A: Yeah, well, that's different. B: I don't think so.

Part III

Real World Listening

Language Pointsviolate v.　干扰，侵犯flirt n.　调情者； v. 调情hug n&v.　拥抱，搂抱

Culture note

In many countries, students leave home when they go to college. Many live in dormitories or apartments. This is usually their first chance to have a lot of freedom and responsibility. For example, they have freedom to stay out all night, and it becomes their own responsibility to get their homework done. When summer vacation comes and they return home, many have a hard time adjusting to their family’s rules. In Kara’s case, living with the Johnson’s feels a lot like living at home. That’s why she says, “It’s like I’m seventeen again!” she feels as if she’s been treated like a child.

Going to college away from home

Prepare

Kara rents an apartment from the Johnson’s, an elder couple. Write + for things Kara probably likes about her living situation and - for things that she probably doesn't like.

Now listen and check

The Johnson’s are concerned about Kara.

Mrs. Johnson visits Kara in her apartment.

Mrs. Johnson makes Kara home-cooked meals.

Mrs. Johnson asks Kara questions about her plans.

Mrs. Johnson is affectionate with Kara.

Something else? _________________

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-+

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Why does the Johnson’s behavior bother Kara?

Get The Main Ideas

Mrs. Johnson visits every day.

Her privacy is being violated.

Mrs. Johnson steals things.

Mrs. Johnson brings homemade soup.

Mrs. Johnson is a terrible cook.

It makes her feel like a child.

Mrs. Johnson asks where she's going.

She feels like she's being watched. She doesn't want her to know.

Mr. Johnson is affectionate. It makes her uncomfortable. She doesn't like him

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Answer the following questions.

GET THE DETAILS

1. Why did Kara say she was really appreciative at first when Mrs. Johnson came up to see what she was doing?

It was nice to feel that people were concerned when you lived alone.

2. What made Kara feel that Mr. Johnson was a flirt? One day, when she got home, Mr. Johnson came up to

her and gave her a hug; and then he kissed her on the cheek.

3. What did Steve say when Kara told him what Mr. Johnson did to her?

He said that maybe Kara reminded Mr. Johnson of his granddaughter.

ScriptKara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment

from?Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming up to see how I'm doing. At

first I was really appreciative, you know. It's nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone.

Steve: Yeah, it is nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every day, sometimes more than

once! She always brings me homemade soup. Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for

me.Kara: Well, sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she

sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn't leave until I did!

Steve: Oh, c'mon. You could have it much worse.Kara: And every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I'm

going. It's like I'm seventeen again!

ScriptSteve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all

night?Kara : Well, it's not only her. It's the old man, too. He's such a flirt,

and I've always thought it was cute. You know, an old man, eight years old, still flirting.

Steve: Uh huh.Kara : So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug. Steve: Yeah, so what?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek!Steve: Oh, no. Well maybe you remind him of his grand-daughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but don't you think it's kind of weird for him to kiss

me?

Answer the following questions.

RESPOND TO THE IDEAS

1. What are the good and bad points of sharing a dorm with other roommates on campus?

2. Do you live with annoying roommates? Do you feel your privacy is violated when living with them? Why or why not?

Part IV

Interaction Link

Major negatives and major positives

Interaction link

1. Write something positive (+) and something negative (-) about each of the living situations in the chart.

2. Ask a partner what he or she thinks is good or bad

about each situation.

Interaction link

Me My partner

Living alone +

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Living with roommates +

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+

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Living with family +

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+

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Living in the country +

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+

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Living in big cites +

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+

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Living overseas +

_

+

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Living in the neighborhood you grew up in +

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+

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Part V

Useful Expressions

Useful Expressions

How is your first week away at school?

你住校第一周感觉怎么样 ?

I have to say that dormitory life has some major negatives.

我认为住在集体宿舍里有很多的不方便。

My parents can be so annoying. They don’t give me any space.

我的父母有时很让我生气，他们不给我一点空间。

My mother always respects my privacy.

我妈妈一直尊重我的隐私。

I have the little problem of sleeping at night since my roommate snores.

我的室友晚上打呼噜，所以我入睡有点难。

不征求意见就拿走别人的东西是非常不礼貌的。

It is so disrespectful to take things without asking.

Part VI

A Model Situational Conversation

A Model Situational Conversation

A: Elaine’s back from home.B: I don’t want to see her. She is so annoying!A: What is it about?B: Well, she stay up late into the night, reading books by her flashlight. And

she stay in bed even after breakfast. If we make a little noise, she would quarrel with us! So Elaine and I do not get along.

A: I think this might be a nice chance if you asked her out for a good talk. I suppose she’s not stubborn.

B: How do you know? A: whatever you do with her would be valuable. I guess you’d just have a

sincere talk with her and she may change her attitude.B: I doubt. A: Then I will simply have to invite you two for dinner this evening and I will

help you.B: Umm, OK. I’ll try only for this time.

Part VII

Homework Argument

What would you do in that

situation? If you don’t get along with your roommate and

it affects you greatly, what would you do: Make a compromise or just move out?