Building a Country House

Name : Date : Score :

No. English Korean

1 Plot of land
2 At an affordable price
3 Be in a good location
4 Close to public transportation
5 전망이 좋다, ~이 잘 보이다
6 Take out a loan
7 Become a landowner
8 Basic structure of the house
9 조금씩, 점차
10 Have experience with
11 아르바이트
12 Pitch in
13 Something one can be proud of
14 Loving make by hand
15 Live happily ever after
16 The better part of
17 All by oneself
18 Do every last thing
19 Can’t even conceive of
20 Have a lot of ups and downs
Discussion>

1. What is your ideal form of housing? Why does it appeal to you?

2. Do you prefer to live in a city or in the countryside? Explain your preference.

3. Compare and contrast the pros and cons of apartments versus detached houses.

Building a Country House

About three months before our wedding, my husband and I bought a plot of
land for a country house. Initially, we were planning to buy an old house at an
affordable price. But the land was in a good location, relatively close to public
transportation. It also had a great view. So, we took out a loan and became
landowners.

First, we invested 50 million won to complete the basic structure of the house,
including the walls, ceiling, doors, and windows. After that, the two of us worked
for three years, completing the house bit by bit. My husband had experience
with electrical work and interior design from part-time jobs, which was very
helpful. I also pitched in diligently, and now our home is something we can be
proud of.

From the floor to the ceiling, there isn’t a single spot that we didn’t lovingly
make by hand. I hope to live happily ever after with my hardworking husband,
here in our precious home.

Dialogue Practice>
A : Your house looks amazing.

B : Than you. It took the better part of 3 years to build.

A : Did you do the planning and everything all by yourselves?

B : Yes, my wife and I studied together, and we did every last thing ourselves.

A : Is that even possible? I couldn’t even conceive of something like that.

B : We had a lot of ups and downs along the way, but it was possible.