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LANGUAGE PATTERNS

• The flat needs a lot of work (to be) done on it.
  
• It needs a lot of money (to be) spent on it.
  
• The oven needs a good clean. It's really dirty.
  
• It needs a new coat of paint.
  
• The roof needs fixing. It leaks in heavy rain!
• It does work! The batteries just need replacing.

DEVELOPING CONVERSATION - Making comparisons

• The lounge is huge - it's twice the size of this room.
  
• It's got a great kitchen - it's a similar size to yours, maybe a bit bigger.
  
• Her garden's nice - it's about the same size as mine.