To complete the text with the correct types of homes, let's consider the context of each sentence:
First, we lived in an apartment in a block in the centre of town. It was very practical but too noisy.
- "Block" is a common term for "apartment block" in urban areas.
My mum wanted a garden, so we moved to a small cottage in the countryside. It was really pretty, but it was too quiet!
- "Cottage" fits the description of a small, often quaint house in the countryside.
This time, we moved to a semi-detached house in the outskirts of town.
- A "semi-detached" house is partially attached to another residence but often larger and with a garden.
My parents had more money, so they finally bought a big detached house with a lovely garden and no neighbours!
- "Detached" denotes a standalone house, usually larger, without sharing walls with another house.
When I'm older, I want to be rich, and then I can buy a huge mansion with a swimming pool, a video games room, and a tennis court.
- "Mansion" is a large, luxurious house, fitting the description of having extra amenities.
So, the complete text is:
We've moved house three times in the last six years! First, we lived in an apartment in a block in the centre of town. It was very practical but too noisy. My mum wanted a garden, so we moved to a small cottage in the countryside. It was really pretty, but it was too quiet! This time, we moved to a semi-detached house in the outskirts of town. I thought we were staying in that house until my dad got a new job. My parents had more money, so they finally bought a big detached house with a lovely garden and no neighbours! When I'm older, I want to be rich, and then I can buy a huge mansion with a swimming pool, a video games room, and a tennis court. Then I'll stay there forever!