Moving from Delhi to Gurugram

從德里搬到古魯格蘭

Jun 26, 2026, 14:19
IndiaSociety

Introduction

Some people are moving from Delhi to Gurugram. Their lives are changing.

有些人正從德里搬到古魯格蘭，他們的生活正在改變。

Main Body

Gurugram has new and modern buildings. People can get food and medicine very fast. But they do not talk to their neighbors. They use phones instead of talking in person. This makes some people feel lonely.

古魯格蘭擁有許多現代化的新建築。人們可以非常快速地獲取食物和藥品。但他們不與鄰居交談，而是用手機代替面對面溝通。這讓有些人感到孤單。

Some people pay a lot of money for rent in Gurugram. For example, Rohan Dhawan pays 30 lakh rupees a year. He does not live with his parents for free in Delhi.

有些人支付高額的古魯格蘭房租。例如，Rohan Dhawan 每年支付 30 萬盧比。他並非在德里免費與父母同住。

Rohan says this is a good choice. He has more space and freedom. He does not fight with his parents. He is happier in his own home.

Rohan 說這是一個很好的選擇。他擁有更多空間與自由，不需要與父母爭吵，在自己的家中過得更開心。

Conclusion

People like the easy life and freedom in Gurugram. But they miss their old friends and community.

人們喜歡古魯格蘭便捷的生活與自由，但他們會想念舊友與社區。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Opposite' Pattern

Look at how the text compares two different lives. We can use 'but' to switch a good thing to a bad thing.

  • The Pattern: [Good Thing] →\rightarrow but →\rightarrow [Bad Thing]

Examples from the text:

  • Fast food and medicine →\rightarrow but →\rightarrow no talking to neighbors.
  • Easy life and freedom →\rightarrow but →\rightarrow missing old friends.

Money Words

When talking about homes, use these simple words:

  • Rent: Money you pay every month to live in a house you don't own.
  • For free: When you pay 00.

Rohan pays rent (Money →\rightarrow Out) ↔\leftrightarrow Living with parents (Free →\rightarrow 00)

Feelings & Reasons

To explain why someone feels a certain way, use this simple bridge:

Reason →\rightarrow Result

  • No talking in person →\rightarrow feel lonely
  • More space/freedom →\rightarrow feel happier

Vocabulary Learning

modern (adj.)
New and using the newest styles or methods
Example:The city has many modern buildings made of glass.
neighbors (n.)
People who live next to your house
Example:I have very kind neighbors who help me with my bags.
lonely (adj.)
Sad because you are alone or have no friends
Example:He felt lonely when he first moved to the new city.
rent (n.)
Money you pay every month to live in a house you do not own
Example:The rent for this small apartment is very expensive.
freedom (n.)
The power to do what you want without being controlled
Example:Living alone gives him more freedom to decorate his room.
community (n.)
A group of people who live in the same area or share the same interests
Example:The local community works together to keep the park clean.
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