Номер 1, страница 41, часть 1 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Демченко, Юхнель

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about. Traditionally, an Englishman's home has always been his castle – a symbol of pride, status, and success. However, with growing property prices, buying a home has become a mountain to climb for many people. The average age of the first-time buyer has increased to thirty four. The latest English Housing survey has shown that the number of people living in private rented accommodation has doubled since 2002. Of course, many tenants rent out of necessity but the survey also reveals that a growing number of people are deciding against mortgage ['mɒ:gɪdʒ] (unoteka / inaməka) plans through choice.

The change in the UK housing market has not come by accident, neither is it the result of people being unable to get on the property ladder. In fact, nowadays there are several UK government schemes that help people buy their first property. So why is renting becoming more attractive than ever?

The way people live today differs greatly from how it was 20 years ago. Market trends have shown that more people are keen to live in the city centre to enjoy a range of facilities including restaurants, bars, and extensive transport links and renting a property allows them this opportunity. In other words, renting gives you access to a lifestyle you couldn't afford to buy.

Gen Y, or millennial generation, is the first generation of people to have grown up in an advanced technological world with social media and the internet. They are used to being able to consume and use services on a need now basis.

Instead of expensive contracts with satellite TV companies they have turned to streaming films and TV programmes, instead of buying CDs from a shop – to downloading music via Spotify. It also has had an effect on how millennials choose to live: the number of 25-34-year olds having their own home has dropped from 65% to 27% during the last twenty years.

Renting allows many millennials to live a more social lifestyle. The trend is mirrored by the number of rental properties in the market available for several people to rent. In the last four years alone, searches for UK-based co-living opportunities have increased by 4000%. The trend has a considerable interest among young professionals who are not only looking for top-quality accommodation at affordable prices but also enriched living experience that offers increased social interaction. Additionally, splitting rent and bills with their housemates offers more financial freedom and flexibility.

Renting was once associated with poor living conditions, lack of value and unprofessional landlords. However, the number of properties failing to meet modern standards of living has dropped in a decade and a 2018 survey revealed that 84% of people living in rented flats are happy living there. These results blow up the myths about nasty landlords and show once again that the vast majority of private sector landlords do a good job and look after their properties and tenants properly.

Britain's growing army of renters has brought other changes to the sector. It encourages developers to create the so-called Built To Rent sites. They are specifically designed for renting buildings that offer their residents features more like a five-star hotel than a traditional apartment building. Such shared spaces as on-site fitness centres, workzones, lounges and roof gardens will also help tenants feel part of a community.

1. Прочитайте статью и в 2-3 предложениях скажите, о чем она.

Ответ: The article discusses the growing trend of renting over buying property in the UK, explaining that this is often a lifestyle choice rather than just a financial necessity. It highlights how millennials, in particular, are drawn to the flexibility and access to city-centre amenities that renting provides. The text also notes the improving quality of rental properties and the rise of "Build To Rent" sites which offer a better living experience and sense of community.

Перевод: В статье обсуждается растущая тенденция аренды жилья вместо его покупки в Великобритании, и объясняется, что это часто является выбором образа жизни, а не просто финансовой необходимостью. В ней подчеркивается, как миллениалов, в частности, привлекает гибкость и доступ к удобствам в центре города, которые предоставляет аренда. В тексте также отмечается улучшение качества арендной недвижимости и появление комплексов «Строительство для аренды», которые предлагают лучший жизненный опыт и чувство общности.