500 bài Đọc hiểu ôn thi Tiếng anh lớp 12 có đáp án (Đề 22)

  • 1Làm xong biết đáp án, phương pháp giải chi tiết.
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  • 4Biết điểm yếu và có hướng giải pháp cải thiện

Câu 1:

Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
B. Successfully green building projects all over the world
C. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Câu 2:

According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _________.

A. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century

B. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognized then

C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
D. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
Câu 3:

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A. rays of the sun  
B. recycled materials    
C. green builders 
D. solar panels
Câu 4:

The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means _________.

A. systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays
B. devices that monitor changes in temperature
C. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
D. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
Câu 5:

What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?

A. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably

B. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
C. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones
D. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating system
Câu 6:

The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means _________.

A. being notified       
B. being certified        
C. being inspected 
D. being launched
Câu 7:

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
Câu 8:

According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?

A. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world
B. They are more economical and produce no pollution
C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries
D. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens