Accommodation and Houses

 Have/ get one’s way (idiom): get or do what one wants in spite of opposition

 To afford (v): to be able to financially support/have enough money to pay for Sth

 Suit myself (v): to do exactly what you like/want

 Troublesome (adj): causing difficulty or annoyance

 To make a living (v): to earn enough to support one’s self

 Have / get one’s way (idiom): get or do what one wants in spite of opposition

 Chill out (phrasal verb): relax

 Me time (phrase): time for one’s self alone

 To do Sth all by one’s self (phrase): to do Sth alone

 All over again (idiom): used for saying that you do the whole of something again starting from the beginning, or that the whole of long process happens again

 Torture (n): great physical or mental suffering

 Humble (adj): having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

 To help (Someone) do Something (v): to make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one's services or resources.

 To share ups and downs: (v) together being through good and bad times To be away (adj) to or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing

Flats/Houses/Accommodation

 Do you like a house or a flat/ an apartment?

I believe most people would prefer to have their own house rather than to rent a place and so do I. Hence if I have my way, a house with a small garden would be my choice since I don’t enjoy the constant disturbance from next-door apartments and elevator rides every time I come home.

 Have/ get one’s way (idiom): get or do what one wants in spite of opposition.

 What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

For the past 21 years, I have lived in a house with my family. And I think if I can move out and start making a living on my own, I would try my best to have an independent place where I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a flat with strangers sounds troublesome to me.

 Suit myself (v): to do exactly what you like/want
 Troublesome (adj): causing difficulty or annoyance
 To make a living (v): to earn enough to support one’s self

 What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

Well, definitely I’ll spend some me-time there. I study, I chill out by reading, drawing and dancing all by myself. Sometimes I also invite one or two friends to spend time with. We’ll watch some movies together and tell each other endless stories.

 Chill out (phrasal verb): relax
 Me-time (phrase): time for one’s self alone
 To do Sth all by one’s self (phrase): to do Sth alone

 Who do you live with?

I live with my family. There are 5 of us and we all have our own room, which is more comfortable as the older we grow, the more privacy we need for ourselves. I think our house is big enough for us yet still a warm and cozy place that I call home.

 How long have you lived there?

Although during my childhood my family had to move a lot, I’ve lived in the most recent house for almost ten years. Comparing to the old houses, I think this house has been the best so far.

 Do you plan to live there for a long time?

The answer would be yes if the respondent is my parents, since moving in and out is too time-consuming and exhausting. Cleaning and arranging everything all over again would be like torture to them. For me, on the other hand, as I’m thinking of moving out to start my adult life, hopefully soon I’ll be able to afford to live in a flat or an apartment.

 All over again (idiom): used for saying that you do the whole of something again starting from the beginning, or that the whole of long process happens again
 Torture (n): great physical or mental suffering

 What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

As I’ve already mentioned my family moved several times when I was younger. And the most current house where we’ve been living for about ten years is the best house so far. All of us have separate rooms for our need of privacy yet a big dining room where we can spend the whole evenings together watching TV or having dinner.

 Need of Sth/doing Sth (phrase): circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity

 Can you describe the place where you live?/ Please describe the room you live in:

Briefly, my humble house locates in a small and quiet street, so coming home to me is like all the craziness happened outside is left behind. Just beside my house stands a big old tree. I have my own room with walls painted violet, which is kinda a peaceful color. The air outside is fresh. I usually open the window to enjoy the wind and sunshine, which will help cool down my room without an air conditioner. Since I spend most of my time staying at home, my room means the whole world to me. It’s like a friend who is always there to share ups and downs with me. So yeah, I would always miss my house, my room whenever I’m away.

 Humble (adj): having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
 To help (Someone) do Something (v): to make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one's services or resources.
 To share ups and downs (v): together being through good and bad times To be away (adj) to or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing.

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