These days a green building means more than just the color of the paint. Green building can also refer to environmentally friendly houses, factories, and offices. Green building means “reducing the effect of the building on the land,” Taryn Holowka of the US Green Building Council in Washington, DC, said.

According to Holowka, buildings account for 65 percent of total US electricity use. But green buildings can reduce energy and water use. Also, the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways, so that people can drive their cars less. That could be good for the environment, because cars use lots of natural resources, such as gasoline, and give off pollution.

Green buildings are often built on developed land, so that the buildings don’t destroy forests or other wild habitats. Marty Dettling is project manager for a building that put these ideas into action. The Solaire has been called the country’s first green residential high-rise（高層的）building.

According to Dettling, “We’ve reduced our energy consumption（消費(fèi)量）by one-third and our water by 50 percent.

The Solaire cuts energy in part by using solar power. The Solaire also has lights that automatically（自動地）turn off  when people leave the room. Plus, the building has lots of windows. This allows people to use the sun for light instead of lamps during the day.

72. Green buildings are _______.

A. far away from public transportation           B. built in the forests

C. earth-friendly                                          D. often built on developing land

73. Green buildings are built near public transportation mainly for the purpose of ______.

A. taking buses or subways easily                  B. saving natural resources

C. driving private cars less                            D. protecting the environment

74. The Solaire is thought to be “green” because it ________.

A. locates near a forest                                 B. lies close to stores

C. reduces energy and water use                    D. was built with green materials

75. Which of the following is used to cut energy consumption in the Solaire?

A. Closing windows as long as possible.           B. Reducing the time of using lights.

C. Recycling solar power.                               D. Using natural resources.

These days a green building means more than just the color of the paint. Green building can also refer to environmentally friendly houses, factories, and offices.

Green building means “reducing the impact （影響） of the building on the land”, Taryn Holowka of the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C., said.

    According to Holowka, building account for （占了） 65 percent of total U.S. electricity use.

But green building can reduce energy and water use. Also, the building are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways, so that people can drive their cars less. That could be good for the environment, because cars use lots of gas and give off pollution. Green building are often built on developed land, so that the buildings don’t destroy forests.

Marty Dettling is project manger for a building that put these ideas into action . The Solaire has been called the country’s first green high-rise building . According to Dettling, “We’ve reduced our energy use by one-third and our water by 50 percent,”

The Solaire cuts energy in past by using solar power. “On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun’s energy into electricity,” Dettling explained.

The solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room. In addition, the building has lots of windows, allowing people to use the sun for light during the day. The solaire cuts water reusing it.

Not everyone is eager to move into a green building, however. Some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than more traditional energy sources. Anyhow, Holowka said, “It’s going to be big.”

1. In the second paragraph, the underlined words “the building” most probably refer to ____.

A. an ordinary building            B. an energy-saving building

C. a green-colored building         D. a building in Washington D.C.

2. A green building is often built on an area of land______.

A. which has thick forests around                             

B. which has already been for buildings

C. where people of high income live       

D. where traveling around by car is most convenient 

3. When Holowka says in the last paragraph, “It’s going to be big”, she means that green

buildings_____.

A. will be more comfortable                        

B. will become popular in future

C. will be more environmentally friend            

D. will take the place of traditional building

4. When is the main subject discussed in the text?

A. Dettling designed the first green building in the U.S.

B. Energy shortage calls for buildings of new design.

C. Green building help save environment.

D. The Solaire serves as a model of high building.

These days a green building means more than just the color of the paint. Green buildings can also refer to environmentally friendly houses, factories and offices.

　 Green buildings mean “reducing the impact（影響） of the building on the land”, Taryn Holowka of the US Green Building Council in Washington , D, C. said. According to Holowka, building account for （占了）65 percent of total US electricity use.

　　 But Green buildings can reduce energy and water use. Also the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways, so that people can drive their cars less.That could be good for the environment ,because cars use a lot of gas and give off waste air. Green buildings are often built on the developed land ,so that the buildings don’t destroy forests.

　 Marty Dettling is the project manager for a building that put these ideas into action .The Soliare has been called the country’s first green high-rise building. According to Dettling ,”We’ve reduced our energy use by one-third and our water by 50 percent.”

