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The concept of sharing goods and services with your community as a means of economic transaction is ancient. But thanks to the Internet, the concept now has global scale at the click of a button. It's called the sharing economy. As its most basic, the sharing economy, also known as the collaborative or peer-to-peer economy, is about connecting individuals with resources to others that want them. It often works through lending or borrowing but can also involve the financial transaction of goods of services.

“While the concept of sharing economy has been round for some time, the coming of apps and smart phone technology means that it's easier for individuals to participate in peer-to-peer sharing transactions in real time.

There are many reasons why people participate in the sharing economy, but here are some of the biggest ones:

Finding temporary accommodation while traveling can be stressful — especially if you're looking for something on short notice. Thanks to the sharing economy, there are a few popular services that connect people looking to rent out their apartment or home with travelers for a day or two.

Everyone, who's ever driven in a major city knows that finding parking can be a real pain. Limited parking spaces and higher fees have contributed to tech-based services that can help you find, and even reserve available parking space. Whether you're pressed for time or need to find somewhere to leave the car for a day or two while visiting an unfamiliar city, parking is one more headache. The sharing economy is helping alleviate it.

For pet owners, leaving town on vacation can be a stressful experience. Finding a dog sitter on short notice can be a problem, and leaving your pet at a kennel (犬舍) might leave you worried about their well-being when you should be relaxed. Luckily, a little tech-inspired collaboration can offer an elegant solution. Partnering pet owners with willing hosts can give your dog a vacation of their own, with plenty of TLC — "tender loving care" and space to roam (漫步) in the home of a fellow pet lover.

Now it is true that apps empower (授权) you to exchange a variety of items with people from all over. Whether it's a bike, some tools you need for a project, or anything in between, collaborative economies make it easier to access the things you need without cash.

1. （1） What do we know about the sharing economy from the first two paragraphs?

   A . The sharing economy has been around since ancient times. B . The sharing economy is brought by the coming of apps and smart phone technology. C . The sharing economy only involves the financial transaction of goods or services. D . The sharing economy is about connecting those with resources to those in need.
3. （2） How can the sharing economy help people find temporary accommodation while traveling?

   A . By checking the information on short notice. B . By giving people many useful information. C . By offering those in need some popular service. D . By finding people who want to rent out their home.
5. （3） What does the underlined word "alleviate" in paragraph 5 mean?

   A . Cure. B . Remove. C . Disappear. D . Relieve.
7. （4） What is probably the author's attitude towards the sharing economy?

   A . Neutral. B . Positive. C . Negative. D . Indifferent.
9. （5） Which of the following is not the example of people participating in the sharing economy?

   A . Going to work by car sharing through some apps. B . Reserving an available partaking space before driving to a major city. C . Making a little tech inspired collaboration for pets. D . Buying food in the supermarkets and paying in cash.