ADH - Tabby - Reading - W1

private residence

luxury home; personal mansion

Antilia is a __ that belongs exclusively to one family, not open to the public.

dinh thự tư nhân

extravagant home

lavish house; over-the-top residence

Many critics argue the __ reflects excessive wealth rather than practicality.

ngôi nhà xa hoa

mythical island

legendary island; fictional land

The building’s name comes from a __ mentioned in ancient stories.

hòn đảo thần thoại

spectacular views

breathtaking views; stunning scenery

Floor-to-ceiling windows provide __ overlooking the city skyline.

quang cảnh ngoạn mục

multi-storey garage

multi-level car park; stacked parking area

A __ was built to store hundreds of luxury vehicles.

bãi đỗ xe nhiều tầng

health spa

wellness centre; relaxation facility

Residents can unwind in a private __ after a long day.

khu chăm sóc sức khỏe

man-made snow

artificial snow; fake snowfall

The ice-room produces __ even in a tropical climate.

tuyết nhân tạo

entertain guests

host visitors; welcome guests

The residence was designed mainly to __ rather than for daily family life.

tiếp đãi khách

grand ballroom

formal dance hall; luxury hall

A __ is used for large-scale events and celebrations.

phòng khiêu vũ lớn

living quarters

private rooms; residential area

The family’s __ are located on the upper floors for privacy.

khu sinh hoạt

criticise the architecture

find fault with the design; attack the structure

Several experts __ for being unstable and impractical.

chỉ trích kiến trúc

modern home

contemporary house; up-to-date residence

The owner describes the building as a __ with traditional values.

ngôi nhà hiện đại

magnificent castle

impressive fortress; grand palace

Hearst invested heavily to create a __ on the hillside.

lâu đài tráng lệ

art collection

private collection; artwork holdings

His __ was displayed throughout the mansion’s rooms.

bộ sưu tập nghệ thuật

keen art collector

passionate collector; devoted buyer

Hearst was a __ who spent millions on paintings and sculptures.

nhà sưu tầm nghệ thuật say mê

highlight of the estate

main attraction; standout feature

The Neptune Pool is considered the __ by most visitors.

điểm nổi bật của khu điền trang

rebuilt several times

reconstructed repeatedly; rebuilt again and again

The pool was __ until Hearst was fully satisfied.

được xây lại nhiều lần

private zoo

personal zoo; exclusive animal park

The estate once housed a __ with animals from around the world.

sở thú tư nhân

entertained guests

hosted visitors; received guests

Hearst regularly __ including Hollywood stars and politicians.

tiếp đãi khách

formal dinners

official meals; ceremonial dinners

Guests were required to attend __ every evening.

bữa tối trang trọng

maintenance costs

upkeep expenses; running costs

The family realised the __ were too high to manage.

chi phí bảo trì

donated the property

gave away the estate; handed over the mansion

Eventually, the family __ to the state authorities.

hiến tặng tài sản

open for public tours

accessible to visitors; open to tourists

Today, the castle is __ and attracts millions each year.

mở cửa cho khách tham quan

unfinished mansion

incomplete building; uncompleted house

Despite its fame, the castle remains an __.

dinh thự chưa hoàn thiện

varying opinions

mixed views; differing perspectives

There are __ on whether the house is beautiful or excessive.

ý kiến trái chiều

accommodate a large number of staff

house many employees; provide space for workers

The design includes facilities to __ working on the estate.

đáp ứng số lượng lớn nhân viên