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Problem Analysis and Solution

The provided text is titled "My Homeshare Experience" and describes the author's experience with a homeshare arrangement. The author shares her challenges in finding accommodation in London, her discovery of the homeshare service, and her positive experience living with Marjorie, an elderly woman.

Below are the questions and their solutions, along with explanations:

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#### Question 1: What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
- A. to describe her everyday life
- B. to talk about a flat she has lived in
- C. to explain a service she thinks is very good
- D. to say why it was difficult to find a flat

Explanation:
The author discusses her experience with the homeshare service, highlighting its benefits and how it solved her accommodation problem. While she mentions her everyday life and the flat she lives in, the primary focus is on explaining the homeshare service and why she believes it is beneficial.

Answer: C. to explain a service she thinks is very good

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#### Question 2: What would a reader learn about the writer from reading the text?
- A. She likes her home to be clean and tidy.
- B. She prefers to live alone.
- C. She knew about Homeshare before she came to London.
- D. She can afford to live by herself.

Explanation:
From the text, the author explicitly states that she "likes to cook" and that Marjorie asks her to do a lot of cleaning, which implies that she enjoys keeping things clean and tidy. There is no indication that she knew about homeshare before coming to London, nor does the text suggest that she can afford to live alone (in fact, she mentions that living alone was too expensive).

Answer: A. She likes her home to be clean and tidy.

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#### Question 3: How does the writer think she helps Marjorie most?
- A. by spending time with her
- B. by doing the cleaning
- C. by cooking her meals
- D. by paying for her accommodation

Explanation:
The author emphasizes that the most important aspect of the homeshare arrangement is "to talk to the elderly person for a while," indicating that spending time with Marjorie is the most significant way she helps. While she does cleaning and cooking, these are secondary to the emotional support she provides through companionship.

Answer: A. by spending time with her

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#### Question 4: How does the writer feel about Marjorie?
- A. She feels sorry for her.
- B. She admires her.
- C. She thinks she too demanding.
- D. She is worried about her.

Explanation:
The author describes Marjorie as a "fantastic storyteller" and a "very clever person," indicating admiration. There is no mention of feeling sorry for her, thinking she is too demanding, or being worried about her.

Answer: B. She admires her.

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#### Question 5: Which of the following best describes the writer?
- A. a young person who couldn’t find any other young people to share a flat with
- B. a young person who enjoys sharing her home with an older person
- C. a young person who has to work in another person’s house
- D. a young person who would prefer to live alone

Explanation:
The author explicitly states that she did not like the idea of sharing a flat with other students and found the homeshare arrangement to be a positive experience. This suggests that she enjoys sharing her home with an older person, specifically Marjorie.

Answer: B. a young person who enjoys sharing her home with an older person

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Final Answers:

1. C. to explain a service she thinks is very good
2. A. She likes her home to be clean and tidy.
3. A. by spending time with her
4. B. She admires her.
5. B. a young person who enjoys sharing her home with an older person

Boxed Final Answer:
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