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What will future homes look like?A team of architects(建筑师)in Hong Kong say that city
homes will be tiny,as population(人口)continues to grow and space becomes more expensive.
They have designed “ space flats ” that are just 30 square metres in size.These flats have a
living room,a bedroom and a bathroom,as well as a balcony,but everything is carefully
planned to make good use of the limited(有限的)space.
The living room is the main room of the flat.It can be used as an office,a kitchen or even a
second bedroom.There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed.The dining table can be changed into a
computer desk.Both the sofa and the table can be folded and stored into a small space in the wall
There is a TV,which can also be used as a computer screen.In one corner of the room,a small
cooker,a microwave oven(微波炉)and a small fridge are hidden out of sight.
The other rooms are small but practical(实用的).The bathroom has a toilet and a shower.
The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa,if necessary.The balcony has enough room
for two people to sit on and enjoy the view outside.
“ Space flats ” are now being tested in a building in Hong Kong.A resident said,“ The flat is
so well designed that you feel that there is plenty of space."
1.Why will future city homes be tiny?
Because of the growing population and expensive space.
2.What is the size of a “ space flat "?
30 square metres.
3.How many rooms does a “ space flat ” have?
Three.
4.What's special about the sofa and the table in the flat?
They both can be folded and stored into a small space.
5.What do you think of the “ space flat "?
Small but useful.
