In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Do you think owning your own home can make you happier? Why do you think people believe this?
Q3
What features do you think are important in a home?
Q4
Do you aspire to buy your own house? Why or why not?
Q5
What is the culture of homebuying where you live?
Q6
The article names several downsides and several upsides of homeownership. Can you think of any additional pros or cons to home ownership?
Q7
The article describes homeownership as “a status symbol, an important way to build generational wealth, and as a prominent milestone in life.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
disposable income
income remaining after your bills, taxes, and other mandatory expenses; money to be spent however you wish
Ví dụ
1
After paying my rent for the month, I had little disposable income left in my bank account.
Ví dụ
2
All of my disposable income was spent on my vacation to Hawaii.
on a whim
based on a sudden, impulsive urge or idea
Ví dụ
1
She quit her job on a whim and decided to travel around the world.
Ví dụ
2
I dyed my hair pink last weekend on a whim.
ensuite
a bathroom that is directly attached to a bedroom
Ví dụ
1
I went to tour a home, but it didn’t have an ensuite master bath, so I wouldn’t consider purchasing it.
Ví dụ
2
The ensuite bathroom was recently updated, so it was an attractive feature of the home.
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