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ACADEMIC LISTENING TEST PRACTICE
AUSTRALIA - COOBER PEDY
For Students Preparing for Academic Tests / IELTS and TOEFL
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Discuss these questions with a friend or classmate.
1. What other advantages to living underground can you think of?
2. What disadvantages to living underground can you think of?
3. Do you think living underground in cold climates might be a good idea?
4. Do you think underground homes cost more or less than ordinary homes? 
5. Would you like to live in an underground home? Why? / Why not?

​6. What other kinds of unusual homes do you know about?
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