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Energy efficiency is one of the top_____in Dockside Green, one of the eco-communities.

A. privileges B. priorities

C.possibilities D. preferences

B

【解析】

试题分析:句意:能源效率是生态社区之一的Dockside Green最优先考虑的事情之一,A. privileges特权, B. priorities优先考虑的事情,C.possibilities可能性,D. preferences偏爱,所以选B。

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A. unpopular. B. unpleasant.

C. unclear. D. unconscious.

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A. They should study less and less.

B. They should stay longer outdoors.

C. They should wear sun-glasses.

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5.A. or B. but C. when D. while

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