Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each...

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates______.

A. safe, organic, recycled materials

B. new wood, stone, or concrete

C. debris from a demolished building

D. materials from a landfill

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

19 tháng 8 2019

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Theo đoạn 2, thiết kế thân thiện với môi trường kết hợp _______.

A. vật liệu tái chế hữu cơ an toàn B. gỗ, đá hoặc bê tông mới

C. mảnh vỡ từ một tòa nhà bị phá hủy D. vật liệu từ bãi rác

Thông tin: Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

Tạm dịch: Ngày nay, các kiến trúc sư có thể lập kế hoạch và thiết kế một tòa nhà sử dụng vật liệu tái chế, chẳng hạn như gỗ, bê tông, đá hoặc kim loại. Những vật liệu này được tận dụng từ việc phá hủy một tòa nhà cũ và có thể được kết hợp một cách thích hợp một công trình mới. Kiến trúc sư và giám sát thi công cũng có thể chọn tái chế nhiều phần hữu cơ của tòa nhà bị phá hủy, như cửa gỗ, cửa sổ và các loại kính khác, gốm sứ, giấy và vải vóc.

Chọn A

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 concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green,” has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S. culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

14 tháng 10 2018

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 concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green,” has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S. culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable.” Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which include consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S. government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of old buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that was once asbestos-based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates _____________ .

A. safe, organic, recycled materials

B. new wood, stone, or concrete

C. debris from a demolished building

D. materials from a landfill

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

14 tháng 10 2018

Chọn A

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. The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

18 tháng 8 2017

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true?

A. All construction follows the concept of sustainable architecture.

B. Sustainable buildings do not overuse electricity, oil, or gas.

C. Today’s cleaning products and appliances harm the environment.

D. Construction of “green” buildings is an old idea

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

18 tháng 8 2017

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Theo đoạn 1, điều nào dưới đây là đúng?

A. Tất cả các công trình xây dựng đi theo khái niệm kiến trúc bền vững.

B. Các tòa nhà bền vững không lạm dụng điện, dầu hoặc khí đốt.

C. Ngày nay, các sản phẩm và thiết bị làm sạch làm hại môi trường.

D. Xây dựng các công trình xanh là một ý tưởng cũ.

Thông tin: Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the overutilization of energy or natural resources.

Tạm dịch: Các tòa nhà bền vững là những tòa nhà không đặt áp lực lên môi trường hoặc dựa vào việc sử dụng quá mức năng lượng hoặc tài nguyên thiên nhiên.

Chọn B

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. The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

4 tháng 7 2018

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

The word “prevalent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.

A. rare

B. unusual

C. widespread

D. valuable

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

4 tháng 7 2018

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu, từ vựng

Giải thích:

prevalent (adj): phổ biến, thịnh hành

rare (adj): hiếm unusual (adj): khác thường

widespread (adj): lan rộng valuable (adj): có giá trị

=> prevalent = widespread

Thông tin: The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture.

Tạm dịch: Khái niệm về ý thức bảo vệ môi trường, hay còn gọi là “sống xanh”, đã trở nên phổ biến hơn trong văn hóa Hoa Kỳ thế kỷ hai mươi mốt.

Chọn C

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. The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

5 tháng 6 2019

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

In paragraph 1, the author implies that _______.

A. some companies manufacture vehicles that are not powered by gasoline

B. the concept of being green has not influenced manufacture

C. uses of alternative energy are apparent to the consumer

D. all buildings impose on the environment

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

5 tháng 6 2019

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Ở đoạn 1, tác giả ngụ ý_________.

A. một số công ty chế tạo phương tiện không chạy bằng xăng dầu

B. khái niệm xanh chưa ảnh hưởng đến sản xuất

C. sử dụng năng lượng thay thế phổ biến đối với người tiêu dùng

D. tất cả các tòa nhà đều đặt áp lực lên môi trường

Thông tin: It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy.

Tạm dịch: Nó đã bắt đầu ảnh hưởng đến việc sản xuất mọi thứ, từ các sản phẩm tẩy rửa gia dụng không độc hại đến những chiếc xe cơ giới được cung cấp bởi các nguồn năng lượng thay thế.

