Vocabulary
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Vocabulary
100

What is store in hebrew?

חנות

100

What is the primary housing issue mentioned in Israel?

There are not enough houses in Isreal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

100

Why are renting prices in Israel so expensive?

Renting prices are expensive because there aren’t enough houses to meet the demand.

100

What is cheap in hebrew?

זול

200

What is rents in hebrew?

שכירות

200

How are empty stores  being utilized to address the housing problem?

They are being converted into houses for people and organizations, and larger stores are used as barracks for soldiers without housing.

200

What is one way Tel Aviv is addressing the housing issue?

Tel Aviv is converting empty stores into houses for people and organizations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

200

What is willing in Hebrew?

מוכן

300

What is comfortable in Hebrew?

נוחות

300

What are some advantages of converting former restaurants into living spaces?

These spaces often have free kitchens that just need to be cleaned, making them convenient for use as housing.

300

Who else might benefit from these converted spaces besides regular residents?

Soldiers without barracks can use large converted stores as temporary housing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

300

What is residential in Hebrew?

מגורים

400

What is warehouse in Hebrew?

מחסן

400

What are the challenges associated with using small, empty stores as housing? (2 answers or more)

The stores are small and not very comfortable, which can make them less ideal as living spaces.

400

Why are these converted spaces considered affordable?

They are cheap compared to regular housing, making them an option for people with limited budgets.

400

what is turning in Hebrew?

הופכים

500

What is crises in hebrew?

מצוקה

500

Why might these converted spaces be the only affordable option for many people? 

They are cheaper than traditional housing, which makes them accessible for people who can’t afford higher rents.

500

What is one drawback of living in these converted stores?

The spaces are small and not very comfortable, which can make living there challenging.

500

what is abandoned/deserter in Hebrew?

נתושות

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