I.

TỪ VỰNG IELTS CHỦ ĐỀ FLATS/ HOME/ ACCOMMODATION

 Apartment (n): căn hộ, chung cư

 Flat (n): căn hộ
 An apartment block/block of flats (noun phrase): dãy nhà, khối căn hộ liền
kề
 Terraced house (n): ngôi nhà trong dãy nhà cùng kiểu
 Studio (n): căn hộ có diện tích nhỏ, không có sự phân chia rõ ràng giữa các
phòng
 Dormitory (n): kí túc xá
 Duplex (n): căn hộ 2 tầng
 Penthouse (n): cao ốc thông tầng, thường nằm ở vị trí cao nhất của 1 tòa
nhà.
 High-rise apartments (noun phrase): căn hộ (cao cấp) nhiều tầng
 Flat-roof house = Bungalow (n): nhà trệt
 Mobile home (n): nhà di động
 Thatched cottage: nhà tranh, nhà gỗ theo phong cách châu âu, thường
xuất hiện ở vùng quê
 Mansion (n): dinh thự, biệt thự
 Igloo (n): nhà bằng đá
 Courtyard house (n): nhà có sân
 Spacious (adj): rộng rãi
 Harmonious (adj): ấm cúng, yên bình
 Homey (adj): thoải mái như ở nhà
 Multi-purpose (adj): đa chức năng
 Breathtaking (adj): đẹp đến nín thở, tuyệt đẹp
 Necessity (n): tiện nghi
 Residential area (n): khu dân cư
 Urban area (n): vùng thành thị
 Close-knit community: cộng đồng dân cư có mối quan hệ khăng khít
 Home comforts (noun phrase): sự tiện nghi trong nhà
 Amenity (n): sự tiện nghi
 Mod cons (n): sự tiện nghi hiện đại
 Privacy (n): sự riêng tư
 Bedsit (n): phòng vừa để ngủ vừa để học, tiếp khách
 Back garden (noun phrase): vườn ở phía sau nhà
 Campus (n): khu ký túc xá đại học
 Dream home: ngôi nhà trong mơ
 Add an extension: xây hoặc lắp thêm (nội thất, phòng ốc) cần thiết vào
 Facade (n): mặt tiền
 Equip (v): trang bị
 Modify (v): sửa đổi, thay đổi
 Refurbish (v): tân trang nhà cửa
 Do up (an old house) (v): nâng cấp nhà
 Afford to do sth (v): có đủ tiền để trang trải/ mua cái gì
  Classify (v): sắp xếp vào hệ thống
 Settle (v): sinh sống, an cư
 Admire something (v): chiêm ngưỡng
 Let someone’s hair down = Chill out (v): thư giãn, thả lỏng
 Disturb (v): quấy rầy
 House-warming party (noun phrase): tiệc tân gia

II. CẤU TRÚC CÂU VỚI CHỦ ĐỀ FLATS/ HOME/ ACCOMMODATION

 I was born and raised in…

 I’m currently residing/living in…
 … is where I live.
 My house is located/ situated in…
 Prefer + V-ing
 Would rather + V
 Like + V-ing/to + V
 Enjoy + V-ing

III. CÂU HỎI & SAMPLE ANSWERS TOPIC FLATS/ HOME/

ACCOMMODATION TRONG IELTS SPEAKING PART 1

 Where are you living now?

Well, actually, at the moment, I’m living with my younger sister in a pretty
small apartment. We couldn’t afford a more spacious living for both of us,
because.. you know, it’s really expensive here. However, luckily, we could
manage to equip our room with a fairly adequate number of necessities.

 What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bed rooms,
two bathrooms and a lovely back garden. It’s not really a spacious house, but
it’s just right for me and my family.

 Who do you live with?

I live with my family. There are 5 of us and we all have our own room, which is
way 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 cosy place
that I call home.

 How long have you lived there?

I’ve lived there since I was a child, until I graduated from high school and moved
to the city to enrol at university, where I lived in a student dormitory during the
semester.

 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.

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

Living in a dorm with other roommates is totally different from living in my own
house. My current residential area is quite small and it’s very noisy because
there are a lot of people there and I don’t have my own space. Conversely, when
I was living at home, I had my own spacious room and it made me feel
comfortable.

 Do you plan to live there for a long time?

To be honest, I intend to buy an apartment in an urban area after I graduate

from university. I can decorate and design my ideal home with whatever
facilities I want.

 What part of your home do you like the most?

I prefer my bedroom most due to its convenience and privacy. Because of my

stressful work I want to be in a quiet place and concentrate on my work. In my
own room, I’m never disturbed by anyone else. Moreover, in my own space I can
do whatever I want without bothering others.

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

It’s definitely the kitchen. Not only lunch or dinner time but all our family
reunions take place in the kitchen where all the family members get together to
eat tasty meals, and chat to each other – it’s a really harmonious atmosphere.
  Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

To be honest, the transport services at my house are very modern. There is a

bus stand and a railway station which provide services very frequently.

 Are there many amenities near your home?

My house is located in a residential complex, so everything is within reach.

There is a gym, a park, as well as a wide variety of shops, which are more than
enough to cater for all residents in my area.

 Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

Each type has some things to offer me but I would have to go for a house.
Because I value my privacy and need my own space. Owning an independent
house, I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself. Moreover, I
can modify a house according to the size of the family.

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

My current room is actually more like a bedsit. It is a multi – purpose room, I

use it to sleep and study as well. It is painted in pink, that’s my favourite colour
with a bed, a cupboard and desk. It’s not really spacious but it’s just right for me.

 What have you done to your room to make it look nice?

I like the white and black colour, so the room’s walls have painted a combination
of both things. I love art and craft, so I made many things from old material
which is hung on the walls, and the most important thing is that I keep my
room spic and span.

 Should we live in a flat or a house?

It heavily depends on people’s preference and affordability since each type of

property has its own perks. If one enjoys the modern amenities that an
apartment complex can provide such as gyms, swimming pools and convenience
stores and, of course, he has money, an apartment would be a great choice. In
contrast, houses are usually suitable for those who prefer privacy and a quiet
lifestyle.