　 The Soliare reduces the use of energy by using solar power.” On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun’s energy into electricity,” Dettling explained.

　 The Solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room. In addition, the building has lots of windows, allowing people to use the sun for light during the day.

　 Not everyone is eager to move into a green building, however. Some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than traditional energy sources. Anyhow, Holoka said,’’It’s going to be big.”

1. What does The Solaire refer to?

A. the first green-high building

B. the first green-high building in imagination

C. the project of building a green-high building

D. environmentally friendly houses

2. A green building is often built ______.

A. in developing cities　 　　　　　　 B. in small cities

C. in developed areas 　　　　　　　 D. near the high building

3. When Holowka says in the last paragraph, “It’s going to be big”, she means that green buildings________.

A. will be more comfortable 　　　　 B. will become popular in future

C. will be more convenient　 　　 　　D. will take the place of traditional buildings

4. What is the main subject discussed in the text?

A. Green buildings help save the environment

B. The Solaire serves as a model of high buildings

C. Energy shortage calls for buildings of new design

D. Dettling designed the first green building in the US.

These days a green building means more than just the color of the paint. Green buildings can also refer to environmentally friendly houses, factories and offices.

   Green buildings mean “reducing the impact（影響） of the building on the land”, Taryn Holowka of the US Green Building Council in Washington , D, C. said. According to Holowka, building account for （占了）65 percent of total US electricity use.

     But Green buildings can reduce energy and water use. Also the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways, so that people can drive their cars less.That could be good for the environment ,because cars use a lot of gas and give off waste air. Green buildings are often built on the developed land ,so that the buildings don’t destroy forests.

   Marty Dettling is the project manager for a building that put these ideas into action .The Soliare has been called the country’s first green high-rise building. According to Dettling ,”We’ve reduced our energy use by one-third and our water by 50 percent.”

   The Soliare reduces the use of energy by using solar power.” On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun’s energy into electricity,” Dettling explained.

   The Solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room. In addition, the building has lots of windows, allowing people to use the sun for light during the day.

   Not everyone is eager to move into a green building, however. Some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than traditional energy sources. Anyhow, Holoka said,’’It’s going to be big.”

1. What does The Solaire refer to?

      A. the first green-high building

      B. the first green-high building in imagination

      C. the project of building a green-high building

      D. environmentally friendly houses

2.    A green building is often built ______.

      A. in developing cities                              B. in small cities

      C. in developed areas                                D. near the high building

3.    When Holowka says in the last paragraph, “It’s going to be big”, she means that green buildings________.

      A. will be more comfortable                      B. will become popular in future

      C. will be more convenient                   D. will take the place of traditional buildings

4.    What is the main subject discussed in the text?

      A. Green buildings help save the environment

      B. The Solaire serves as a model of high buildings

      C. Energy shortage calls for buildings of new design

      D. Dettling designed the first green building in the US.

    Green building means “reducing the impact (影響) of the building on the land”, Taryn Holowka of the U. S. Green Building Council in Washington, D. C. said.

    According to Holowka, buildings account for (占了) 65 percent of total U.S. electricity use.

    But green buildings can reduce energy and water use. Also, the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways, so that people can drive their cars less. That could be good for the environment, because cars use lots of gas and give off pollution. Green buildings are often built on developed land, so that the buildings don’t destroy forests.

    Marty Dettling is project manager for a building that put these ideas into action.  The Solaire has been called the country’s first green high rise building.  According to Dettling, “We’ve reduced our energy use by one third and our water by 50 percent.”

    The Solaire cuts energy in part by using solar power. “On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun’s energy into electricity,” Dettling explained.

    The Solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room.  In addition, the building has lots of windows, allowing: people to use the sun for light during the day. The Solaire cuts water by reusing it.

    Not everyone is eager to move into a green building, however. Some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than more traditional energy sources. Anyhow, Holowka said, “It’s going to be big.”

