1. Livig in a place:
How long have you lived there?
I have lived there for …
2. The people who live in a place
inhabitant/ resident
The town has …inhabitants/ residents
Neighbor / next-door neighbor
I have a very friendly next-door neighbor/ neighborhood.
Neighborhood (既指地方也指人)
There is a post office in the neighborhood.
3. Living with other people
Live with sb.
I used to live with …
Roommate
I used to share a room with an interesting roommate.
4. Changing where you live
Move house
I am moving house next week.
House-warming (party)
I’ve decided to have a house-warming party after the move.
5. The cost of living
Make one’s living
My friend makes his living as an insurance salesman.
The cost of living
The cost of living has risen sharply in the last year.
Make the ends meet
We need to work to make make ends meet.
Sponge off sb. 蹭(吃，喝，錢)
Mike is always sponging off his friends.
6. Different stadards of living
Have a hard life
Live well
Live a life of luxury