1、Part I 居住类话题备考居住类话题汇总 宏观居住环境：HOMETOWN 微观居住环境：FLAT/HOUSEHOMETOWN Where do you come from? Can you tell me more about your hometown?Where do you come from? I am from an inland/ coastal city, located in the northwestern/ southeastern China. It is well known for its scenic beauty/ historic buildings(arch
2、itecture)/ tasty food, such as Jiuzhaigou/ the Summer Place/ roast duck. Where do you come from? I come from a large/ancient city/ metropolis with a long history/ profound history. I come from an energetic city where everyone is busy with building a bright future for himself. Whats the most famous p
3、lace in your hometown? 旅游景点：Tourist attraction, scenic spot Summer Palace attracts millions of visitors every year. Summer Palace is a must see in our city. Travels shouldnt miss the Palace Museum, which is a world famous imperial city. Mountain Taishan is worth a visit. What needs to change in your
4、 home town? Traffic Environment Air quality Water quality Food safety Education system Traffic in Beijing is always a nightmare. I spend more than two hours on commuting when I drive to work. I guess taking public transportation is a slightly better choice, but it is always so crowded during rush ho
5、urs. I hope our government can put in more efforts to solve this problem. I love my city, but to be fair, it is not a perfect place to live. I am really concerned about the air quality in my hometown. It is so hazy/ smoggy in winter that people can never go outside without a mask. People are still t
6、rying to figure out the root of the problem. I do hope we can enjoy fresh air more. What benefits are there to live in a big city? Further developed transportations Better education opportunities More job opportunities Better healthcare system Apparently, living in a big cities has its advantages. F
7、or example, .Further developed transportations There are well developed transportation networks in bigger cities where subways, taxis can take you anywhere you like. Better education opportunities Also, children are entitled to better education opportunities there. To be fair, students stand a bette
8、r chance in large cities than in rural areas. Be entitled to sth. 有权利获得、能享受 To stand a better chance 更加有可能 More job opportunities Not to mention more job opportunities for young people to make a better future for themselves. Metropolis provides a more friendly environment for young graduates and sta
9、rt up businesses. Not to mention 更别提，更不用说 To make a better future for oneself 打拼 Start up business 创业公司Better healthcare system In addition, there are a lot more hospitals with the most advanced equipment and professional specialists in bigger cities. People, especially senior citizens, dont have to
10、 worry when they got sick. In addition 另外、此外 Advanced equipment 先进设备 Professional specialist 专业人士、专家 Senior citizen 老年人Hows the weather in your hometown? 四季如春 四季分明 My hometown is known as the “spring city”, because weather there is always mild. There is a clear distinction in the climate between sea
11、sons in my hometown. Its very hot in summer in my hometown, especially in August. Actually, the temperature can reach 40 degree Celsius and you would probably get sunburned/sunstroke after standing directly under the sun over10 minutes. Degree Celsius 摄氏度 Sunburn 晒伤 Sunstroke 中暑 Winter in my hometow
12、n is dry and freezing. People cant go outside without wrapping themselves up with hats, scarves and fur coats. Outsides cant always handle the cold weather but I got used to it when I was a little girl. Freezing 非常寒冷的 Wrap oneself up with 穿衣服 Get used to sth. 习惯于 The weather in my hometown is quite
13、dreadful, especially this year. It has been raining nonstop for more than 2 weeks, which has never happened before. In some areas, people are actually going to work by boat because of the flood. The first thing you should remember is to bring your umbrella wherever you go. Dreadful 令人不愉快的、可怕的 Nonsto
14、p 不停地、连续地 The first thing 最重要的居住类话题 accommodation Home: house, flat, rented apartment Campus: dormitory (dorm) (on campus, in a dorm) 注意介词What kind of housing do you live in? I live alone in a rented apartment, which is cozy and comfortable. I bought all the furniture on my own and made it into a sw
15、eet home from an empty room. It feels so relaxed to come back home after a long day at work/ school. cozy and comfortable 温馨舒适 To make sth. into sth. 变成 I live on campus in a crowded dormitory. The four of us share a room. The downside of this kind of living arrangement is obvious. I dont have a lot
16、 of privacy and I have to accommodate to others schedule. But, to be fair, I do enjoy the company of my wonderful roommates. Downside 缺点、不足 Living arrangement 居住条件、居住安排 accommodate to 适应、配合Describe the place you live in. Location Environment Community Room Neighbors Location In inner city In suburbs
17、 Downtown Countryside 老城区 城郊（高档社区） 市中心 乡村 Room Doorman building Central air conditioning Air conditioner Heating/ radiator 24 hour hot water Voice controlled light 门卫 中央空调系统 空调 暖气 24 小时热水 声控灯 My apartment is installed with . My apartment provides us with 安装有，提供Community I live in a convenient commun
18、ity where the subway station is within walking distance. Almost all my neighbors take the subway to go and off work, so inevitably it is crowded during rush hours. Within walking distance 不远、走路就到 Go and off work 上下班 Inevitably 不可避免地、免不了地 I live on campus, which is an ideal choice for me. Students ca
19、n have free access to all the facilities, such as gym, library and health center. Not to mention the cost is relatively low compared to the monthly rent of high end communities. have free access to 免费使用 Facilities （facility ）设施 Gym 健身房 Health center 校医院，相当于community hospital Compared to 相较于，与相比 Do y
20、ou know your neighbors? My next door neighbor is a boy of my age. We got to know each other because we are both huge fans of basketball. On weekends, my neighbor likes to invite his friends over and hang out. It can be a little noisy sometimes, but it is good to have an easygoing neighbor like him.
21、of my age 和我同龄 huge fans of 非常热爱 Hang out 一起玩、消磨时间Do you know your neighbors? Even though I have lived in my apartment building for more than 5 years, I still cant say I know my neighbors very much. I guess we are a bit indifferent to each other. All the interactions we have is just nodding to each
22、other in the elevator. I admit thats a little sad, but I guess thats the case in big cities. Interactions 互动 nodding to 点头 thats the case 情况如此Describe the room you live in. 房间装修 房间格局 房间风格 房间家居 Decorations Layouts Styles Furniture Describe the room you live in. Well - decorated - themed, styled Wallp
23、aper Hardwood floor Furniture Posters Two bedroom Living room Dining room 精装修 主题、风格 壁纸 硬木地板 家居 海报 两居室 客厅 餐厅What kind of decorations does it have? My wall is completely covered with movie posters and travel pictures. My bedroom has no fancy furniture, but it is sweet and cozy with classis decorations. The color of my furniture goes perfectly with the style of my room. I have several house plants in my living room to lighten up the atmosphere.
