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Question
Discuss the following topic in groups.
If you had to live in a home like Tilloo’s, what parts of life would you find most difficult? What compensations might there be?
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Solution
Living underground in artificial conditions without the light/warmth of the stars and the sun must be very troublesome and dull. The only compensation for such a home is safety and security, controlled light and heat.
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