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Homeless People

The sad situation of the homeless remains a problem. It is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless because the number depends on how the homeless are defined. There are street people - those who sleep in bus stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered homeless - those who sleep in government supported or privately funded shelters. Many of these individuals used to live with their families or friends. While street people are almost always single, the sheltered homeless include numerous families with children. Conservatives argue that many homeless are alcoholics, drug users, or mentally ill. In contrast, many liberals argue that homelessness is caused by a reduction in welfare benefits and by excessively priced housing. They want more shelters to be built for the homeless.

1. We can understand from the reading that the number of homeless people --

Homeless People

The sad situation of the homeless remains a problem. It is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless because the number depends on how the homeless are defined. There are street people - those who sleep in bus stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered homeless - those who sleep in government supported or privately funded shelters. Many of these individuals used to live with their families or friends. While street people are almost always single, the sheltered homeless include numerous families with children. Conservatives argue that many homeless are alcoholics, drug users, or mentally ill. In contrast, many liberals argue that homelessness is caused by a reduction in welfare benefits and by excessively priced housing. They want more shelters to be built for the homeless.

2. According to the passage, liberals ----.

Homeless People

The sad situation of the homeless remains a problem. It is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless because the number depends on how the homeless are defined. There are street people - those who sleep in bus stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered homeless - those who sleep in government supported or privately funded shelters. Many of these individuals used to live with their families or friends. While street people are almost always single, the sheltered homeless include numerous families with children. Conservatives argue that many homeless are alcoholics, drug users, or mentally ill. In contrast, many liberals argue that homelessness is caused by a reduction in welfare benefits and by excessively priced housing. They want more shelters to be built for the homeless.

. It is clearly stated in the reading that the sheltered homeless ----.

Friendships are so important (1) ---- an eight year old child. The lucky eight-year-old will live in a neighborhood (2) ---- group play is readily available. He also will have a best friend (3) ---- they may have frequent disagreements and fights. He gets along especially well with older children, but parents (4) ---- sure that any older playmates are a positive influence (5) ---- negative

Friendships are so important (1) ---- an eight year old child. The lucky eight-year-old will live in a neighborhood (2) ---- group play is readily available. He also will have a best friend (3) ---- they may have frequent disagreements and fights. He gets along especially well with older children, but parents (4) ---- sure that any older playmates are a positive influence (5) ---- negative

Friendships are so important (1) ---- an eight year old child. The lucky eight-year-old will live in a neighborhood (2) ---- group play is readily available. He also will have a best friend (3) ---- they may have frequent disagreements and fights. He gets along especially well with older children, but parents (4) ---- sure that any older playmates are a positive influence (5) ---- negative.

Friendships are so important (1) ---- an eight year old child. The lucky eight-year-old will live in a neighborhood (2) ---- group play is readily available. He also will have a best friend (3) ---- they may have frequent disagreements and fights. He gets along especially well with older children, but parents (4) ---- sure that any older playmates are a positive influence (5) ---- negative.

Friendships are so important (1) ---- an eight year old child. The lucky eight-year-old will live in a neighborhood (2) ---- group play is readily available. He also will have a best friend (3) ---- they may have frequent disagreements and fights. He gets along especially well with older children, but parents (4) ---- sure that any older playmates are a positive influence (5) ---- negative.