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According to the text, what percentage of British people live in terraced houses?
a) One third
b) 30 per cent
c) About a quarter
d) 14 per cent
c) About a quarter
What are the four basic types of houses mentioned that make up the housing landscape in Britain?
Terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses, and blocks of flats
Terraced houses at the end of the row are generally cheaper than those in the middle.
False
One third of the British population lives in semi-detached houses where they have just one neighbouring family.
Correction: ______
No error
Why are bungalows becoming a rare breed in the UK?
a) Because they are too expensive to maintain.
b) Because developers buy them to build taller homes.
c) Because they offer little privacy.
d) Because they are only found in rural areas.
b) Because developers buy them to build taller homes.
Why do many people in Britain dream of owning a detached house?
Because such houses give total privacy, which is very important to the British, and they usually come with a garden and surrounding land.
Cottages, which originally housed agricultural workers, are typically found in rural areas and have thick walls and low ceilings.
True
Semi-detached houses are generally cheaper compared to terraced homes as they offer more privacy and more garden space.
Correction: ______
cheaper → more expensive
What is a key characteristic of a maisonette that distinguishes it from a typical flat?
a) It is always a studio.
b) It has a thatched roof.
c) It shares a corridor with other residents.
d) It has its own entrance and covers more than one floor.
d) It has its own entrance and covers more than one floor.
What makes studio flats the most economical choice for housing in the UK?
Because the general living space consists of a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen combined in one room.
The proportion of flats in the UK is the highest in Europe.
False
In the UK, flats were introduced in the 1960s before blocks of flats were as common as they are now, and they have their own entrance.
Correction: ______
flats → maisonettes