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Share Economy
Share Economy

Learn English meaning of ‘share economy’

Date: Nov 27 2019

Themes: Friend, Hobbies

Intro

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The idea of a share economy is popular in the United States now. It is a type of communal living. People share things with other people in their area. They trust these people.

For example, people in the same area might share a tool library. At this place, they can borrow any yard tool. This saves money and helps people.

Vocab

trust v.

Definition

Example My best friend would never tell my secrets. I really trust her.

tool library n.

Definition

Example Jim borrowed a hammer and screwdriver from the tool library. Now, he can fix his house.

borrow v.

Definition

Example My sister likes to borrow my red boots all the time.

yard tool n.

Definition

Example I will give my dad a yard tool for his birthday. He enjoys working outside.

communal adj.

Definition

Example We all use the communal kitchen and help to keep it clean.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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What is your opinion of the share economy? Do you like to lend things to other people?

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Galkablack

Russian Federation

We have many tools, it’s a hobby of my hasband. And our neighbours borrow it. I think it’s very advantgeous. They don’t have to buy one, my be it’s a one-time deal 

01:05 PM Nov 28 2019 |

Liany_lianySuper Member!

Indonesia

Someone who borrow tools from a tool library should have a good intention to bring it back 

08:16 AM Nov 27 2019 |

tjyuan

tjyuan

China

I like this idea that intentional community. To create this thing, I think that trust is the most important things. Intentional community can save money and efficientive useful things.

11:02 PM Dec 16 2015 |

Wuthering

United States

Sharing economy reminds me commuist time period  which everythings can be exchanged or lent by government programies , unforturnally , It doesn’t work . Nowadays , it is hard to trust someone , even your family members . 

03:39 PM Dec 16 2015 |

NIJ321655

NIJ321655

United States

I think this is a good idaea shure things with people fun.

02:03 PM Dec 16 2015 |

Seiyf_khawas

Turkey

it sounds very nice,fantastic idea  but it seems very utopic and unreal dream.


to be together,to share ,to support each other is wonderful thought ,but in real, its almost impossible .. 

12:15 PM Dec 16 2015 |

MotherEarth

Canada

In past decades , it was possible to have communal living .
Basically , it’s very beneficial idea as describe share economy .
But in these days , it is little bit wired to create an intentional community . There are a lot of reasons to explain why !!!
Probably , to find communal living in small town because the people who are living in small area and could trust to each other .
Indeed , they could have library tool for borrowing their residents .
We can tell this is absolutely share economy in order no business transaction between people are having like this community .

04:35 AM Dec 16 2015 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Great idea!


I remember it was usual that people lend tools or other things to their neighbors when I was a kid and we lived in houses.


But I see less trust between people now.


People who live in flats and apartments are less connected and dont share their tools or other things so much!


Hey I think I have seen my neighbors few months ago!!😁

03:49 AM Dec 16 2015 |

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