Choosing where to live

A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.

Read the English text first, then check the translation. This reading intentionally brings the unit examples together in context. Note the main idea and two expressions you could use.

Text and translation

If I lived closer to work, I would walk there every morning. I would save time if I did not need to take two buses. However, flats near the office are much more expensive. If the rent were lower, I would consider moving. My partner would prefer a quieter area if we had more choices. For now, we are comparing what matters most to us.

لو سكنت أقرب إلى العمل، لمشيت إليه كل صباح. لو لم أحتج إلى ركوب حافلتين، لوفرت وقتًا. لكن الشقق القريبة من المكتب أغلى بكثير. لو كان الإيجار أقل، لفكرت في الانتقال. لفضل شريكي منطقة أهدأ لو كانت لدينا خيارات أكثر. في الوقت الحالي، نقارن الأمور الأكثر أهمية لنا.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: However, flats near the office are much more expensive.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: في الوقت الحالي، نقارن الأمور الأكثر أهمية لنا.
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