Chọn A

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. The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

20 tháng 12 2018

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

In paragraph 2, the word “salvaged” is closest in meaning to_______.

A. lost

B. destroyed

C. buried

D. saved

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

20 tháng 12 2018

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu, từ vựng

Giải thích:

salvaged: được tận dụng

lost: mất destroyed: bị phá hủy

buried: được chôn saved: giữ lại, để dành

=> salvaged = saved

Thông tin: These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction.

Tạm dịch: Những vật liệu này được tận dụng từ việc phá hủy một tòa nhà cũ và có thể được kết hợp một cách thích hợp một công trình mới.

Chọn D

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. The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

11 tháng 11 2018

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to________.

A. the EPA

B. the site crew

C. architects and environmental scientists

D. the materials from the demolition

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DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

11 tháng 11 2018

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Từ “they” ở đoạn 3 đề cập đến_________.

A. EPA (Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường của chính phủ Hoa Kỳ)

B. đội xây dựng

C. các kiến trúc sư và nhà khoa học môi trường

D. các vật liệu từ việc phá hủy

Thông tin: They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA).

Tạm dịch: Họ phải đánh giá các vật liệu từ việc phá hủy và xác định những vật liệu đó chứa gì, và liệu chúng có đáp ứng các tiêu chuẩn của Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường của chính phủ Hoa Kỳ (EPA).

Chọn D

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. The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

25 tháng 9 2017

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.

The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity.

Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.

A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in a debris from a demolition site EXCEPT

A. cellulose

B. mercury

C. asbestos

D. lead

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Dương Hoàn Anh

25 tháng 9 2017

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Trong đoạn 3, tác giả đã đề cập đến tất cả các vật liệu nguy hiểm sau đây được tìm thấy trong một mảnh vỡ từ một địa điểm phá hủy NGOẠI TRỪ_________.

A. xenluloza B. thủy ngân C. amiăng D. chì

Thông tin: If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable.... The same- assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury.

Tạm dịch: Nếu các mảnh vụn từ việc phá hủy có chứa các vật liệu nguy hiểm có hại cho môi trường hoặc người tiêu dùng, chẳng hạn như amiăng, thì vật liệu này không thể tận dụng được. Trong xây dựng xanh mới, cách nhiệt đã từng dựa vào amiăng có thể được thay thế bằng denim tái chế hoặc được chế tạo bằng cellulose - một vật liệu sợi có trong các sản phẩm giấy. Đánh giá tương tự áp dụng cho gỗ hoặc tấm tường được sơn bằng sơn có chứa chì độc hại. Ngoài ra, các bộ điều chỉnh lưu lượng khí và đồng hồ đo trên cả hệ thống làm nóng nước và không khí được xây dựng trước năm 1961 phải được đánh giá cẩn thận để xác định rằng chúng không chứa các chất nguy hiểm như thủy ngân.

Chọn A

Dich bài đọc:

Khái niệm về ý thức bảo vệ môi trường, hay còn gọi là “sống xanh”, đã trở nên phổ biến hơn trong văn hóa Hoa Kỳ thế kỷ hai mươi mốt. Nó đã bắt đầu ảnh hưởng đến việc sản xuất mọi thứ, từ các sản phẩm tẩy rửa gia dụng không độc hại đến những chiếc xe cơ giới được cung cấp bởi các nguồn năng lượng thay thế. Tuy nhiên, một cách để sống xanh có lẽ không rõ ràng đối với người xem nhưng có tầm quan trọng tương đương trong ý thức bảo vệ môi trường, đó là việc xây dựng các tòa nhà được coi là bền vững. Các tòa nhà bền vững là những tòa nhà không đặt áp lực lên môi trường hoặc dựa vào việc sử dụng quá mức năng lượng hoặc tài nguyên thiên nhiên. Có bốn nguyên tắc bền vững chính, bao gồm xem xét sức khỏe và sự ổn định của tất cả các sinh vật sống và sự đa dạng môi trường của chúng, cũng như các cơ hội kinh tế của nhân loại.

