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Прочитайте текст.Дайте ответы на вопросыA new study from the Pew Research Center has revealed that most adultsunder 30 years old are now living with their parents. The study says thenumber of 18- to 30-year-olds who live at home has hit an 80-year high.Around 52 per cent, or 26.6 million, of young people are at home withone or both of their parents. Researchers say that not since 1940 have somany of the younger generation lived with their parents. Only in theGreat Depression of the 1930s was the percentage higher. Theresearchers say there has been a recent rise in the number of youngadults moving back in with their parents. A contributory factor to thisspike is the economic downturn and a rise in unemployment caused bycoronavirus.Regarding the economy, financial analyst Jeremy Sopko said: "You haveto take into account two huge factors: massive student loan debt and alack of available work." He added: "It's a difficult situation that's beenexacerbated by the pandemic and it may take ...the better part of adecade for younger demographics to recover and be financially stableenough to leave home." Another commentator said the trend could haveadverse effects on the property rental market. She said: "With a lot ofyoung people not renting, not moving into cities...there is a lot ofinventory coming onto the market." Mr Sopko concluded: "For the mostpart, nobody wants to be living at home with mom and dad."4. Comprehension questions1. What is the name of the research center that conducted the research?2. When was the last time so many young adults lived at home?3. How many young adults in the US now live with their parents?4. What happened in the 1930s?5. What did the article say had caused a rise in unemployment?6. What is Jeremy Sopko's job?7. What did Mr Sopko say there was a lack of?8. How long might it be before young adults are able to leave home?9. What did a commentator say there was a rise in the inventory of?10.Who did Mr Sopko say doesn't want to live with mom and dad?5. Discussion: Answer the questions:1. Did you like reading this article? Why/not?2. What do you know about the Great Depression?3. Should all young adults have to leave home?4. Would you prefer to live at home or on your own?5. What advice do you have for young adults?

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  1. Pew Research Center
  2. 30 years old
  3. 26.6 million
  4. Only in the Great Depression of the 1930s was the percentage higher
  5. A contributory factor to this spike is the economic downturn and a rise in unemployment caused by coronavirus.
  6. the economy, financial analyst
  7. Jeremy Sopko said: "You have to take into account two huge factors: massive student loan debt and a lack of available work."
  8. enough to leave home
  9. there is a lot of inventory coming onto the market
  10. For the most part, nobody wants to be living at home with mom and dad

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