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LIVING small
A Could you live in a home that is only 37 square metres in size? That is the size of a socalled ‘tiny home’, which has become a big craze in some parts of the world, giving rise to a new social trend: the ‘tiny house movement’. These compact properties have become more popular as people recognize the benefits of ‘living small’. For some, it’s the only way to afford a home, but for others it’s a lifestyle choice, offering a way of living more ecologically and less wastefully. Living in a small space means that you have to get rid of your excess possessions. It also forces you to go out and engage with the rest of the world.
Q.1 Read the following text and then answer the questions that follow:
1- Why have tiny homes become more popular?
- Because they are cheaper to decorate
- Because they are easy to clean
- Because people recognize the benefits of living small
- Because they have large gardens
2- What does living in a small space force people to do?
- Get rid of excess possessions
- Buy more furniture
- Stay indoors more
- Move to bigger houses
3- What is one of the benefits of living in a tiny home?
- It allows people to have more space for their possessions
- It offers a way to live in a more environmentally friendly way
- It is a good investment for making a profit
- It helps people to own multiple houses
B Living small requires careful planning and who better to turn to for inspiration than the Japanese, the masters in the art of saving space. In densely populated cities like Tokyo, many people live in apartments smaller than ten square metres. They have managed to come up with ingenious space-saving solutions to make the apartments feel less cramped, such as the use of deep wardrobes and cupboards for storage. In this way, bedding can be folded and put away every day, allowing the room to be used for purposes other than sleeping. Another method is the use of sliding doors which can divide the room into different living areas when required.
1- What have the Japanese developed to make small apartments feel less cramped?
- Wider hallways
- Ingenious space-saving solutions
- Larger furniture
- Bigger windows
2- What is one method used to save space in small Japanese apartments?
- Expanding the kitchen
- Installing extra windows
- Using deep wardrobes and cupboards for storage
- Removing all furniture
3- How do sliding doors help in small apartments?
- They divide the room into different living areas
- They make the room smaller
- They block the sunlight
- They prevent people from moving furniture
C Living in a compact home might work for one, or even two people, but what about when you are obliged to compete for space with several others? This is a question being investigated by a NASA-funded Mars simulation experiment. A ‘habitat’ has been located on the slopes of a volcano in the Pacific Ocean, and its goal is to understand how people can successfully live and work together on trips into space. Six crew members share a space which is 11 metres in diameter, i.e. the size of a medium-sized, one-bedroom apartment. They each have their own personal space, big enough for a tiny bed and chair. They are not permitted to leave the capsule unless they are wearing a spacesuit. There have been five ‘missions’ so far, lasting between six and 12 months. The experiment shows that although some privacy is essential, people in confined spaces get on better when they spend more time together rather than retreating to their own private or personal space.
1- What challenge does living in a compact home present?
- It requires too much maintenance
- It might work for one or two people, but competition for space arises with more people
- It is too expensive for most people
- It provides too much space for one person
2- What is the goal of NASA’s Mars simulation experiment?
- To test new rocket technology
- To understand how people can live and work together in space missions
- To train astronauts to build habitats on Mars
- To study the effects of microgravity on astronauts
3- How can the crew members leave the capsule?
- They can leave at any time
- They are not allowed to leave under any circumstances
- They can only leave when wearing a spacesuit
- They can leave only after six months
4- What did the experiment show about privacy and social interaction?
- People in confined spaces get on better when they spend more time together
- Privacy is not necessary in confined spaces
- Crew members should avoid interacting to maintain discipline
- People in confined spaces work better when they isolate themselves
Q. (2) Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
1- Would you prefer to __________ or in a company office?
- co-working space
- home comforts
- work remotely
- put down roots
2- If you became a digital nomad, which of your __________ would you miss the most?
- on the move
- home comforts
- work remotely
- co-working space
3- What do you think is a suitable age to __________ and get a job?