Kiến trúc bền vững bao gồm các kỹ thuật thiết kế thân thiện với môi trường. Trong quá khứ, việc phá hủy một tòa nhà cũ có nghĩa là tất cả hoặc hầu hết các mảnh vụn của tòa nhà sẽ kết thúc tại một bãi rác hoặc nơi xử lý chất thải. Ngày nay, các kiến trúc sư có thể lập kế hoạch và thiết kế một tòa nhà sử dụng vật liệu tái chế, chẳng hạn như gỗ, bê tông, đá hoặc kim loại. Những vật liệu này được tận dụng từ việc phá hủy một tòa nhà cũ và có thể được kết hợp một cách thích hợp một công trình mới. Kiến trúc sư và giám sát thi công cũng có thể chọn tái chế nhiều phần hữu cơ của tòa nhà bị phá hủy, như cửa gỗ, cửa sổ và các loại kính khác, gốm sứ, giấy và vải vóc.

Một vấn đề thường xảy ra là làm thế nào một đội ngũ - cho dù là đội phá hủy hay đội xây dựng xác định và phân loại những gì là rác thải và những gì có thể tái chế. Các kiến trúc sư và các nhà khoa học môi trường phải xác định liệu một vật liệu có phù hợp để sử dụng cho xây dựng mới hay không và nó sẽ tác động đến môi trường như thế nào. Họ phải đánh giá các vật liệu từ việc phá hủy và xác định những vật liệu đó chứa gì, và liệu chúng có đáp ứng các tiêu chuẩn của Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường của chính phủ Hoa Kỳ (EPA). Nếu các mảnh vụn từ việc phá hủy có chứa các vật liệu nguy hiểm có hại cho môi trường hoặc người tiêu dùng, chẳng hạn như amiăng, thì vật liệu này không thể tận dụng được. Sử dụng amiăng để cách nhiệt và như một hình thức chống cháy trong các tòa nhà và vải phổ biến trong thế kỷ XIX. Amiăng đã từng được sử dụng trong ốp tường ở các mặt của tòa nhà, cũng như trong lớp cách nhiệt trong các bức tường bên trong của ngôi nhà hoặc các công trình xây dựng khác. Trong xây dựng xanh mới, cách nhiệt đã từng dựa vào amiăng có thể được thay thế bằng denim tái chế hoặc được chế tạo bằng cellulose - một vật liệu sợi có trong các sản phẩm giấy. Đánh giá tương tự áp dụng cho gỗ hoặc tấm tường được sơn bằng sơn có chứa chì độc hại. Ngoài ra, các bộ điều chỉnh lưu lượng khí và đồng hồ đo trên cả hệ thống làm nóng nước và không khí được xây dựng trước năm 1961 phải được đánh giá cẩn thận để xác định rằng chúng không chứa các chất nguy hiểm như thủy ngân. Thủy ngân có thể gây hại cho con người và môi trường nếu nó bị đổ trong quá trình loại bỏ các thiết bị này.

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...

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

22 tháng 4 2019

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)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?

A. Improving living conditions.

B. Proving more economical eventually.

C. Being friendly to the environment.

D. Increasing work productivity.

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Dương Hoàn Anh

22 tháng 4 2019

Chọn đáp án D

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?: Câu nào dưới đây KHÔNG được nhắc đến ở đoạn 7 như một lợi ích của cao ốc xanh?

A. Improving living conditions: Cải thiện điều kiện sống

B. Proving more economical eventually: Chứng minh đến cuối cùng (các cao ốc xanh) tiết kiệm hơn

C. Being friendly to the environment: Thân thiện với môi trường

D. Increasing work productivity: Tăng năng suất lao động

Dẫn chứng (đoạn 7): Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run: Không chỉ thân thiện với môi trường, các cao ốc xanh còn cải thiện điều kiện sống và làm việc, và tiết kiệm tiền về lâu dài.

Vậy ta thấy phương án “tăng năng suất lao động” không xuất hiện. Ta chọn đáp án đúng là D.