英语口语笔记B1-Unit04.家居生活-03-My dream home

My dream home

词汇语法及实用表达

condo n.公寓大楼apartment公寓
property n.房产，地产
architecture n.建筑🏠
The best of both worlds. phr.两全其美

“if” + subject + verb phrase (past tense)… , subject + “would/could” + verb phrase (present tense)…

if + 主语 + 动词短语（过去时）…, 主语 + “would/could” + 动词短语（现在时）…

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Guide to buying your dream home

梦想之屋购房指南

All of us have an idea of what our dream home will be like. Buying a beautiful house is probably the most important and expensive purchase you’ll ever make, so it is imperative to consider a few things before actually doing it.

我们所有人都会想象自己梦想中的房子会是什么样子。买一栋漂亮的房子可能是你有史以来最重要和最昂贵的开销。因此，在真正购买之前，你必须考虑一些事项。

1. Decide how your dream house will be like

你的梦想之家是什么样子

This is the time to unleash the dreamer in you. Imagine how your dream house will be like. Work out the number of rooms depending on the number of people who will live in it. Check out pictures and home listings online. Also, consider the location and neighborhood.

发挥你自己想象力的时候到了。想象一下你的梦想之家会是什么样。根据要居住的人数计算出房间的数量。上网查看图片和房屋列表。另外，你还需要考虑位置和社区。

2. Decide your budget

决定预算

Once you have a good idea about your needs, think about the budget and planning. How much money are you willing to shell out? If you’re looking at listings online, compare prices.

一旦你知道自己想要什么样的房子，就需要考虑一下预算和计划。你愿意花多少钱呢？如果你要在网上查看房屋信息，一定要比较价格。

3. Double-check size, location, price

确定大小、位置、价格

Check if the size of your new home is adequate not only for now but also for the future. Check if the location doesn’t make daily commuting to the office difficult. And finally, the price. See if you can get it a bit cheaper. Make sure you’re getting a good deal.

确定新房子的大小是否足够，不仅考虑到当下，更要考虑未来。确定房子的位置是否通勤方便。最后确定价格。确定价格是否可以便宜一点。一定要确保自己交易划算。

Source: Lifehack, “The ultimate guide to buying your dream home”

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