PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think it would be like to live in a place like this?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- housing shortage
- affordable housing
- urbanization
- homelessness
- slum
- government housing policies
- real estate development
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- How do you think housing shortages affect people in both urban and rural areas?
- Have you ever seen a housing area that was overcrowded or lacking enough facilities? What was your impression?
- What do you think are some long-term consequences of living in slum areas?
- How important is it to have affordable housing in a community?
- What are some government policies that can help address housing shortages?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a high-rise apartment building compared to a house?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Housing shortage: How would you ask about the effect of a housing shortage on families?
Situation:
2. Affordable housing: How would you ask about the availability of affordable housing in urban areas?
Situation:
3. Real estate development: How would you ask about the role of real estate development in solving housing shortages?