8 câu hỏi
Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
Successfully green building projects all over the world
New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _________.
there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognized then
the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
rays of the sun
recycled materials
green builders
solar panels
The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means _________.
systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays
devices that monitor changes in temperature
panels that convert solar energy into electricity
materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?
Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably
Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones
Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating system
The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means _________.
being notified
being certified
being inspected
being launched
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?
Improving living conditions
Proving more economical eventually
Being friendly to the environment
Increasing work productivity
According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world
They are more economical and produce no pollution
They have only been built in technologically developed countries
They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens