Question

Green building refers to both a structure and the using of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle. Green buildings 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 U. S. Green Building Council (评议会）in Washington, D, C, said. According to Holowka, building accounts 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 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 puts 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.A green building is often built on an area of land ________.

A. where traveling around by car is most convenient

B. which has thick forests around

C. where people of high income live

D. which has already been for buildings

2.A green building means ________.

A. a building that uses no electricity

B. a green-colored building

C. a building occupying less land

D. a building that saves energy and water

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 be more environmentally friendly

C. will become popular in future

D. will take the place of traditional buildings

Answer

1.D

2.D

3.C

【解析】本文介绍了节能楼房对环境有保护作用。虽然有些人现在还不能接受，但以后会受欢迎的。

1.D推理判断题。根据第三段Green buildings are often built on developed land so that the buildings don't destroy forests.可知，绿色建筑往往建在已开发的土地上，这样建筑物就不会毁坏森林。故选D。

2.D细节理解题。根据第三段第一句green buildings can reduce energy and water use可知，D项正确。

3.C词义猜测题。根据最后一段中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.（然而，不是每个人都愿意搬进a green building，一些人认为太阳能板比传统的能源花钱更多。）再根据下文的Anyhow（不管怎样），可推知a green building的前景是美好的，慢慢地会受欢迎的。故选C项。