Unit 10 : OUR
HOUSES IN THE
FUTURE
Lesson 4 :
communication

Everyday English
Expressing surprise

Listen and read the conversation. Pay attention to the
highlighted sentences.

David: John! Hello!
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John: Oh, hi, David. Wow! Is that your computer? It looks great.
David: Yes, it's my new computer. My parents gave it to me for my
birthday.

Work in pairs. Express your surprise when you see your
partner's new watch, TV, mobile phone, etc.

E.g.
A: Wow! Is that your mobile phone? It looks great.
B: Yes, it's my new mobile phone. My grandparents gave it to me for
my birthday.

HOUSES ANH
APPLIANCES IN THE
FUTURE.

Read the questions in the class survey below.
Tick () Y (Yes) or N (No).
Y

N

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2. Will your house be in space?

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3. Will you have a lot of trees and flowers around
your house?

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4. Will you have a fridge that can cook your meals?

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5. Will you have a robot that can look after your
children?

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6. Will you have a car that can fly?

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1. Will you live in a hi-tech house?

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Work in pairs. Use the questions in 3 to interview your partner.
Example:
You: Hi, Nam. Will you live in a hi-tech house in the future?
Nam: Yes, I will.
You: Will your house be in space?
Nam: Oh, no. It won't.
You: So where will it be?
Nam: I'm not sure. It might be by the sea.

Tell the class about your interview.
Example:
In the future, Nam will live in a hi-tech house.
It won't be in space. It might be by the sea.
He might have a robot to help him with his home.