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Unit 16 Fixing up the placeVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA I want a room that is soothing and relaxing ,not sterile. I want a nice thick braided rug and some lava lamps. I think I’d like to get an overstuffed rattan chair. B I want a room that is useful for hanging out and studying. I want to be able to work on my computer in a comfortable chair. I want lots of bookshelves to hold all my books and papers.C I don’t like my room the way it is. Right now, it’s full of a bunch of junk. I ought to get rid of the junk and fix it up. Then I could rearrange the furniture and make it more attractive.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers 1. Buying a computer.2. Painting the walls.3. Rearranging the furniture.4. Adding plants to the room.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She agrees with it.2. He doesn’t care.3. She agrees with it 4. She may be against it.Script1. A: You know, I was thinking. We really need to get a home computer. And probably a computer desk too B: Yeah? Do you think we really need that? A: Yeah, I need to be able to work on a computer at home. We should’ve gotten one a long time ago.B: But where would we put it?A: In the bedroom maybe?B: Our bedroom is already too crowded, though. And I don’t want you to keep me awake while you’re studying.A: I know! How about if I buy a loptop computer and use it at the dining tale?B: That makes more sense. Our apartment is too small for lots of furniture.5. A: Hey, I’m thinking of painting our room. What do you think?B: Sure. Whatever.A: Here’s my idea. We paint the two end walls wine red and the side walls tan.B: Sounds cool to me, kinda like a checkerboard. But isn’t it going to be too dark?A: I don’t know. If it is, we can always repaint it something lighter.B: Well, who’s gonna pay for it?A: I thought we could share the cost. If you think it’s a good idea.\B: Yeah. I guess so.3. A: Hey, Jenny…B: Yeah?A: I was thinking. I’d really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room.B: Oh, ye