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Most cities in our country are suffering serious noise pollution due to rapidly increasing
population and a massive amount of daily transportation. The consistently intense presence
of noise does serious harm to the public health.
Vocabulary
To do (serious) harm to (v) to damage the health of

10. Houses/Accommodation
10.1. 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 placewhere
I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a flat with strangers
sounds so troublesome to me.
Vocabulary
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
10.2. 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
10.3. Who do you live with?