A share house is money­saving. When you share a house, your bills, rent andpossibly food costs will be much lower. If the house is already established,you don't have to worry about buying things like a fridge and TV. Choosing good housemates ( 合租人 ) Movingin with friends can be fun but it can result in conflict ( 冲突 ) and a loss offriendship. Think carefully about the type of person suited to your character. Askadvice from friends who have lived in share houses, or consult a youth worker or a relative. Settingsome guidelines Every share house is different, but there are some guidelines ( 准则 ) that can help youavoid conflict : *Issue or ask for a receipt ( 收据 ) when you pay or collect therent. *Spread responsibility for bill payment. *Where possible, deal with problems through face ­to ­face communication. Our Li v ing in a share house web­page has some advice and ideas to help make sharing with your housemates agreat experience. 6. According to the first paragraph, the mainadvantage of a share house is that ________. A)it avoids wasting time B) it saves yourmoney C)it develops friendship D) it preventsconflict 7. According to the passage, an idealhousemate is a person who is ________. A)suitable for your character B) good atdoing housework C)willing to help you D) easy to talk with 8. When you collect the rent from yourhousemate, you are advised to ________. A)write down the amount B) choose a rightdate C)demand cash only D) give a receipt 9. To solve a problem with your housemate, itis better for you to ________. A)discuss it with the person on the telephone B)seek advice from your friends or relatives C)talk with him or her about it face to face D)speak to your parents about it first 10. The passage is mainly about how to________. A)choose a good neighbor B) look for a newhouse C)live in a share house D) share housework