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     In many countries, ___1___ is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together

in the shared space. ___2___, in the United States, this idea may still be considered odd.

     But this type of housing, ___3___(call) co-housing, is gaining ___4___ (popular) in the United

States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way

of life is a relief to the busy modern lifestyle. A co-housing community has ___5___ (private) owned

houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting

room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities ___6___

(build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned.

     A co-housing complex is a place ___7___ residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of a

co-housing complex like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play ___8___,

___9___ many families like. Other residents like the feeling of living in a “ village”. Residents also say

that they can live in co-housing for ___10___ (little)money than they would pay for nearby apartments.