A Full House Again

C1 Advanced · Open Cloze · Cambridge Ready original exercise

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning.

Leaving the family home used to be regarded (0) ___ a natural step on the road to adulthood. Today, however, a growing number of young adults are still living (1) ___ home long after they have finished their studies. High rents have made it hard for many to afford a place of (2) ___ own, and others simply prefer to save money while they decide what to do next. The arrangement is not always easy. Parents may find it hard to stop regarding a grown son or daughter (3) ___ a child, while the young adult may resent having to account (4) ___ every coming and going. On the other (5) ___ , many families report that the experience has brought them closer together. Counsellors suggest that the key to making it work lies (6) ___ honest conversations about money, privacy and household chores, and in a willingness on both sides to treat one another (7) ___ equal terms. Handled well, these extra years under one roof may well prove to be a time that both generations are glad (8) ___ have shared.

A Full House Again

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