Interpersonal relationshipsStudent life

In the National 5 Reading paper you need to read three texts in Spanish and answer questions on them in English. You need to understand detailed written language on different contexts: society, learning, employability and culture. This could include interpersonal relationships.

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Student life

Philippe's student flat with students doing various chores

Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Voy a la universidad de Salamanca en España.

Comparto un piso en el centro de la ciudad con otros cinco estudiantes.

Es bueno porque tenemos mucha libertad y podemos hacer lo que queremos cuando queremos.

Sin embargo, al principio, había un montón de problemas porque por la primera vez teníamos que hacer todo en casa como lavar los platos, cocinar y limpiar.

Question

Who does she share her flat with?

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Why does she think this is good?

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What chores does she say they had to do for the first time?