How to Make Your Home Better
如何讓你的居家環境變得更好
Introduction
This report talks about how to make homes look good and feel comfortable. It looks at big cities in Australia and India.
本報告將探討如何讓居家環境美觀且舒適,並分析澳洲與印度的各大城市。
Main Body
In Sydney, many homes are white. People do this to sell houses for more money. But white homes can feel cold. Designers say you should use old furniture and colorful cloths to make the home feel special.
在悉尼,許多房屋是白色的。人們這樣做是為了提高房價。但白色房屋可能會讓人感到冰冷。設計師建議使用舊家具和彩色布料,讓家中更有特色。
Plants and sunlight make people happy. Designers suggest using big windows and more light. They also say you should use thick rugs. Rugs stop loud noises in new houses.
植物與陽光能讓人感到愉快。設計師建議使用大窗戶並增加光線。他們還建議使用厚地毯,因為地毯可以減少新房屋中的噪音。
In India, some homes are very small. People use mirrors and light to make rooms look bigger. They hide things in cupboards to keep the room clean. They also use balconies to see more of the outside.
在印度,有些房屋非常小。人們利用鏡子和光線讓房間看起來更寬敞。他們將物品收在櫥櫃中以保持房間整潔,並利用陽台來欣賞更多室外景觀。
Conclusion
Good design uses light, plants, and smart planning to make a home a happy place to live.
良好的設計利用光線、植物與聰明規劃,將家打造為一個幸福的居住空間。
Vocabulary Learning
🏠 The 'Make + Object + Adjective' Pattern
In this text, we see a very useful way to describe changing something.
The Pattern:
Make Something How it looks/feels
Examples from the text:
- Make homes look good
- Make homes feel comfortable
- Make the home feel special
- Make rooms look bigger
- Make a home a happy place
Why this helps you reach A2: Instead of just saying "The room is big," you can now explain how to change it.
Quick Guide:
- Use LOOK for things you see (colors, size).
- Use FEEL for things you experience (warmth, happiness, comfort).