Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _______.
A. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings.
B. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century.
C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time.
D. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then.
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Chọn đáp án D
According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _______: Theo đoạn 1, mục tiêu về môi trường đặt ra bởi các nhà xây dựng xanh ban đầu được cho là không thực tế bởi vì _______
A. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings: có nhiều vật liệu tự nhiên cho việc xây dựng các tòa nhà truyền thống
B. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century: thiếu các nhà xây dựng xanh (người cho xây dựng các tòa nhà thân thiện với môi trường) ở đầu thế kì 20
C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time: nạn phá hủy môi trường chưa phổ biến ở thời điểm đó
D. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognized then: các ứng dụng tiềm năng của công nghệ trong xây dựng các cao ốc xanh chưa được nhận ra khi đó
Dẫn chứng (đoạn 1): In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as buliders have been able to take advantage of new technology: Trong những năm đầu, các nhà xây dựng xanh chỉ chiếm một phần nhỏ và mục tiêu giảm tác động tới môi trường của các tòa nhà mà họ đặt ra được cho là không thực tế. Tuy nhiên giờ đây phong trào này đang phát triển vì các nhà xây dựng đã có thể tận dụng công nghệ mới.
Như vậy là do chưa có công nghệ nên việc xây dựng các tòa nhà thân thiện với môi trường được cho là không thực tế. Ta chọn đáp án đúng là D.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Michael rarely returns to his hometown, _______?
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You must not _______ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook the dish properly.
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Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.
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Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems _______ child abuse.
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Only after he _______ the job as a computer programmer did he realise how much he loved it.
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Most workers seems to be happy with their new working conditions.
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The chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.
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It is the night of 5th November that people in Britain light bonfires and have fireworks as a national tradition.
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I’ve been waiting for hours. You _______ to tell me you would come late.
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People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken areas.
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After a momentary _______ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
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The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
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The _______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 24
When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among which the financial one is by far the most important. The costs of hosting the Olympics can (23) _______ tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes’ village, security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (24) _______ lesser-known sports. Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended.
While costs are the (25) _______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (26) _______, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (27) _______ improve the city’s quality of life, such as new transportation systems.
(Adapted from “Skillful Reading & Writing 4” by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on schoolchildren’s behaviour and their academic performance.
