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After nearly a decade of enduring the busy and noisy life in Las Vegas, Nevada, my family and I reached a decision to have a slower pace and adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. We collectively agreed that moving to the countryside would be the perfect solution.

After some searching, we found a home in Yucca, Arizona, a small town with a population of less than 1,000 people. However, when I called to ask about the condition of the house, I was surprised to know that there was no electricity available in the area. Initially, I almost denied the idea of living here, but then I realized that it was an excellent opportunity to go green. After careful consideration, we decided to make an offer and moved in on Thanksgiving Day.

In the beginning, we faced challenges as we remodeled (改造) the house and lived in our motor home. However, these frustrations just made us work harder. We gradually fixed the things and after 38 days, we were able to move into the house.

Living off the grid (电线) has been a significant adjustment for us over the past four months, but it has also brought numerous benefits. One of the most educational lessons we have learned is teaching my kids the importance of conservation. They used to take water, power, and gas for granted, but now they understand the need to be mindful of their usage. We have made changes such as taking shorter showers, doing full loads of laundry, and turning off the water while brushing our teeth. Additionally, we have embraced other sustainable practices like recycling, growing our own organic vegetables, and re-purposing items instead of throwing them away.

Overall, our decision to go off the grid has been incredibly positive for our family. We hope that even after our children move out, they will continue to keep the habits they have developed while living off the grid.

1．Why did the author and their family decide to move to the countryside?

A．They wanted to experience a busy and chaotic lifestyle.	B．They wanted to lead a green life.
C．They wanted to live a life without electricity.	D．They wanted to save money on housing.

2．What was the first reaction of the author when she learned that the house was no- electricity ?

A．She had meant to reject the idea.

B．She was excited about the opportunity to go green.

C．She was unsure about whether to move or not.

D．She was disappointed and continued searching for other options.

3．What is one of the valuable lessons the family has learned from living off the grid?

A．Repair the house before it rains.	B．Have a new lifestyle is a trend.
C．The joy of growing their own vegetables.	D．It is significant to save resources.

4．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A．Urban Family’s experience of living in the countryside.

B．The trend — leading an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

C．How to adapt to a new environment.

D．Urban Family’s transformative journey to a green life.