Accommodation

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Apartment/Flat: “Flat” is used in British English, and “apartment” is used in

Apartment/Flat: “Flat” is used in British English, and “apartment” is used in
North American English.
Serviced apartment: (also known as an extended stay apartment) is a fully furnished apartment.
Detached house/independent house: a house that is not physically connected to another property.

Words and phrases

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Apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units - apartments
Rented

Apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units - apartments
accommodation: a property owned by someone else and for which a person pays a fixed amount to live in.
In British usage, amenities means useful or pleasant facilities or services, and it is a plural noun. In American usage,
Example: I live in rented accommodation and it has got nice amenities, such as ....

Words and phrases

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Mod cons: technology at home that makes certain jobs easier, such as

Mod cons: technology at home that makes certain jobs easier, such as
a washing machine, a dishwasher, etc.
My brother rents a serviced apartment
It also came with mod cons, such as oven and dishwasher.
Skyscraper: a very tall building
Paying guest accommodation is generally popular with students. As the name indicates, this type of accommodation is related to feeling like a guest. ly that one does not have to pay for their stay.

Words and phrases

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Could you tell me about the type of accommodation you live in?

Could you tell me about the type of accommodation you live in?

I live in an independent house, which has a proper fence and a secure entrance. It has a nice front and a lavish green lawn. And it also comes with 3 storeys.
I live in a detached house. It is about 1,500 square feet. At the backside of the house, there is a parking space for two cars. Overall, it is a well-planned building.
I live in a flat (or apartment) in a 25-storey block of flats with my family. The building has some nice amenities such as laundry rooms, a foyer, a swimming pool, and a gym.
I am renting a nice serviced apartment. It has some handy hotel-like amenities, namely room service and housekeeping.
I live in a rented room in a paying guest accommodation. It is a superb building with nice mod cons, such as oven, dishwasher, and a common room made available to guests.

Answer

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Do you plan to live there for a long time?

My answer would

Do you plan to live there for a long time? My answer
be yes. I have nothing to complain about with regard(что касается) to my current accommodation. Everything is up to par(на должном уровне), from the neighbours to the vicinity(окрестности) to the amenities. That’s why I have no intention of leaving this wonderful neighbourhood.

Answer

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What would be your dream house if you could live in any

What would be your dream house if you could live in any
type of accommodation? (2 сравнения)

It is because the housing affordability is at an all-time low these days, and smaller homes are seen as a much more practical option. Also. , people are starting to see the benefits of living a simple frugal life. People can enjoy a lot more peace and quiet in a mini home, compared with living in a noisy suburb or an apartment in a city

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What kind of accommodation do most people have in your country?

In cities,

What kind of accommodation do most people have in your country? In
the majority of people live in apartment blocks. People who do not have enough money to buy a house normally live in rental accommodation. In the countryside, people live in terraced houses with back gardens. I feel more and more people prefer to live in the suburbs because the environment there is much fresher.

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Speaking Task

Задание: Представьте что вы пытаетесь снять 3 комнатную квартиру для вашей

Speaking Task Задание: Представьте что вы пытаетесь снять 3 комнатную квартиру для
семьи в Нью-йорке. Вы должны:
1) Не выходить за рамки бюджета
2) Спросить об удобствах используя новые слова
3) Не выходить за рамки бюджета в 2000 долларов
4) Снять квартиру предпочтительно в центре города
5) Попытаться торговаться

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Writing Task

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write about

Writing Task You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write
the following topic
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the rooms sometimes borrow your things without asking you.
Write a letter to accommodation officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons.
Write at least 150 words.

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Reading Task

https://www.bestmytest.com/blog/ielts/ielts-speaking-vocabulary-accommodation

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