2021年9-12月 雅思口语 Part 1 Topic 3 Home (accommodation) 家庭住宿 (常考题）

1. What kind of housing/accommodation would you like to live in?

I quite like the idea of living in shared accommodation. I think it would be nice to experience living with some flat mates in the future. There are a lot of TV shows and sitcoms that are based on the adventures of flatmates and I have a very romantic idea of living in a flat with some friends that are my age (与我同岁）.

2. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

I prefer living in a flat to a house because it is what feels more natural to me. In China it is far more common to live in a flat than living in a house, so this is what I am used to. In a flat, you can make the most of (最大限度利用）all the space you have, and you are close with ( 关系紧密）the community of people who live in your neighbouring flats. I really like this and feel that living in a house would be a more isolated experience (孤独的经历）.

3. (if you answer you haven’t lived there long) What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

My family and I have recently moved north in the country, quite far from where we used to live. We moved to a new flat in a bigger city, the flat is also a little bigger which is quite nice. The biggest difference is the view from the flat which is very high up and overlooks the massive city. We did not have a view like this in our old flat and I find it very exciting.

4. Can you describe the place where you live?

I now live in Taiyuan, which is the capital of the Shanxi province. It is a city with a long industrial history, so it has a much more urban look (城市面貌）than the place I moved from. It is also a lot further north from where I used to live so it is not as warm as I am used to.

5. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

My family spends most of the time in the living room. This is a large room in the flat with comfortable chairs and a large table. We often take our meals together in this room. When I return from my studies and my parents return from work, we like to spend time together in the living room telling stories about our day.

6. How long have you live there?

We moved in here quite recently, only about a month ago. So, we have not lived here for a long time. I am still getting used to the area and discovering new things about the city I live in. So, the flat does not really feel like home yet, but I think it will do pretty soon. The more time I spend there, the more comfortable my new home feels like to me.

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

I spend most of my time reading in the flat, most of my reading is for my studies but I also like to read for pleasure when I can find the time. Aside from this, I eat my meals at home with my family and sometimes I like to just enjoy the view over the city that I can see from the flat.

8. D0 you plan to live there for a long time?

I do not plan to live here for a long time. I am going to leave the city to attend university in about a year, so at that point I will leave this flat and find a new place to live. As a matter of fact, I do not think this is a sad thing as I have not known the place very long, so it is not too hard for me to leave.

9. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

The transport facilities in my city are very good. The entire city has access to a very reliable network of bus and subway services. My favourite form of transportation is the subway as it is much quicker than the bus and there is no chance of getting stuck in traffic. However, one must be careful with taking public transport as if you get caught in rush hour, it can be a very busy and uncomfortable journey.

10. What part of your home do you like the most?

My favourite part of my home is definitely the kitchen. I am very passionate about food and love to cook, so I like to spend lots of time in my kitchen learning new recipes and skills. My flat has a big and very nice kitchen, so I always have a very enjoyable time when I am in that room.

11.Who do you live with?

I live with my family. My family consists of my parents, my sister and my grandma. We all love each other very much. Maybe I will move out soon because I am planning to get a master’s degree in a foreign country.

12.Please describe the room you live in?

My bedroom is only 10 square meters. But it is well-furnished. First of all, I have a king-size bed, and I often lie there to read comics and novel. Next to my bed is a bookshelf where I put hundreds of books there. Inaddition, there a large desk in front of the window. My room is quite bright; it’s a nice place to relax.