The Sharing Economy - Reading Comprehension

Question 1

“THE SHARING ECONOMY”. New possibilities for travelers.

[blank_start]What is the Sharing Economy?[blank_end]
Services like Citi Bike, Zipcar, and Airbnb are very popular now. People and companies use the Internet to share bikes, cars, and rooms.

[blank_start]Where do you stay?[blank_end]
Some travelers don't go to hotels. They stay with local people for free through sites like CouchSurfing.com. Other companies like HomeAway connect travelers to people with a room or house to rent.

[blank_start]How do you get around?[blank_end]
Ride-sharing apps help drivers and riders connect. Some are free, like Hitch-a-Ride. Others are pay services, like Lyft and Uber. Car-sharing companies like Zipcar let you use a car for a few hours. These services are great for travelers who don't have their cars with them or for people who don't want to buy a car. Many cities, such as Shanghai, Mexico City, and Paris, also offer bike-sharing programs. It's cheap, easy and fun!

[blank_start]Where do you eat?[blank_end]
There are even meal sharing apps now! Sites like EatWith help local cooks share food with tourists in their homes. It's definitely more interesting than a restaurant!

Accepted Answer

What is the Sharing Economy?

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Where do you stay?

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How do you get around?

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Where do you eat?

Question 2

Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. Sharing means

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more than one person using the same thing

Answer

selling something to a person

Question 3

2. It's more expensive to

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stay in a hotel

Answer

go "couch surfing"

Question 4

3. This is an example of a free service

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Hitch-a-Ride

Answer

HomeAway

Question 5

4. The article says that ________________ are great for people who don't want to drive cars

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Zipcar and Lyft

Answer

taxis and buses

Question 6

5. You can use a ____________________ to try food in another country

Accepted Answer

meal-sharing app

Answer

ride-sharing app

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