2019年考研英语二新题型 Part B 原文翻译及答案

its co盯esponding information in the right column. There are two extra choices in the

其在右栏中的相应信息。有两项额外的选择在

In choosing a new home, Camille McClain's kids have a single demand: a backyard.

在选择新家时，卡米尔·麦克莱恩的孩子们只有一个要求：一个后院。

McClain's little ones aren't the only kids who have an opinion when it comes to housing, and in many cases youngsters' views weigh heavily on parents' real estate decisions, according to a 2018 Harris Poll survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults.

麦克莱恩的孩子们并不是唯一在住房方面有意见的孩子，根据2018年哈里斯民意调查对2000多名美国成年人的调查，在许多情况下，年轻人的观点对父母的房地产决策影响很大。

While more families buck an older-generation proclivity to leave kids in the dark about real estate decisions, realty agents and psychologists have mixed views about the financial, personal and long-term effects kids' opinions may have.

尽管越来越多的家庭打破老一辈倾向，不让孩子对房地产决策一无所知，但房地产经纪人和心理学家对孩子意见可能产生的财务、个人和长期影响持不同看法。

The idea of involving children in a big decision is a great idea because it can help them feel a sense of control and ownership in what can be an overwhelming process, said Ryan Hooper, clinical psychologist in Chicago.

芝加哥临床心理学家瑞安·胡珀说，让孩子参与重大决策是个好主意，因为这可以帮助他们在一个可能令人不知所措的过程中感受到控制和拥有感。

"Children may face serious difficulties in coping with significant moves, especially if it removes them from their current school or support system," he said.

他说：“孩子们在应对重大搬迁时可能会面临严重困难，特别是如果这使他们离开当前的学校或支持系统。”

Greg Jaroszewski, real estate broker with Gagliardo Realty Associates, said he's not convinced that kids should be involved in selecting a home - but their opinions should be considered in regards to proximity to friends and social activities, if possible.

Gagliardo Realty Associates的房地产经纪人格雷格·雅罗谢夫斯基说，他不相信孩子应该参与选择房屋——但如果可能，他们的意见应该被考虑，比如靠近朋友和社交活动方面。

Younger children should feel like they're choosing their home - without actually getting a choice in the matter, said Adam Bailey, real estate attorney based in New

纽约的房地产律师亚当·贝利说，年幼的孩子应该感觉他们在选择自己的家——但实际上在这个问题上没有选择权。

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Asking them questions about what they like about the backyard of a potential home will make them feel like they're being included in the decision-making process, Bailey said.

贝利说，问他们喜欢潜在房屋后院的什么，会让他们感觉被包含在决策过程中。

Many of the aspects of homebuying aren't a consideration for children, said Tracey Hampson, a real estate agent based in Santa Clarita, Calif. And placing too much emphasis on their opinions can ruin a fantastic home purchase.

加利福尼亚州圣克拉里塔的房地产经纪人特蕾西·汉普森说，购房的许多方面对孩子来说不是考虑因素。过于强调他们的意见可能会毁掉一次极好的购房机会。

"Speaking with your children before you make a real estate decision is wise, but I wouldn't base the purchasing decision solely on their opinions." Hampson said.

汉普森说：“在做出房地产决定之前与孩子交谈是明智的，但我不会仅仅根据他们的意见做出购买决定。”

The other issue is that many children — especially older ones — may base their real

另一个问题是，许多孩子——尤其是年龄较大的孩子——可能会基于他们的房地产

state knowledge on HGTV shows, said Aaron Norris of The Norris Group in Riverside, Calif.

加利福尼亚州河滨市The Norris Group的亚伦·诺里斯说，他们的房地产知识基于HGTV节目。

"They love Chip and Joanna Gaines just as much as the rest of us," he said. "HGTV has seriously changed how people view real estate. It's not shelter, it's a lifestyle. With that mindset change come some serious money consequences."

他说：“他们和其他人一样喜欢奇普和乔安娜·盖恩斯。HGTV严重改变了人们看待房地产的方式。它不是庇护所，而是一种生活方式。随着这种心态的改变，带来了一些严重的财务后果。”

Kids tend to get stuck in the features and the immediate benefits to them p ersonally, Norris said.

诺里斯说，孩子们往往陷入特性和对他们个人的直接好处。

Parents need to remind their children that their needs and desires may change over time, said Julie Gurner, a real estate analyst with FitSmallBusiness.com.

FitSmallBusiness.com的房地产分析师朱莉·格纳说，父母需要提醒他们的孩子，他们的需求和欲望可能会随时间而改变。

"Their opinions can change tomorrow," Gurner said. "Harsh as it may be to say, that decision should likely not be made contingent on a child's op inions, but rather made for them with great consideration into what home can meet their needs best - and give them an opportunity to customize it a bit and make it their own."

格纳说：“他们的意见明天就可能改变。虽然说出来可能刺耳，但那个决定很可能不应该取决于孩子的意见，而应该为他们做出，充分考虑哪个家最能满足他们的需求——并给他们一个机会稍微定制它，让它成为他们自己的。”

This advice is more relevant now than ever before, even as more parents want to embrace the ideas of their children, desp ite the cu订ent housing crunch.

尽管当前住房紧张，但越来越多的父母想要接纳孩子的想法，这个建议现在比以往任何时候都更加相关。

[A] remarks that significant moves may pose challenges to

[A] 评论说重大搬迁可能对

children.

孩子构成挑战。

Ryan Hooper

瑞安·胡珀

Adam Bailey

亚当·贝利

Tracey Hampson

特蕾西·汉普森

Aaron Norris

亚伦·诺里斯

Julie Gurner

朱莉·格纳