Expensive Homes in Melbourne and Sydney
墨爾本與悉尼的昂貴住宅
Introduction
There are many expensive homes for sale in the center of Melbourne and Sydney. Some are old houses and some are old factories.
在墨爾本與悉尼市中心，有許多昂貴的住宅在出售。有些是舊屋，有些則是舊工廠。
Main Body
In Melbourne, some homes are very old. Some homes are new and have smart technology. Some people live in old factories in Abbotsford. These homes have new machines inside.
在墨爾本，有些住宅非常古老。有些住宅則是新建的，並配備智能科技。有些人住在 Abbotsford 的舊工廠中。這些住宅內部設有新設備。
In Sydney, people also buy old factories. Some homes are near the water in Rozelle. These homes use expensive stone. Other homes in Newtown are very old but they are new inside.
在悉尼，人們也會購買舊工廠。有些住宅位於 Rozelle 的水岸邊。這些住宅使用了昂貴的石材。而 Newtown 的其他住宅雖然外觀古老，但內部裝修很現代化。
Both cities have homes near shops and schools. These homes are big and beautiful.
這兩座城市都有靠近商店與學校的住宅。這些住宅寬敞且美觀。
Conclusion
Melbourne and Sydney have many luxury homes. These homes are close to the city center.
墨爾本與悉尼擁有許多豪華住宅。這些住宅均鄰近市中心。
Vocabulary Learning
🏠 The 'Some' Trick
When you talk about a group of things but not every single one, use Some. It is the easiest way to describe a city.
- Some are old houses.
- Some are new.
- Some people live in factories.
📍 Location Words
To reach A2, you must describe where things are. Look at these patterns:
Near → Close to something (Near the water / Near shops) In → Inside a city or area (In Sydney / In Newtown) Inside → Within a building (New machines inside)
⚡ Quick Contrast: Old vs. New
Notice how the text describes a home that is both?
Very old BUT new inside → This is how we show a change or a surprise.