1. In the second paragraph, the underlined words “the building” most probably refer to _____.

A. an ordinary building

B. an energy-saving building

C. a green-colored building

D. a building in Washington,D. C.

2. A green building is often built on an area of land ______.

A. which has thick forests around

B. which has already been used for buildings

C. where people of high income live.

D. where traveling around by car is most convenient

3. When Holowka says in the last paragraph, “It’s going to be big”, she means that green buildings _____.

A. will be more comfortable

B. will become popular in the future

C. will be more environmentally friendly

D. will take the place of traditional buildings

4. What is the main subject discussed in the text?

A. Dettling designed the first green building in the U. S.

B. Energy shortage calls for buildings of new design.

C. Green buildings help protectお environment.

D. The Solaire serves as a model of high buildings.

    These days a green building means more than just the color of the paint. Green building can also refer to environ mentally friendly houses, factories, and offices.

    Green building means “reducing the impact (影響) of the building on the land”, Taryn Holowka of the U. S. Green Building Council in Washington, D. C. said.

    According to Holowka, buildings account for (占了) 65 percent of total U.S. electricity use.

    But green buildings can reduce energy and water use. Also, the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways, so that people can drive their cars less. That could be good for the environment, because cars use lots of gas and give off pollution. Green buildings are often built on developed land, so that the buildings don’t destroy forests.

    Marty Dettling is project manager for a building that put these ideas into action.  The Solaire has been called the country’s first green high rise building.  According to Dettling, “We’ve reduced our energy use by one third and our water by 50 percent.”

    The Solaire cuts energy in part by using solar power. “On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun’s energy into electricity,” Dettling explained.

    The Solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room.  In addition, the building has lots of windows, allowing: people to use the sun for light during the day. The Solaire cuts water by reusing it.

    Not everyone is eager to move into a green building, however. Some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than more traditional energy sources. Anyhow, Holowka said, “It’s going to be big.”

1. In the second paragraph, the underlined words “the building” most probably refer to _____.

A. an ordinary building

B. an energy-saving building

C. a green-colored building

D. a building in Washington,D. C.

2. A green building is often built on an area of land ______.

A. which has thick forests around

B. which has already been used for buildings

C. where people of high income live.

D. where traveling around by car is most convenient

3. When Holowka says in the last paragraph, “It’s going to be big”, she means that green buildings _____.

A. will be more comfortable

B. will become popular in the future

C. will be more environmentally friendly

D. will take the place of traditional buildings

4. What is the main subject discussed in the text?

A. Dettling designed the first green building in the U. S.

B. Energy shortage calls for buildings of new design.

C. Green buildings help protectお environment.

D. The Solaire serves as a model of high buildings.

閱讀理解

　　These days a green building means more than just the color of the paint. Green building can also refer to environmentally friendly houses, factories, and offices.

　　Green building means “reducing the impact(影響) of the building on the land”. Taryn Holowka of the U. S. Green Building Council in Washington. D.C. said.

　　According to Holowka, building account for(占了) 65 percent of total U. S. electricity use. But green building can reduce energy and water use. Also, the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways. so that people can drive their cars less. That could be good for the environment, because cars use lots of gas and give off pollution. Green buildings are often built on developed land, so that the buildings don't destroy forests.

　　Marty Dealing is project manger for a building that put these ideas into action. The Solaire has been called the country's first green high－rise building. According to Dettling, “We've reduced our energy use by one－third and our water by 50 percent.”

　　The Solaire cuts energy in past by using solar power, “On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun's energy into electricity,” Dettling explained.

　　The Solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room. In addition, the building has lots of windows, allowing people to use the sun for light during the day. The Solaire cuts water reusing it.

　　Not everyone is eager to move into a green building, wowever, some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than more traditional energy sources. Anyhow, Holowka said, “It's going to be big.”

1．In the second paragraph, the underlined words “the building” most probably refer to ________.

[　　]

A．a(chǎn)n ordinary building

B．a(chǎn)n energy－saving building

C．a(chǎn) green－colored building

D．a(chǎn) building in Washington D. C.

2．A green building is often built on an area of land ________.

[　　]

A．which has thick forests around

B．which has already been for buildings

C．where people of high income live

D．where traveling around by car is most convenient

3．When Holowka says in the last paragraph, “It's going to be big”, she means that green buildings ________.

[　　]

A．will be more comfortable

B．will become popular in future

C．will be more environmentally friend

D．will take the place of traditional building

4．When is the main subject discussed in the text?

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A．Detting designed the first green building in the U. S.

B．Energy shortage calls for buildings of new design.

C．Green building helps save environment.

D．The Solaire serves as a model of high building