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B2 \u2013 Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There are at least two biggest problems in every European country. They are: the influx of refugees and the increasing prices of apartments. Amsterdam might have a solution to this problem. They have introduced a new concept called “Startblok” where university students can live in a low-priced good quality apartments with refugees.<\/p>\n

Watch the video, listen to the audio, and read the transcript to know more about this integration project between university students and refugees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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https:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/students-amsterdam-share-housing-refugees\/3695391.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What are the students and refugees expected to do in exchange for the cheap housing?<\/li>\n
  2. What are your thoughts on the “Startblok” project? Do you see this succeeding in your country?<\/li>\n
  3. What is the general attitude towards refugees in your country? Do you think that refugees find it difficult to integrate into your local community?<\/li>\n
  4. Is housing cheap in your country? Would you ever consider moving abroad in exchange for lower housing costs?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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