Houses in Sydney and Melbourne are too expensive
Introduction
Houses in big Australian cities cost too much money. Most workers cannot pay for a home.
Main Body
One person with a normal job cannot buy a house in Sydney. They do not have enough money for the bank. In Melbourne, they can only buy houses far from the city. Couples with two jobs have more money, but they still cannot buy many houses. Families with children have more problems. Many people now buy houses very far away from the city. Many young people get money from their parents to buy a home. The government wants to help, but houses are still expensive. Some very rich people buy houses for 55 million dollars. This is very different from normal workers.
Conclusion
Normal workers cannot buy homes easily. They must move far away or get money from family.
Learning
💰 Money Words: Moving from Basic to A2
In the text, we see how to talk about money. Instead of just saying "money," use these patterns to describe situations:
1. The "Enough" Pattern
- Not enough money → (I have 1,000,000) → I do not have enough money.
2. Comparing Groups
- Normal workers vs. Rich people
- One person vs. Couples
3. Simple Action Pairs
- Pay for a home
- Get money from parents
- Buy houses
Quick Guide: Distance Words When we talk about where we live, we use:
- In the city (Center/Expensive)
- Far from the city (Outside/Cheaper)
Example: "They move far from the city to buy a home."