A local affordable-housing group released a study yesterday, saying that its projects in the last decade have added more than 100 million to the local economy and created thousands of new jobs.Over the years, some groups have criticized affordable-housing projects, saying that public and private subsidies (补贴) are too costly. They also have expressed concern over what they perceive to be the potential negative impact of affordable-housing developments on home values in their local communities. But in an economic-impact analysis of 53 homes it built in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the Long Island Housing Partnership (合伙公司) challenged those assumptions.According to the study, which was completed by Pearl Kamer, chief economist for the Long Island Association, the partnership's projects pumped 60 million into the local economy in total development costs. The projects also generated 55millionin goodsandserviceson LongI slandduringtheirc onstruction. Furthermore, theproj jectsresultedinanin increaseisland - wideo,fmorethan37 million in net earnings, which includes not only money paid to construction workers, but purchases of services from local companies such as law firms, architectural firms and banks. An estimated 1,235 secondary jobs to support construction of these projects were also created, the study said."Any way you look at it, the partnership's projects are a win-win situation for the Long Island economy," Lamer said. While the 18 projects, which represent the majority of the partnership's major developments, received slightly more than 55millionin goodsandserviceson LongI slandduringtheirc onstruction. Furthermore, theproj jectsresultedinanin increaseisland - wideo,fmorethan34 million."When we advocate for affordable housing, people have traditionally thought of it as a drain (大量耗费) on the community," said Peter Klein, acting chairman of the partnership. "We want to make people aware that rather than being a drain, it's an economic gain."Those occupying these housing developments are mostly hospital and health-care workers, salespersons, bus and truck drivers, food services workers and so on. "These projects help to keep work force, which is critical considering today's ongoing labor shortage," said Kamer.(1) (单选题)Those who are against affordable housing projects express the following concerns except that __________________.A. it is a drain on local economyB. house values would be reducedC. housing prices would be increasedD. public and private subsidies are too huge(2) (单选题)According to the economic-impact analysis, which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of the affordable housing projects?A. Construction workers were given a pay raise.B. The quality of related services was getting better.C. An additional 1,235 construction workers got their jobs.D. The projects lead to substantial income in goods and services.(3) (单选题)What does a win-win situation mean according to Lamer?A. The partnership gained profits while the local economy boomed.B. The rich liked the services while the poor benefited from housing.C. Both construction workers and service people received increased income.D. Both those against and for the affordable housing projects see the benefits.(4) (单选题)Based on Kamer's study, which number is closest to the economic benefit that the 18 projects of the partnership's developments brought to the local economy?A. 55millionin goodsandserviceson LongI slandduringtheirc onstruction. Furthermore, theproj jectsresultedinanin increaseisland - wideo,fmorethan34 million.C. 55millionin goodsandserviceson LongI slandduringtheirc onstruction. Furthermore, theproj jectsresultedinanin increaseisland - wideo,fmorethan55 million.(5) (单选题)What is the writer's attitude toward affordable housing?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unknown.

A local affordable-housing group released a study yesterday, saying that its projects in the last decade have added more than 100 million to the local economy and created thousands of new jobs.
Over the years, some groups have criticized affordable-housing projects, saying that public and private subsidies (补贴) are too costly. They also have expressed concern over what they perceive to be the potential negative impact of affordable-housing developments on home values in their local communities. But in an economic-impact analysis of 53 homes it built in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the Long Island Housing Partnership (合伙公司) challenged those assumptions.
According to the study, which was completed by Pearl Kamer, chief economist for the Long Island Association, the partnership's projects pumped 60 million into the local economy in total development costs. The projects also generated 37 million in net earnings, which includes not only money paid to construction workers, but purchases of services from local companies such as law firms, architectural firms and banks. An estimated 1,235 secondary jobs to support construction of these projects were also created, the study said.
"Any way you look at it, the partnership's projects are a win-win situation for the Long Island economy," Lamer said. While the 18 projects, which represent the majority of the partnership's major developments, received slightly more than 34 million.
"When we advocate for affordable housing, people have traditionally thought of it as a drain (大量耗费) on the community," said Peter Klein, acting chairman of the partnership. "We want to make people aware that rather than being a drain, it's an economic gain."
Those occupying these housing developments are mostly hospital and health-care workers, salespersons, bus and truck drivers, food services workers and so on. "These projects help to keep work force, which is critical considering today's ongoing labor shortage," said Kamer.
(1) (单选题)Those who are against affordable housing projects express the following concerns except that __________________.
A. it is a drain on local economy
B. house values would be reduced
C. housing prices would be increased
D. public and private subsidies are too huge
(2) (单选题)According to the economic-impact analysis, which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of the affordable housing projects?
A. Construction workers were given a pay raise.
B. The quality of related services was getting better.
C. An additional 1,235 construction workers got their jobs.
D. The projects lead to substantial income in goods and services.
(3) (单选题)What does a win-win situation mean according to Lamer?
A. The partnership gained profits while the local economy boomed.
B. The rich liked the services while the poor benefited from housing.
C. Both construction workers and service people received increased income.
D. Both those against and for the affordable housing projects see the benefits.
(4) (单选题)Based on Kamer's study, which number is closest to the economic benefit that the 18 projects of the partnership's developments brought to the local economy?
A. 34 million.
C. 55 million.
(5) (单选题)What is the writer's attitude toward affordable housing?
A. Critical.
B. Positive.
C. Doubtful.
D. Unknown.