2019年英语二 多项对应

第 1 段

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

在选择新家时,Camille McClain的孩子们只有一个要求:一个后院。

第 2 段

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

根据2018年Harris Poll对2000多名美国成年人进行的调查,McClain的孩子们并不是唯一对住房有看法的孩子,而且在许多情况下,年轻人的观点对父母的房地产决策有很大影响。

第 3 段

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摒弃了老一辈不让孩子了解房地产决策的倾向,但房地产经纪人和心理学家对孩子的意见可能产生的财务、个人和长期影响持有不同看法。

第 4 段

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Ryan Hooper说,让孩子参与重大决策的想法是个好主意,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感和主人翁意识。

第 5 段

"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,尤其是如果这使他们离开目前的学校或支持系统。"

第 6 段

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 AssociatesGreg Jaroszewski

如果可能的话,应该考虑他们对于靠近朋友和社交活动的意见。

第 7 段

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 York

纽约房地产律师Adam Bailey说,应该让年幼的孩子感觉像是他们在选择自己的家,但实际上不给他们选择权。

第 8 段

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

Bailey说,询问他们喜欢潜在房屋后院的什么,会让他们觉得自己被纳入了决策过程。

第 9 段

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

加州Santa Clarita的房地产经纪人Tracey Hampson说,购房的许多方面不是孩子需要考虑的事情,过分强调他们的意见可能会毁掉一次绝佳的购房机会。

第 10 段

"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

Hampson说:"在做房地产决策之前与孩子交谈是明智的,但我不会仅仅根据他们的意见来做购买决定。"

第 11 段

The other issue is that many children – especially older ones – may base their real estate knowledge on HGTV shows, said Aaron Norris of The Norris Group in Riverside, Calif. RiversideThe Norris GroupAaron Norris

能会根据HGTV节目来了解房地产知识。

第 12 段

"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:"他们和我们其他人一样喜欢Chip和Joanna Gaines。HGTV严重改变了人们看待房地产的方式。它不是住所,而是一种生活方式。随着这种心态的转变,会带来一些严重的金钱后果。"

第 13 段

Kids tend to get stuck in the features and the immediate benefits to them personally, Norris said

Norris说,孩子们往往会纠结于功能特征以及对他们个人的直接好处。

第 14 段

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.comJulie Gurner

时间而改变。

第 15 段

"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 opinions, 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."

Gurner说:"他们的意见明天就可能改变。尽管这样说可能有些刺耳,但这个决定可能不应该取决于孩子的意见,而应该在充分考虑什么样的房子最能满足他们需求的基础上为他们做出决定,并给他们一个机会对房子进行一些定制,使其成为他们自己的家。"

第 16 段

This advice is more relevant now than ever before, even as more parents want to embrace the ideas of their children, despite the current housing crunch

这个建议现在比以往任何时候都更有意义,尽管在当前住房紧缺的情况下,越来越多的父母希望接纳孩子的想法。