9.When we think of green buildings,we tend to think of new ones-the kind of modern,solar-paneled masterpieces that make the covers of architecture magazines.
But the US has more than 100million existing homes,and it would be incredibly (1)Bto tear them all down and (2)C them with greener versions.
An enormous amount of energy and resources went into the construction of those houses.And it would take an average of 65years for the (3)A carbon emissions (排放) from a(an) (4)Cenergy-efficient(节能)home to make up for the (5)Dlost by destroying an old one.
So in the broadest sense,the greenest home is the one that has already been built.But at the same time,(6)A half of US carbon emissions come from heating,cooling and powering our (7)Coffices and other buildings."You can't deal with climate (8)D without dealing with existing buildings,"says Richard Moe,the president of the National Trust.
With some exceptions,the oldest homes tend to be the (9)Denergy-efficient.Houses built before 1939use about 50% more energy per square foot than those built after 2000,mainly due to the tiny cracks and gaps that (10)Aover time and let in more outside (11)B.
(12)C,there are a vast number of relatively simple changes that can green older homes,from (13)A ones like Lincoln's Cottage to your own postwar home.And efficiency upgrades(升级)can save more than just the earth; they can help (14)Bproperty owners from rising power (15)B.
But the US has more than 100million existing homes,and it would be incredibly (1)Bto tear them all down and (2)C them with greener versions.
An enormous amount of energy and resources went into the construction of those houses.And it would take an average of 65years for the (3)A carbon emissions (排放) from a(an) (4)Cenergy-efficient(节能)home to make up for the (5)Dlost by destroying an old one.
So in the broadest sense,the greenest home is the one that has already been built.But at the same time,(6)A half of US carbon emissions come from heating,cooling and powering our (7)Coffices and other buildings."You can't deal with climate (8)D without dealing with existing buildings,"says Richard Moe,the president of the National Trust.
With some exceptions,the oldest homes tend to be the (9)Denergy-efficient.Houses built before 1939use about 50% more energy per square foot than those built after 2000,mainly due to the tiny cracks and gaps that (10)Aover time and let in more outside (11)B.
(12)C,there are a vast number of relatively simple changes that can green older homes,from (13)A ones like Lincoln's Cottage to your own postwar home.And efficiency upgrades(升级)can save more than just the earth; they can help (14)Bproperty owners from rising power (15)B.
1.A.terrible | B.wasteful | C.wonderful | D.useful |
2.A.put | B.build | C.replace | D.take |
3.A.reduced | B.increased | C.used | D.destroyed |
4.A.old | B.fashionable | C.new | D.beautiful |
5.A.magazines | B.trees | C.materials | D.resources |
6.A.nearly | B.hardly | C.rarely | D.mostly |
7.A.libraries | B.schools | C.homes | D.stores |
8.A.improvement | B.appearance | C.stability | D.change |
9.A.most | B.really | C.very | D.least |
10.A.expand | B.narrow | C.strengthen | D.weaken |
11.A.dust | B.air | C.smoke | D.water |
12.A.Oppositely | B.Unfortunately | C.Fortunately | D.Frankly |
13.A.historic | B.worthless | C.ordinary | D.meaningless |
14.A.charge | B.protect | C.punish | D.warn |
15.A.prices | B.costs | C.businesses | D.bargains |
8.Learning how to be patient with people can be challenging for some people.After all,not everybody is gifted with great(1)Aood news is that it is something that can be (2)Dand eventually perfected.
When the customer before you takes ages to(3)Ahis or her groceries,you tap your foot impatiently and cough every now and then to remind the (4)Cto move quickly; but no,he is still not (5)B.It takes all of your power not to make a scene.However,if you (6)Athat customer to be someone you like,then you will find yourself not getting too (7)D,right?
So the next time you find yourself losing patience with somebody,simply think of that person to be someone you really (8)Aand your patience will last longer.
The second step on how to be patient with people involves whistling.When you whistle a(9)Btune,you are instantly in good (10)C.You can hum(哼) your favorite song if you can't whistle-it really doesn't make a(n)(11)B.What's important here is that you did something that makes you feel good.And when you feel good,you are more (12)Cto be patient with the people around you.
When you're stressed,it's almost impossible to learn how to be patient with people.You've got to find a way to (13)Afirst.If you know you're going to be in a situation where your patience will be tested,get yourself a massage(按摩) first.Remember:the more stressed you are,the (14)Dyou'll lose your temper.
Learning how to be patient with people is not a (15)Ain life.You've seen people who manage to survive day to day with unbelievably short tempers after all.
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When the customer before you takes ages to(3)Ahis or her groceries,you tap your foot impatiently and cough every now and then to remind the (4)Cto move quickly; but no,he is still not (5)B.It takes all of your power not to make a scene.However,if you (6)Athat customer to be someone you like,then you will find yourself not getting too (7)D,right?
So the next time you find yourself losing patience with somebody,simply think of that person to be someone you really (8)Aand your patience will last longer.
The second step on how to be patient with people involves whistling.When you whistle a(9)Btune,you are instantly in good (10)C.You can hum(哼) your favorite song if you can't whistle-it really doesn't make a(n)(11)B.What's important here is that you did something that makes you feel good.And when you feel good,you are more (12)Cto be patient with the people around you.
When you're stressed,it's almost impossible to learn how to be patient with people.You've got to find a way to (13)Afirst.If you know you're going to be in a situation where your patience will be tested,get yourself a massage(按摩) first.Remember:the more stressed you are,the (14)Dyou'll lose your temper.
Learning how to be patient with people is not a (15)Ain life.You've seen people who manage to survive day to day with unbelievably short tempers after all.
1.A.patience | B.generosity | C.elegance | D.strength |
2.A.ignored | B.stressed | C.rejected | D.learned |
3.A.pay for | B.apply for | C.ask for | D.care for |
4.A.assistant | B.friend | C.customer | D.patient |
5.A.standing up | B.hurrying up | C.getting up | D.giving up |
6.A.imagine | B.allow | C.believe | D.refer |
7.A.puzzled | B.shocked | C.amused | D.annoyed |
8.A.adore | B.hate | C.recognize | D.know |
9.A.swift | B.happy | C.loud | D.sad |
10.A.circumstances | B.preparations | C.spirits | D.places |
11.A.mistake | B.difference | C.effort | D.scene |
12.A.friendly | B.lovely | C.likely | D.lonely |
13.A.relax | B.escape | C.reward | D.whistle |
14.A.later | B.slower | C.better | D.faster |
15.A.must | B.possibility | C.ability | D.choice |