- settle down
- work remotely
- on the move
- co-working space
4- What are some of the largest and most __________ cities in the world?
- compact
- confined
- medium-sized
- densely populated
5- How do you feel about being in a __________ space like a lift?
- confined
- compact
- excess
- medium-sized
6- Would you describe your room as small, large, or __________?
- cramped
- confined
- medium-sized
- compact
7- We need to __________ all the old bits of wood in the back yard.
- mend
- do up
- get rid of
- put down
8- Remember to switch off the electricity before you __________ a light bulb.
- replace
- mend
- label
- stain
9- I managed to __________ the kettle, so we didn’t need to buy a new one.
- repair
- tangle
- label
- shrink
10- We’ve decided to __________ my little sister’s bedroom as a surprise.
- stain
- mend
- do up
- replace
11- Which article is correctly used in the sentence:
"Have you ever been to the United Arab Emirates or __________?"
- the Egypt
- a Egypt
- an Egypt
- ø Egypt
12- Which article is correctly used in the sentence: "__________ are a very popular tourist attraction."
- The Egyptian pyramids
- A Egyptian pyramids
- An Egyptian pyramids
- ø (No article)
13- If there’s a fire, you must use the stairs, not the lift.
- necessity
- no necessity
- prohibition
- ability
14- You don’t have to switch on the light – it’s automatic.
- ability
- no necessity
- duty
- prohibition
15- Don’t worry! You ______ book the tickets. I’ll take care of everything.
- didn't have to
- don't have to
- weren't able to
- will be able to
16- I’ve ______ in making quite a few friends.
- succeeded
- obliged
- forbidden
- required
17- Alia ______ pass her driving test.
- could
- was able to
- forbidden
- succeeded
18- My cousin didn’t want to move to Germany at first, but his parents ______ to persuade him.
- could
- managed
- was able
- were able to
19- The city has ________ in reducing the traffic significantly
- permitted
- obliged
- succeeded
- managed
20- Only local residents are ________ to park in the streets here.
- require
- permitted
- forbidden
- succeeded
21- Glass is strictly ________ in the swimming pool area.
- allowed
- forbidden
- permitted
- supposed
22- Which article do we use with the names of people, places, and most countries?
- a/an
- the
- ø (no article)
- an
23- Which article is usually used with seasons?
- a/an
- the
- ø (no article)
- an
Q.3 Read the question carefully and then choose the correct answer.
24- The cushions don’t go with the sofa.
- The cushions don’t go with them.
- The cushions don’t go them with.
- The cushions don’t go with it.
- The cushions don’t go with that.
25- It’s hard to keep up with the cleaning.
- It’s hard to keep up with those.
- It’s hard to keep up with them.
- It’s hard to keep up with it.
- It’s hard to keep up with these.
26- You just need some scissors and masking tape.
Complete the sentence: All .................................
- All you do is use scissors and masking tape.
- All you need are some scissors and masking tape.
- All that is required is to use scissors and masking tape.
- All you needed are some scissors and masking tape.
27- You turn on the oven by pressing this switch. Complete the sentence:
The way ............................................................................
- The way to turn on the oven is pressing this switch.
- The way you turn on the oven is by pressing this switch.
- The way it works is to press this switch.
- The way you turned on the oven is by pressing this switch.
28- Next you soak it in water. Complete the sentence:
What .......................................................................
- What you do next is soaking it in water.
- What you do next is soak it in water.
- What you do next is to soak it in water.
- What you did next is soak it in water.
29- We have to arrive exactly on time.
- We must arrive exactly on time.
- We are allowed to arrive late.
- We don't have to arrive exactly on time.
- We should always arrive exactly on time.
30- In the UK, it isn’t necessary to carry an ID card.
- You aren't required to carry an ID card in the UK.
- You must carry an ID card in the UK.
- You are supposed to carry an ID card in the UK.
- You aren’t allowed to carry an ID card in the UK.