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goofing off (playing) rather than playing for real. Shortly after, I joined a 
league, which he coached. This is one of the fondest memories I have with my 
father who has since passed. 
Apart from this, we would always watch soccer together as a family for as long 
as I can remember. I can recall watching the moves of the players in the games 
and trying to imitate them, which further helped me learn more skill.
I’ve adored the sport since I was first introduced to it. However, sometimes it 
was difficult to balance my school work with my passion for soccer, as I tended 
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to neglect my homework due to soccer practice. However, all in all, soccer has 
taught me a sense of discipline, team-work, and was a way for my family and I 
to bond (have a close relationship). I wouldn't be the same without it!
50/ Describe an ideal house 
You should say:
 
- where this place is
 
- what it is like
 
- when you want to live there
 
- and explain why you think it is ideal for you
 
Well, to be honest, I’m not interested in buying a home anytime soon, nor do I 
put a lot of emphasis on my home, but I’m going to tell you about my dream 
house, which I often dreamt of as a child. 
I used to imagine a log cabin style house tucked into (hidden in) the Alp 
mountain range. As I’ve always been a huge fan of snow and lakes, I’m 
confident that this would be an ideal location for me. If it weren’t in the Alps, I 
would want it in the Rocky Mountains or Andes. All in all, it just has to be in a 
tranquil area with breath-taking scenery.
More specifically, I imagine a two-story house with all wooden floors and a red 
and black color scheme; I feel like this adds to the effect of the log cabin feel. I 
would like to have a large living room and dining room area with a fireplace 
inside. Moreover, I would like large kitchen where I can cook for my family and 
entertain guests- perhaps with a large island area with stools around it. I would 
like to have 4 bedrooms, 2 for my children, 1 for my husband and 1 for a guest. 
In my bedroom, I’m dying to (really want) have our own fireplace as well as a 
jacuzzi for bubble baths. I would hope that each room has it’s own balcony with 
mountain views. 
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Actually, I haven't put any pressure on myself about when I should try to buy 
my own property, but I would imagine sometime between age 30-35. I ideally 
see myself in this house with my husband and children, as there would be plenty 
of space for them to play, as well as go on mountain treks. I could imagine all 
of us bundled up (covered by blankets) by the fire after a day of hiking in the 
snow!
I think this would be the ideal house for me, as I am a fan of quiet, secluded 
places surrounded by nature. For now I’m happy living in the city, but I imagine 
I would like to settle down (establish one’s self) in a quieter place one day. 
Moreover, I know that I like to entertain, so I want to have ample space to do 
so- not to mention in a beautiful place. In conclusion, I desire this mountain life 
with my family by my side!