In many countries, it is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in shared space. However, in the United States, this idea may still be considered odd.

But this type of housing, called co – housing, is gaining popularity in the United States, too. Co – housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is a relief to the busy modern lifestyle. A co – housing community (社區(qū)) has privately owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop or library or music room. About 25 co – housing communities have been built in recent years, and 150 more are planned.

In co – housing complexes, everyone helps take care of children and elderly residents. It’s also a place where residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of co – housing complexes like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play with, which many families like. Other residents like the feeling of living in a ‘village”. residents also say that they can live in co – housing for less money than they would pay for nearby apartments.

Some people may think that co – housing might be like a 1960s “hippie” commune. But after they learn about it,                          . This is because privacy is still important to residents. They have individual houses, not one big house, as old – style communes did. Although they share the responsibilities of the community, each family still lives its own life. Will this trend catch on? It probably will never become the most popular form of housing in the United States, but for many, it’s the answer to many of the problems of a busy modern life.

1．Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?

    Co – housing communities are coming up suddenly and unexpectedly all over the United States.

                                                                                

2．What’s the best title of the passage? (within 10 words)

                                                                                  

3．For what purpose does the author write paragraph 3? (within 15 words)

                                                                                  

                                                                                

4．Fill in the blank in the last paragraph with a proper sentence. (within 10 words)

                                                                                  

6．Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.

                                                                                

1．Co – housing complexes are popping up across the country.

2．What is Co – housing? / Co – housing / Go – housing — a new way of life in the USA

3．To explain the reasons why residents like co – housing. / To show the advantages of co – housing.

4．they change their minds. / they have a different opinion. / they know they’re different.

5．盡管他們共同承擔(dān)社區(qū)義務(wù)（責(zé)任），但是每個(gè)家庭仍然有自己的生活。

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