Read the text. tick (галочка)the correct box.
the text is about
a) a typical london lifestyle.
b) an expensive lifestyle.
с) living without money.

a free and easy life

а

for many people, life is about working and having a lot of money and possessions. without these things, your life isn't supposed to be very good. some people disagree, however. paul cortez is one young person who lives an 'alternative lifestyle'.

b

paul lives in a very expensive city, london, but he doesn't mind not having money. he stays in a squat*. it's not his home and he doesn't pay rent money. in many countries, this is not allowed, but in the uk, it's not illegal. he normally spends less than £1 a day.

c

paul doesn't use public transport, and he hasn't
got a car. he always rides a bicycle. it's cold in
the winter, but i prefer it,' he says.

d

paul doesn't have a paid job, but he's not
bored. he is allowed to study very cheaply, because he hasn't got a job. he also works at a
charity shop. he meets some fascinating people
there.

e

paul says that local cafés and supermarkets
throw away a lot of good food, and he eats
this. on a typical day, he has sandwiches and
fresh fruit. does he miss his favourite foods and
drinks? 'well, a really good coffee, maybe! ' he
says.

*squat - a squat is a home with squatters in it. a squatter lives in somebody else's home, without
permission, and without paying any money. you can do
this in the uk, until the home owner tells you to leave.​

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