Номер F, страница 15 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс (spotlight) контрольные задания Ваулина, Дули

F Read the text and match the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs (42-46). There is one heading you do not need to use.

A A CREATIVE USE OF SPACE

B NOT FOR MESSY PEOPLE

C TOO MANY CHORES

D THE ANSWER TO A PROBLEM

E PERFECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

F TINY HOUSES

ROOM FOR JUST ONE!

42 ............

How would you feel about living in a house that was only 2.6m long by 2.6m wide by 2.6m high? Well, in Europe some people are doing just that. Micro compact ('m-ch') homes are very small homes that are no bigger than the size of a small room!

43 ............

So how do you fit not just a sleeping and living area, but also a study and bathing area into a space that is only 2.6m³? Well, in m-ch homes, each area has more than one uses, because you can change the place of the seats, beds and kitchen appliances. So, the dining area (which is also the study area) becomes a sleeping space by sliding the dining table into a wall. And the entrance way doubles as a bathroom - the front door becomes the shower door!

44 ............

The company that makes these tiny homes says that they designed them to solve the difficulty many Europeans have in getting their own home. Too many people cannot afford accommodation in Europe and these low-cost homes are perfect for someone who wants a place where they can live for a short time.

45 ............

The first people to try living in m-ch homes were university students. Students love them because although small, they are very modern with flatscreen TVs and comfortable furniture.

46 ............

So what's 'micro living' like? Well, you have to be a very neat, tidy and organised person, because in order to do one thing, you have to first finish another and put everything away. Also, the lack of space means you can't have many personal items. But if you want a cheap, cosy, modern space that you can call your own, a micro home may be for you!

Marks: _______

Reading

F Match questions A–F to paragraphs 39–43 to find the answers. There is one question with no answer.

A Why is the project popular with young people?

B What country was the project started in?

C What qualities should a person possess to be able to live in a m-ch house?

D What does 'm-ch' stand for?

E What problem does this solution help to overcome?

F How can a tiny room have several different function zones?

Micro HOMES

ROOM FOR JUST ONE!

39 ............
How would you feel about living in a house that was only 2.6 m long by 2.6 m wide by 2.6 m high? Well, in Europe some people are doing just that. Micro compact ('m-ch') homes are very small homes that are no bigger than the size of a small room!

40 ............
It costs a lot less to furnish a tiny home because you don’t need as much furniture. In m-ch homes, each area has more than one use, because you can change the place of the seats, beds and kitchen appliances. So, the dining area (which is also the study area) becomes a sleeping space by sliding the dining table into a wall. Also, the entrance way doubles as a bathroom and the front door becomes the shower door!

41 ............
The company that makes m-ch homes says that they designed them to solve the difficulty many Europeans have in getting their own home. Too many people cannot afford accommodation in Europe and these low-cost homes are perfect for someone who wants a place where they can live for a short time. People who are tired of renting but unable to afford a traditional flat may be happy with a tiny home.

42 ............
The first people to try living in m-ch homes were university students. Students love them because although small, they are very modern with flatscreen TVs and comfortable furniture.

43 ............
Tiny homes are a great way to save money but the lifestyle may not be a good fit for everyone. Living in a m-ch home means you have to be a very neat, tidy and organised person, because in order to do one thing, you have to first finish another and put everything away. Also, the lack of space means you can’t have many personal items. On the other hand, living in a tiny house means you have less space you need to clean and maintain. So, if you want a cheap, cosy, modern space that you can call your own, a micro home may be for you!

A Почему проект популярен среди молодежи?

Ответ:

The project is popular with young people, specifically university students, because these homes are very modern with flatscreen TVs and comfortable furniture, despite being small.

Проект популярен среди молодежи, а именно среди студентов университетов, потому что эти дома очень современные с плоскими телевизорами и удобной мебелью, несмотря на небольшой размер.