✤ Where would it be?
✤ How it would look?
✤ When do you think you would have such a home?

• Everybody has some concept in his mind of an ideal home.
• I have also thought of a perfect home many times.
• Presently,I live in a village.
• My house is very big and has many rooms and open space in the front and back.
• But,for every small requirement,we have to rush to the village.
• I would like to have a house in the suburbs of my hometown.
• There I would get the best of both worlds.
• I would be near the facilities of the city as well as be able to enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the village.
• I would not like to live in a big house.
• Big houses are difficult to maintain.
• My house would have three bedrooms,a lobby,a kitchen,a small lawn in the front and a kitchen garden in the backyard.
• I am very fond of gardening.
• I would grow coriander,mint,aubergine,okra,tomatoes,green chilly and some other seasonal vegetables.
• I would use only organic fertilisers,such as home made compost from the kitchen waste.
• I would not use any insecticides and pesticides.
• All the rooms of my house would be well lit and airy.
• The bathrooms and kitchen would have the latest fittings.
• I would have solar panels set up on the terrace to harness solar energy.
• I would like to welcome and entertain friends and relatives in my house.
• I would keep it spic and span.
• I hope to live in such a house one day.
• Sample answer (For those who live in cities)
• Everybody has some concept in his mind of an ideal home.
• I have also thought of a perfect home many times.
• Presently,I live in a city.
• My house is not very big but has three bedrooms and some open space in the front and back.
• But,it is a very noisy and congested area.
• I would like to have a house in the suburbs of my home town.(Rest is the same as above)

Follow ups
1. Do most Indian people live in an apartment or house?
I think it depends on the region they are living in.In most of the big cities,like the metropolitan cities,people live in apartments,as there is a scarcity of land in such places and to accommodate the ever-increasing population,there are more and more apartment buildings being built.However,in the small cities,towns and the countryside,we can find people mostly living in houses,rather than apartments.

2. Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves?
In my country,young people like to live with their parents,unless they have to move to another city or country,for higher education or for better career prospects.It’s a part of the Indian culture for children to live with their parents.

3. Do Indian people like to rent a place to live?
No,Indian people do not like to rent a place to live.I think it’s the dream of almost every Indian to own his/her own house.

4. Would you live in a foreign country in the future?
Yes,definitely. I would like to live in a foreign country in the future.I plan to pursue my education abroad.I think there are better education facilities and better job opportunities in developed countries.

5. How is modern home design in your country different to that of the past?
The modern home design is very different to that of the past,in my country.The material being used now in the construction of houses if much advanced,like weather proof paints,insulated walls,soundproof windows,etc.The design of the modern houses is according to the space available.There is better utilization of space in the modern home designs.The homes in the past used to be more spacious and not equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and equipment,like washing machine,microwave,dishwashers & so on.

6. In your country what type of home do most people live in?
India is a vast and diverse country.People live in different types of houses, depending on the region and the climate in that region.For example,in the eastern parts of India,houses made from bamboo are very common.In regions where there is snowfall,sloped houses are common.In plain areas,people design their houses,as per the area and space available.

7. Do people prefer to live in Modern Homes or the older style homes?(for example from 50 years ago)
People prefer to live in modern homes rather than older style homes because modern homes are better equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and technology.Also,the material used to build modern homes is better,for instance,weather proof paints,earthquake proof design,etc.The modern homes are planned better to utilize the space properly.

8. How are modern homes different to older homes?
Modern homes are quite different from the older homes,in terms of the design,material used and the structure of the building.Older homes were more spacious,with proper ventilation.Modern homes are designed to properly utilize the space,due to the shortage of land these days.These days,people employ interior designers and architects to plan and decorate their homes.Older homes may not be equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and appliances.

9. What do you imagine people’s houses to be like in the future?
Future is uncertain and we can never be sure what it might bring.I imagine the houses in the future to be smart houses,with everything mechanized and electronic.There would be sensors for lights and appliances to start working themselves.The locking and unlocking of houses would be remote controlled.All the controls maybe on people’s cellphones.

10. Why do people sometimes move to live in a different home?
People move to live in a different home sometimes,due to various reasons.Sometimes it is for better facilities,like healthcare,transport and educational facilities.Sometimes people have to relocate because of better job opportunities or because of transferrable jobs.People sometimes move to a different area or locality because of crime related issues.

11. Do you think moving to a new home can ever create or cause problems for people?
Yes,I think moving to a new home can definitely create problems for people.Moving their belongings to a new home is a huge task.They have to pack and unpack the things.There could be problems with the facilities they may face,when they move to new homes.For e.g., problems with electricity supply,water supply,bad roads, transport facilities & so on.

12. What are the differences between living in a city and living in a village or town (in the countryside)?
There are many differences between living in a city and life in a village.There are better facilities available in cities.The public transport system,healthcare and educational facilities are better in cities than in villages.In cities,there are better and more job opportunities available.There is more pollution and traffic in the cities than in the villages.Villages are cleaner,greener and more peaceful than cities.The people in villages are well connected to each other;however,people living in cities may not even know their neighbours.

13. Do people in your country prefer to live in cities or in rural environments?
I think people in my country prefer to live in the cities than in the rural environments.I think that it is quite clear from the ever-increasing population in the cities People from rural areas move to urban areas for better living standards,better job opportunities and better facilities and services.