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ACADEMIC LESSON

READING COMPREHENSION

1. Which of the following does the author consider 6. In paragraph 9, the term thermal refers to .
to be the most important aspect of green home A. light
design? B. heat
A. following the latest scientific trends C. water
B. using energy efficiently D. electricity
C. having an aesthetic appearance 7. The use of can be harmful to the
D. being well constructed
environment.
2. According to the reading, which of the following A. products without air contaminants
is true? B. bamboo for flooring
A. A large home is more energy-efficient than a C. non-toxic glues
small home. D. synthetic paints
B. A small home doesn’t use as much energy as a 8. Solar voltaic panels and solar thermal panels are
large home. .
C. A large home isn’t as expensive to build as a A. effective types of insulation
small home. B. renewable resources
D. A small home isn’t as easy to maintain as a C. alternative energy sources
large home.
D. lighting and plumbing fixtures
3. Which paragraph explains why the positioning of 9. Which of the following best describes the type
a house is important? of design and construction process the author
A. Paragraph 4 would consider to be most important in building
B. Paragraph 5 a green home?
C. Paragraph 6 A. creative
D. Paragraph 8
B. collaborative
4. According to the reading, an open floor plan C. efficient
. D. friendly
A. collects warmth from the sun 10. The purpose of the reading is to .
B. is expensive to build A. explain why green homes are becoming more
C. is better insulated than a structure that is and more popular
spread out B. compare traditional and green home
D. improves lighting and ventilation in a home
construction
5. In a house with , windows, walls, and floors C. present design considerations for
collect warmth from the sun. constructing energy-efficient homes
A. passive solar design D. inform the reader about problems associated
B. insulation with green construction
C. non-synthetic paints
D. trees and vegetation

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