China addresses housing crisis amid property market challenges

admin 2024年3月18日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Is it easy to find a house or home in your country?
Do you consider various factors before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

builder /BIL-der/

[noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings
The builder constructed a new house in the neighborhood.

owe /oh/

[verb] – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you
She owes her friend $20 for the movie tickets they bought together.

local /LOH-kuhl/

[adjective] – something relating to or connected with a particular place, area, or community, often suggesting a smaller or specific geographical region, such as a town, city, or neighborhood
The local library hosts various community events for residents in the neighborhood.

society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/

[noun] – a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done
In our society, people value equality and fairness among all members.

remain /ri-MEYN/

[verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition
The antique furniture remains well-preserved despite its age.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

China is facing a big problem with houses. Some big builders have money problems, so many homes are not finished. China wants to help everyone have a home. They plan to make new rules in 2024 to fix this.

China has lots of people who own homes, especially in cities and the countryside. But many people move around a lot. About 300 million workers live far from their hometowns. More than half of them rent homes and earn little money each month. Houses cost more in cities, making it hard for people to buy them, especially young ones. This makes some people worry about the future. The government wants to make houses cheaper. Big builders cannot pay what they owe, so about 20 million homes are not finished. Local governments usually get money from selling land. Now they can buy these unfinished homes for less money. Even though the government wants to help, it is not easy. Banks have problems, and the government does more in housing. Still, their aim to create an ideal society, as envisioned by President Xi Jinping, remains their main goal, despite the risks.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

China’s housing problem is primarily due to excessive government interference in the real estate market, causing a surplus of finished homes.
About 300 million migrant workers in China live far away from their hometowns, with more than half of them renting homes due to their limited monthly earnings.
The high cost of housing in cities primarily affects older individuals in China, while younger people can easily afford homes due to better job prospects.
Approximately 20 million homes in China remain unfinished due to financial difficulties encountered by major builders who cannot settle their debts.
The Chinese government is not actively involved in addressing the issue of incomplete homes, as they prioritize other societal concerns over housing problems.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

builder

owe

local

society

remain

__________ businesses play a vital role in supporting the economy of the town.
Social media has significantly impacted how information is shared in modern __________.
My uncle works as a __________ and helps build schools in different cities.
His dedication __________ unwavering despite challenges.
The company __________ a considerable amount to its suppliers for the materials purchased last month.