Renting a home today is more popular than buying a house. You can choose an apartment for rent either on your own or with the help of a specialist from a rental agency. 【小题1】 After all, a professional will be able to protect the client from scammers(骗子) and select the best options for renting.

First of all, it will be necessary to determine the quality and variety of infrastructure(基础设施) in a particular area. You should find out what objects are located in the immediate neighborhood. 【小题2】. A drug store, as well as a clinic or medical center should be located nearby.

If you plan to move into a rented apartment with children, you should find out which educational and preschool institutions are located nearby. 【小题3】. They are needed so that residents can easily get to any area of the settlement using public transport.

You should also pay attention to the building itself, in which you plan to rent a home. 【小题4】, which will allow you not to worry about noisy neighbors. The questions, like what problems the building has or how often the elevator breaks down, are also worth asking.

【小题5】. You should check the performance of all engineering systems. You should also find out how often the water is turned off in the building. Even the sockets(插座) should be checked. To do this, you can take a charger for your mobile phone with you. It will help determine the quality of electrical systems and the presence of wiring problems in specific locations.

One Dollar a Night in New York

When it comes to finding a place to stay for a night in New York, things don’t always come cheap. However, artist Miao Jiaxin, a Shanghai native who moved to New York in 2006, is offering people the chance to stay in his apartment in Brooklyn. 【小题1】

Guests can easily book Miao’s room on the Internet. Nevertheless, although they will be housed in his apartment, it appears to have more in common with a jail cell（牢房）than a regular bedroom as a cage in the center of the room is where guests will stay.

【小题2】 Guests must stay in the cage for three hours each morning. “From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can’t access the Internet, and there are no electronic devices, books, radio, pens or craftwork. You can’t talk to anybody. You can’t do Yoga or any other exercises. And you can’t even sleep,” writes Miao. 【小题3】

Meanwhile, the cage is monitored and recorded by two cameras and the activity of guests is filmed for the whole time they stay in the cell.

【小题4】 They can enjoy great views of New York on the roof deck outside the room.

The room is inspired by the alienation（疏离感）Miao felt as a new immigrant — feelings he believes are universal. “It’s not for fun. It’s for an experience. 【小题5】” said Miao.

Seaside Escape

•2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms

•2 Nights Minimum(最少量，最低限度)

Seaside Escape is made up of two town houses. The town houses are separate and private. Each house is well decorated and furnished, with fully equipped kitchens, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a washing machine. Each town house also has a private garage, free WiFi Internet access, and two televisions.

We have a 50 × 25 foot swimming pool, with direct beach access only steps from your front door. You are only a ten-minute drive from Orlando International Airport.

House rules:

• Kid-friendly

• Pets not allowed

• Smoking not allowed

The Beach House 212

• 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms

• 3 Nights Minimum

Located on the beach in Cocoa Beach, this family-friendly town house has all the equipment of home and is newly furnished. It is a 45-minute drive to Orlando International Airport.

Newly acquired furniture will give you a high standard of comfort!

House rules:

• Kid-friendly

• Smoking not allowed

• We do “not” allow pets

The Dolphin suite

•1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2

The Dolphin suite is small but very clean, comfortable, private and unique, perfect for a couple. It is very close to all the downtown restaurants and a 2-minute walk to our beautiful beach. About an hour’s drive from Orlando International Airport.

We supply beach towels and chairs. Just bring your sunscreen. Please message for any other questions you might have.

House rules:

• Adults only

• Pets allowed

• Smoking not allowed

The Shell Beach House

• 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12

Relax in this welcoming Beach House, just a one-minute walk to the beautiful beach. The Shell Beach House sleeps 10 comfortably and 12 at most.

The Shell Beach House has an ocean view sun terrace(阳台). It’s an outstanding spot for viewing the ocean, the stars, the sunrise, the rising full moon over the waves.

House rules:

• Kid-friendly

• Pets not allowed

• Smoking not allowed

• No loud parties, just normal fun and gatherings allowed.