Moving House

Must, Have got to, Want, Stating Requirements)


The Problem
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Robert Taylor has recently accepted a new job as Production Manager with Empire Chemicals. The headquarters and main factory of Empire Chemicals is located in Southdown, a town in the South of England. At present the Taylor family live in the North of England and so they have to move house.
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Empire Chemicals will pay Mr. Taylor $ 27,000 (pounds) and they will provide him with a company car but they insist that their Production Manager lives no more than 5 miles from the factory.
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Mrs. Taylor is a nurse. At the moment she works in a local hospital, 10 miles from their present house. She has a small car so that she can travel to and from work.
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The Taylors have 3 children – 2 daughters who are 16 and 8 and a son who is 12. The elder daughter is taking her final school exams this year.
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Because the Taylor family like to eat fresh fruit and vegetables, they prefer to grow their own. Mr. Taylor is keen on DIY.
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Mr. Taylor’s relocation package includes all moving expenses and, in addition, his travel and hotel expenses for 8 weeks.
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Their present house will sell for about $ 55,000 but there is na outstanding mortgage of $ 30,000. Most building societies will grant a mortgage = 3 X annual salary.
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Today is January 31st.
In Groups
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Read the information, then discuss the family’s requirements and fill in the worksheet.
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Worksheet
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First think about the Taylors’ house and the things that it must be/have. Consider the price, moving date, the number of rooms, location, etc.
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The Taylor’ house must:
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Now think about what the Taylors want their house to be/have. Think about the Taylor family and the way they live.
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The Taylors want:
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Action
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Next read the information about properties.
Finally choose the house that is most suitable for the Taylor family.
You will asked to present your choice and give your reasons for choosing it.

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SOUTHDOWN PROPERTY SERVICES
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· Upper Dean, Southdown. New detached house available at the end of May/beginning of June. Lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms (one suite) all with built-in wardrobes, 2nd bathroom, fully kitchen, Gas central heating. Integral garage. Easily-maintained garden $ 105,000

· In Deanbrook village, 10 miles from Southdown, a bungalow with 4 bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet, through lounge/dining room, cloakroom, electric central heating, double garage, well-stocked garden. $ 103,000

· Southbrook village, 5 miles from the centre of Southdown. 25 year old semi-detached house with lounge/dining room, large kitchen, 3 bedrooms, newly renovated bathroom. Large garden with well-kept lawns, flowerbeds and will established vegetable/fruit garden. Separate garage. Convenient for the shops and schools. $ 110,000

· Brookpark estate. Flat, in 3-storey block, with garage, on the edge of the estate Balcony with a lovely view over the park, large living room, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom. Small but well-fitted kitchen with built-in appliances. $ 105,750

· 2 miles north of the centre of Southdown, 5 minutes walk from the hospital. Large Edwardian house with outbuildings, small, walled town garden. Lounge, dining room, cloaks., study/breakfast room, large kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. In need of renovation. $ 105,000

· Ten minute bus ride south of the centre of Southdown. A small detached house on a large plot. 3 bedrooms, luxury bathroom, lounge, kitchen/dining room, Carport. Well planned garden. Gas central heating. Shop/post office within 2 minutes walk. $ 99,000

· Lower Dean. Well maintained semi-detached house recently re-decorated and extended to give 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, study. Average sized garden. Regular bus service to town centre.
$ 107,000