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<\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FURNITURE DIALOGUES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luis: Hey Laura, have you settled in with your new furniture yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura: Mostly! I found a great second-hand couch. It’s a bit worn, but it has character, you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luis: That\u2019s awesome! I went for a simple IKEA setup\u2014affordable and easy to assemble. You can\u2019t beat that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura: True, but I miss the handcrafted pieces from back home. There\u2019s something special about furniture that tells a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luis: I get that. I managed to find a small coffee table from a local market that feels a bit like home. It helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura: That sounds lovely! I think I\u2019ll try searching for more unique pieces too. It would really brighten up the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luis and Laura discuss their new furniture, with Laura having mostly settled in after finding a second-hand couch that has character, while Luis opted for a simple and affordable IKEA setup. Laura expresses a longing for the handcrafted pieces from her hometown, appreciating furniture that tells a story. Luis shares that he found a small coffee table at a local market that reminds him of home, and Laura is inspired to search for more unique pieces to enhance her space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TRUE OR FALSE?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Laura found a new couch that is very expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Luis prefers simple furniture from IKEA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Laura wants furniture that has a story behind it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Luis did not find anything special at the local market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Laura is excited to look for unique furniture pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correct answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. False – Laura found a second-hand couch, which is not mentioned as expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. True – Luis chose a simple and affordable setup from IKEA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. True – Laura appreciates furniture that tells a story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. False – Luis found a small coffee table at the local market that reminds him of home, which is special to him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. True – Laura is inspired to search for more unique pieces to enhance her space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Do you have new furniture in your home? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. What kind of couch do you like? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Have you ever bought second-hand furniture? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. What is your favorite piece of furniture at home? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Do you prefer simple or unique furniture? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Where do you usually buy your furniture? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. How important is it for you to have comfortable furniture? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. 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