English Journey III Exam II
English Journey III Exam II
English Journey III Exam II
Part I. Look at the map. For questions 1, 2 and 3, just tell where
the places are. For questions 4 and 5, give detailed directions.
5 points
1b. (HB)________________________________________________________
a. Car
b. Train
c. Bus
3. Who is Mark?
a. A hotel manager.
b. Diana's colleague.
b. They pay her poorly but at least she likes the job.
c. The wages are good and she likes the job too.
Your financial situation is probably the easiest and simplest thing to consider.
Whether you plan to rent or buy, you’ll probably be making monthly payments.
But how much money can you afford to pay each month? The general rule is
that you cannot spend more than 1/3 of your monthly income on housing. In
addition, this rule is followed by many apartment companies who require
potential renters to show monthly bank statements to prove that they can afford
to live there.
Another important consideration is your need for space. If you are a single
person, an apartment will probably be the best choice. However, if you are
married with children, you might prefer to buy a house, since they are bigger
and usually include a yard, which is great for kids to run and play.
One of the most important things to think about when choosing between renting
an apartment and buying a house are your long-term plans. For example, if you
are not sure whether or not you plan to permanently stay in your current city or
town, then you should avoid buying a home. Many times people make this
mistake and find that it is difficult to resell the house when they would like to
leave the area. On the other hand, if you are positive that you will live there for
the rest of your life (or at least for many years), buying a house might be your
best option.
In addition to the above, you will need to decide if you are able and willing to
take responsibility for repairs and maintenance. If you rent an apartment, things
such as mowing the yard, pest control, and repairs will be taken care of for you.
However, if you buy your own home, all of this will be your responsibility. Home
repairs can be very expensive, so you should ask yourself if you have enough
money to make repairs in case of an emergency. Also, things like mowing the
lawn may be easy for a young, healthy person but difficult or impossible for an
older individual.
1. According to the passage, what should you think about when choosing
between buying a house and renting an apartment?
a. You should think about space, finances, long-term plans, and responsibility
for repairs and maintenance.
b. You should think about space, neighbors, short-term plans, and responsibility
for repairs and maintenance.
d. When you are positive that you will live in your current location for many
years.
c. Reselling a house
5. According to the passage, what should you ask yourself about home
repairs and maintenance?
a. You should ask yourself if you know anyone to who can do repairs for you.
b. You should ask yourself if you have enough money saved to pay for repairs
in an emergency.
c. You should ask yourself if you are healthy enough to do the repairs yourself.
d. You should ask yourself if there is a home repair store near you.