Types of Housing
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Types of Housing" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. Detached House:
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Definition: A standalone house not connected to any other buildings.
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Vocabulary: Detached house, single-family house, bungalow, villa.
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Example: My family lives in a detached house with a big backyard.
II. Semi-detached House:
- Definition: A house that shares one common wall with another house.
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Vocabulary: Semi-detached house, duplex, twin home.
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Example: They bought a semi-detached house in a quiet neighborhood.
III. Terraced House:
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Definition: A row of identical houses that share side walls.
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Vocabulary: Terraced house, townhouse, row house.
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Example: The terraced houses on this street have a charming architectural style.
IV. Apartment/Flat:
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Definition: A unit in a building with multiple floors and shared entrances.
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Vocabulary: Apartment, flat, condominium, studio, penthouse.
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Example: They live in a spacious apartment on the 15th floor of the building.
V. Condominium/Condo:
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Definition: A privately owned unit in a building with shared common areas.
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Vocabulary: Condominium, condo, high-rise building.
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Example: They decided to invest in a condominium in the city center.
VI. Cottage:
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Definition: A small, cozy house, often located in a rural or countryside area.
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Vocabulary: Cottage, cabin, country house.
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Example: They spent their summer vacations in a beautiful cottage by the lake.
VII. Mobile Home:
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Definition: A prefabricated house that can be transported to different locations.
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Vocabulary: Mobile home, trailer home, caravan.
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Example: They live in a mobile home and enjoy the freedom to move around.
VIII. Mansion:
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Definition: A large, luxurious house, often owned by wealthy individuals.
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Vocabulary: Mansion, estate, manor.
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Example: The mansion boasts spacious rooms and beautiful gardens.
IX. Apartment Building:
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Definition: A building with multiple apartments or flats.
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Vocabulary: Apartment building, block of flats, residential complex.
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Example: The apartment building has a gym and a swimming pool for residents.
X. Student Dormitory:
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Definition: A building or facility providing accommodation for students.
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Vocabulary: Student dormitory, college residence, university housing.
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Example: Many international students choose to stay in the university dormitory.
Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.
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