VOICED : Hong Kongs working poor choose streets over dismal housing

The video discusses the housing challenges faced by casual laborers like Apple, who prefers sleeping outdoors due to high rent costs. It highlights the cramped and costly conditions of cubicle flats and the phenomenon of 'Mac refugees' who seek shelter in fast food restaurants. The rising homelessness rate, despite many having jobs, is attributed to increasing rents. The video calls for government intervention to build affordable housing and provide long-term solutions for the homeless.

Why does Apple prefer to sleep outdoors instead of renting a cubicle flat?

• He dislikes living with others.

• He wants to save money for travel.

• Cubicle flats are too expensive and cramped.

• He enjoys the fresh air.

What term is used to describe people who seek shelter in fast food restaurants?

• Cafe campers

• Restaurant refugees

• Fast food dwellers

• Mac refugees

What percentage increase in homelessness has been observed in the last two years?

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

• 14%

What does the government offer to homeless people, according to the transcript?

• Financial aid

• Emergency shelter

• Permanent housing

• Job opportunities

What is Apple's plan after living in the park for three years?

• To continue living in the park

• To apply for public housing

• To move to another city

• To buy a house