Read the text about eco-homes and complete the sentences below. Eco-homes are becoming more popular If there's an inconvenient truth that has emerged recently, it is that our homes are not green. The National Housing Federation has recently compared the amount of carbon dioxide produced by 25 million homes with the emissions from 27 million cars. It turns out that our homes produce 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide more than our cars. Luckily, a lot of homebuyers are becoming more sensitive to the issue. It is said that climate change awareness has risen dramatically through the pandemic, reinforced by a series of natural disasters such as floods, storms, and fires. Age also plays a significant role in understanding the importance of being eco-friendly. According to a survey conducted by the Guardian, more than two-thirds of millennials "buy as many eco-friendly products as they can". Growing up in an eco-conscious society, millennials are clearly more aware of their effect on the environment and are likely to be behind the rise in eco-friendly homes. Moreover, homebuyers are aware that buying greener homes now will most likely save them money and time in the future. The reason is the materials used in green homes are easily accessible. Many builders are able to buy the materials locally, which not only saves time but also reduces the carbon footprint by minimising the distance they need to be shipped. Furthermore, using recycled materials means a lower upfront cost and construction is often quicker — materials are more likely to be available and nearby. It is not only cheaper to build a sustainable home, but the cost of day-to-day living is also reduced. Relying on renewable energy lowers operating costs and can end up reducing the monthly bills by up to 20–30%. Saving this much a month will make a big difference to the homeowner financially and there are many more cost benefits that can be explored. Eco-friendly homes require less maintenance as they are constructed to last a long time. Less money is spent making repairs because green materials are durable and look newer for longer. The buildings' extended lifespan will also lead to a higher property value so if the homeowner decides to sell they would increase their initial investment. In the future, it is thought that both homeowners and businesses will be looking into green buildings. A new breed of eco-farmhouses has already been introduced in some countries and it is likely that more operations will follow suit. Additionally, with more resources being introduced every day, eco-friendly homes will become even more accessible; meaning they are likely to continue to rise in popularity. According to the text, millennials are more sensitive to ecological issues because . Some people buy expensive eco-homes because they want . It is believed that .

Задание

Read the text about eco-homes and complete the sentences below.

Eco-homes are becoming more popular

If there's an inconvenient truth that has emerged recently, it is that our homes are not green. The National Housing Federation has recently compared the amount of carbon dioxide produced by 25 million homes with the emissions from 27 million cars. It turns out that our homes produce 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide more than our cars.

Luckily, a lot of homebuyers are becoming more sensitive to the issue. It is said that climate change awareness has risen dramatically through the pandemic, reinforced by a series of natural disasters such as floods, storms, and fires.

Age also plays a significant role in understanding the importance of being eco-friendly. According to a survey conducted by the Guardian, more than two-thirds of millennials "buy as many eco-friendly products as they can". Growing up in an eco-conscious society, millennials are clearly more aware of their effect on the environment and are likely to be behind the rise in eco-friendly homes.

Moreover, homebuyers are aware that buying greener homes now will most likely save them money and time in the future. The reason is the materials used in green homes are easily accessible. Many builders are able to buy the materials locally, which not only saves time but also reduces the carbon footprint by minimising the distance they need to be shipped. Furthermore, using recycled materials means a lower upfront cost and construction is often quicker — materials are more likely to be available and nearby. It is not only cheaper to build a sustainable home, but the cost of day-to-day living is also reduced. Relying on renewable energy lowers operating costs and can end up reducing the monthly bills by up to 20–30%. Saving this much a month will make a big difference to the homeowner financially and there are many more cost benefits that can be explored.

Eco-friendly homes require less maintenance as they are constructed to last a long time. Less money is spent making repairs because green materials are durable and look newer for longer. The buildings' extended lifespan will also lead to a higher property value so if the homeowner decides to sell they would increase their initial investment.

In the future, it is thought that both homeowners and businesses will be looking into green buildings. A new breed of eco-farmhouses has already been introduced in some countries and it is likely that more operations will follow suit. Additionally, with more resources being introduced every day, eco-friendly homes will become even more accessible; meaning they are likely to continue to rise in popularity.

Choose the correct option.

According to the text, millennials are more sensitive to ecological issues because [society has forced them to be|they are afraid of natural disasters caused by ecological problems|they want to save money].

Some people buy expensive eco-homes because they want [to get rich|benefit financially in the future|live longer].

It is believed that [eco-farmhouses will be the main form of building|the popularity of building eco-homes will increase|green materials for building houses will be cheaper].

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