Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in

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Bài mẫu chủ đề “Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in”

You should say:

• What it would look like

• How big it would be

• Where it would be located

• And explain how feel about this apartment or house

At the moment,  I am sharing a  dorm  with 4 of my close friends. They are all genuine people and I love to live with them but in the long-term, I would like to move into a condominium in the center of Ho Chi Minh city to start my adult life. I already have a complete picture of my dream home, and how I would like it to be decorated. So, regarding the location, like I mentioned before, it has to be located in the city center so District 5 and 10 are now on the top of my list. Although I did consider the nearby suburb, I think it would take me forever to get to work, let alone face the terrible traffic jams. Secondly, my apartment will be equipped with all top-notch amenities, such as the laundry-folding machine, automatic air conditioning and lighting system, … These features will be connected by a home automation system, which I can control by verbal command through digital assistants like Alexa or Siri. Finally, I want it to have a spacious balcony overlooking a garden, where I can sit back and relax after a long day at work. This apartment would definitely make me feel at ease and give me a sense of stability in my life. I am saving up so I can make my dreams come true as soon as possible.

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Từ vựng chủ đề “Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in”

• Genuine (adj)/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ : chân thành

My best friend is such a genuine person

• Condominium (n) /ˌkɒn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ : căn hộ

A condominium can be very costly

• It would take me forever (idiom) : tốn rất nhiều thời gian

It would take me forever to arrive because of the traffic jams

• Let alone (phr.v) : huống chi là

I don’t have enough time to sleep, let alone travel

• Top-notch (adj) /ˌtɒpˈnɒtʃ/ : đỉnh cao

The school has top-notch facilities

• Home automation (n) /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ : hệ thống nhà tự động

Only newly-built houses have home automation

• Verbal command  /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ : mệnh lệnh bằng lời

Home automation can be controlled by verbal command

• Spacious (adj) /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

This house is so spacious, it can fit five people

• Sit back (phr.v)  : ngả lưng nghỉ ngơi

I love to sit back and read a good book at the end of a day

• At ease (phrase) /iːz/ : dễ chịu

Listening to music makes me feel at ease

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Sample

What kinds of apartments are most popular?


One or two bedroom apartments are among the most popular types.  These apartments are usually for couples or a nuclear family. Although they are not the biggest type, they have all the essential household appliances.

• A nuclear family : gia đình hạt nhân

My family is a nuclear family, including my parents and me.

• Household appliance : /ˈhousˌ(h)ōld/ /əˈplīəns/ : đồ gia dụng

The new vacuum cleaner is my mother's favorite household appliance.

What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like?

Old people generally like to keep the house simple, and they would prefer durable and economical household appliances. Meanwhile, young people usually decorate their house to show their style and choose modern and nice-looking  appliances.

• Durable (a) /ˈdʒʊə.rə.bəl/ : bền

These jeans are so durable, they  haven't worn out yet

• Economical (a)  /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ : có lợi ích kinh tế

Young people should be more economical when shopping

What are the differences between apartments and houses?

One obvious difference is that apartments generally only have one floor, while houses can have many storeys. It is also clear that houses are larger and more suitable for a big family, while apartments are chosen by couples or small groups of friends living together.

• Storey (n)/ˈstôrē/: tầng

I'm living in a three storey house.

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