Any driver knows how valuable a place to park is. A church near Kings Cross in central London has apparently made over ￡200,000 by renting out space in its yard to travelers!

Because this is a new business world, those rules aren't there yet and many people are happy to share... as long as it pays!

But the sharing economy has its critics: the competitors of these new companies. People who run things like traditional B&B, commercial car parks and taxi services are afraid of ending up out of pocket. And there is another issue: regulations on these new businesses are unclear. How will renting out your driveway affect your neighbor?

1. What does the underlined phrase "feeling the pinch" probably mean?

A. Lacking in money.

B. Full of curiosity.

C. Willing to help others.

D. Unsatisfied with their life.

2. Who may be against the sharing economy?

A. A taxi driver who can't find a parking place.

B. A priest in the church near Kings Cross.

C. A traveler who needs accommodation.

D. A well-known high-end holiday hotel.

3. Why are many people pleased to share according to Paragraph 4?

A. They can gain huge profits.

B. They needn't pay any fee.

C. There're few rules to limit them.

D. The new business has no risks.

4. Which of the following words can best describe the booming business?

A. Creative and developed.

B. Competitive but unpractical.

C. Effective but worrying.

D. Traditional and acceptable.z.x.xk