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millennials making
co-living'
mainstream
can make a g o much
to network of Wi-Fi
by a

wall
and for to get them over the
s but
to and to put etc. For those who
10 and head outoff significant life events — getting married, buying property, their
This forms of housing that suit
the option is to
131 A adaptability and
spirit come in handy.
number of ' a living
arTangement in millennials are finding that the answer to their housing woes is 'co-living
a group ofpeople sitting room, etc.,
while sleeping
and storing their share common living areas, such as a kitchen, washrooms, a
a bunk-style
bed (often
called a 'pod'). possessions in their space, such as a bedroom or even just
own personal but
IS it comes at co-living allows people ofa living community,
the cost of personal to save money on rent and become part to young
that are important
people keen to spread privacy, individual
space and lifestyle freedoms— things
their after living at home for so long.
141 Co-lfiing is a new and in
trend, but it isn't a new idea. Dormitories have always existed on university campuses,
most western societies, it used to be In the travelling
common for young, single women to live in shared residences.
world, hostels have accommodated backpackers Many top COmpanies
and Otherbudget-minded tourists for over a century. 'hacker
20 have also experimented with co-living. For example, in 2004, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg opened the
house', a place where the social network's earliest employees could work, live and play.
strangers? We asked some millennials
151 So what is it like to share a residence with a group of people who started out as
to offer their insights into the co-livingtrend.

York, USA
Mark Hill, 28, New
it. There were so many rules in the ad no drinking. no
Before I tried co-living, I was very sceptical about
25 [61 dishes left out. I wanted to live downtown, close to the office, but even the
p.m., no guests, no dirty
noise after 11 my price range. Now, after co-living for a few months, I realise that it has many
were way out of
tiniest studios money on rent — like encouragingpeople to socialise and give ooc another
go well beyond saving
advantages that
support.

Kong SAR
su, 25, Hong
Amanda has a downside.Everyone should feel comfortable at hornev
30 cost-effective, but it md
Co-living is
co-living. 1 lived in a very modern co-livingresidence in Tsim Sha Tout. 1
171 my
possible with a TV, plenty ofstorage — but 1 still regrettedmy decision within the
always bed,
comfy doing things I'd never do — like usingother
bedroom, a people who are always their back. If 1 ha±i't
get on with nasty things about flatmatesbehind rmed back 1
to saying
swearing,
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 Marco Diaz, 26, Toronto, Canada
181The best thing about co-living is that it brings together people from different backgrounds.
When
I moved here
from Spain, I didn't know anyone. At first, it wasn't easy to share a kitchen, toilet and living room
with five
40 strangers, but it forced tne to talk, share dinners and watch Netflix with them. Over time,
we went from being
strangers to being roommates and then to friends. It's like I'm back at uni but I don't
have to worry about
NNTiting
essays and studying for exams!

Ryan Ross, 31, Sydney, Australia

191Living elbow to elbow with people who have different lifestyles can be very frustrating.
I spent a year sharing
45 a co-living residence with four flatmates. We got on well together, but we had very different
lifestyles. After a
while, even little things like the sound of a TV late at night or spilt juice left on the kitchen
table were enough to
set me off. I live on my own now, but I still use co-living residences when I travel. It's so easy
to use an app to
book a bunk, get information about the residence and city, pay the bill and leave feedback for
other travellers.
Co-living allows me to save money and meet new people from around the world — and I can leave
wheneverI've
50 had enough!

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Read Text 5 and answer
questions 42—59. (31 marks)

42. According to paragraph

l, most millennials .
A. do not like to think about the future.
B. prefer to live in a central location.
A B c
C.
D.
get around the city in their own vehicles.
want to buy a property in the suburbs. O O O O
43. According to paragraph 1, why might
people move to the suburbs from the city?

44. Find a phrase in paragraph 1 which can be replaced by 'want to go somewhere different'.

45. Write ONE word in each blank using the information in paragraph 2. (2 marks)
o o
Most millennials (i) easily to new situations and have an (ii) spirit. c:

46. What does 'the wall' (line 6) suggest about today's cost of living?

47. According to paragraph 2, what are TWO common situations that millennials find themselves in? (2 marks)

i)

48. What is the meaning of the phrase 'come in handy' (line 10)?

49. Find a word in paragraph 3 that can be replaced by 'troubles'.

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Based on
the informat•
make sure
that your Ion in paragraph 3, complete the summary by writing ONE word in each blank. You should
answers are grammatically (3 marks)
correct.
co-living
residents have
their own (i) or space and share common living
areas.
Co-living rent
is much less (ii)
to join a small than regular rent and allows people
living community.
However, they must be comfortable living in an environment that is not
(iii)

51. Explain the

comparison the writer
makes in the phrase 'spread their wings' (line 16)?

52. In paragraph
3, the writer wants to ...
A. argue why
co-living is the best solution.
explain why people should
c. give information try co-living. o
about co-living.
D. state the benefits
of co-living.

53. What FOUR examples does the writer

provide to show that co-living isn't a new idea? Using the information given
in paragraph 4, complete the followingtable.
(4 marks)
Types of accommodation Types of tenants
• dormitories

• shared residences (ii)

. hostels (iii)

• shared houses (iv)

54. Are the following statements about Mark Hill True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG)? (3 marks) O
Statements
i) His workplace is located in the city centre. O O O
ii) He doesn't thinkco-livingis a goodidea. o O O
iii) He can cope with the tiniest living space. O O

following is NOT true about Amanda Su?

55. Which of the
well with her flatmates.
A. She did not get on
TV in the residence.
B. She had her own
C. She regretted
trying co-living.
words from time to time.
ABC D
D. She uses swear

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 What is Amanda Su's
opinion on co-living?
A. She is strongly against
it. C D
B. She considers it a
modern concept.
C. She has mixed feelings O O O O
towards it.
D. She thinks it is something
worth trying.

Which of the following can be inferred

from paragraph 8?
Marco Diaz ...
A. does not get on well with his flatmates.
B. lived in a dormitory while at university. c D
C. moved away from Spain to pursue a job.
D. needs his roommates' help with his studies.
O O O O
8. How does Ryan Ross make reservations at co-living residences while he travels?

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59. Which person is most likely to say each quote below? Match each person with one quote. Use each
(5 marks)
only. One quote is not used and you should select 'Not Applicable'.

A. Amanda Su B. Marco Diaz D. Ryan Ross E. Not Applicable

C. Mark Hill

Quotes
Person
c:
i) 'I will never try co-living again because I like things to be neat and tidy, but not
everyone cares about that as much as I do.'

ii) 'Co-living may work for some people, but I'm certainly not one of them.'

iii) 'I'm not a big fan of being told what to do. That said, I now realise that I can benefit
a lot from sharing a residence with others.'
iv) 'I could never imagine that co-living would make my life as an expat so much
easier.'

018 v) 'I don't mind living with strangers if the arrangement is only temporary.'
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