Life in a microflat in Tokio, by Katya Curiel Rodríguez
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The document summarizes a girl's experience living in a small apartment in Tokyo, Japan. It discusses some of the unique features of the apartment, including having two separate levels to separate the living and sleeping areas. It also notes some of the challenges of living in such a small space, such as lack of room for furniture and earthquakes moving belongings. Overall, the apartment taught the girl lessons in creativity and being satisfied with less space.
Life in a microflat in Tokio, by Katya Curiel Rodríguez
- 1. Listening Comprehension Life in a crazy small apartment. Katya Curiel Rodríguez 4ºESO A
- 2. Why did the man have to take off his shoes in the beginning of the video? Because japanese culture states that.
- 3. What is the one feature of her apartment that she said is not usual for an apartment in Tokyo? That it has got two separate levels to separate her living and sleeping area.
- 4. What did she say about living things in the apartment? That she always need something living and happening in the space.
- 5. What problem do earthquakes cause in the apartment? That earthquakes move her stuff so she needs sticky pads.
- 6. What do japanese kitchens prioritise in terms of space? They prioritise much more sink space rather than bench space.
- 7. Was the rent for her apartment considered expensive or cheap? It was considered cheap.
- 8. Why did she not want to have a bigger apartment? Because she thinks that if she gets a bigger space she will want more and more and she will never be satisfied.
- 9. What life lessons does living in a place like this teach the girl? It makes her to be more creative for example to find a place for her yoga mat.
- 10. What was your favourite thing about the apartment? That it has extra spaces out of nothing (such as the toilet).
- 11. What was your least favourite thing about the apartment? That you don’t have enough space for chairs and a table for meals.