Model Test Six

Model Test Six

The part of the environmental movement (that draws my firm’s attention)is the design of cities’buildings and products. When we designed America’s first so-called “green”office building in New York two decades ago, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the idea that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to come.

Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for indoor use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis revealed indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering

and carpet. So far 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these materials down to the molecules, looking for ways to make them safe for people and planet Home builders can now use materials [---- such as paints that release significantly _reduced___ amounts of organic compounds ---] that don’t _destroy_the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, however, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad”but on creating completely healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil or reused by industry again and again. As a matter of fact, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already developed a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable.

Look at it this way: No one starts out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial

systems are inevitably causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So instead of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are adopting a positive approach.

We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a beneficial effect on the world. It is not just the building industry, either. Entire cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they ant to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.

Model Test Four

https://www.360docs.net/doc/9415121902.html,plete:

Having all parts, details, facts etc included and with nothing missing.

Eg. The captain ordered a complete baggage check.

The party didn't seem complete without Clare.

Buy one of those plates every month until your collection is complete.

2.Full: complete/total including all parts or details.

Eg. Please write your full name and address on the form.

We have a full range of new cars.

I still don't think he's telling us the full story.

Weissman and I are in full agreement on this issue.

3. Total: complete and affecting or including everything.

The sales campaign was a total

disaster.

A total ban on cigarette advertising.

Total sales of 200,000 per year.

4.Whole: all of sth.; ENTIRE

You have your whole life ahead of you!

His whole attitude bugs me.

The whole thing just makes sick.

A whole series of embarrassing defeats.

I thought the whole point of the meeting was to decide which offer to accept.

You are my best friend in the whole wide world.

5. Entire: only before noun the entire group, amount, period of time etc is used when you want to emphasize what you are saying.

The entire staff. We spent the entire afternoon gossiping.

Indicate:

1.to show that a particular situation exists or that sth is likely to be true: Eg. The survey results seem to indicate a connection between poor housing conditions and bad health.

2. to direct someone's attention to sth, for example by pointing.

Eg. "she is the one i was telling you about,"whispered Toby, indicating a girl in a cheap cotton dress.

3.To say or do sth to make your wishes, intentions etc clear.

Eg. The Russians have already indicated their willingness to cooperate Ralph patted the sofa to indicate that she should join him.

Demonstrate:

1.To show or prove sth. Clearly.

Eg. These findings clearly demonstrated the fact that unemployment leads to poor health. Display：

1.To show goods for sale in a shop, or paintings, historical objects etc in a public place.

Eg. Shop windows displaying the latest fashions

2.To clearly show a feeling , attitude or quality by what you do or say

Eg. All the musicians displayed considerable skill.

True:

1.Not false. Based on facts and not imagined or invented.

Eg. No, honestly, it's a true story.

2.Your true emotions, beliefs, opinions etc are the ones that you really have and not the one that you pretend to have.

Eg. Her true motives only emerged later.

3.True love/ courage/freedom: strong and has all the qualities that it should have

Eg. True courage includes the recognition of your own fear.

Real:

1.Not artificial.

Eg. Is that ring made of real gold? 2.Not imaginary.

Eg. The children know that Santa Claus is not a real person.

3.True.

Eg. John later told me the real reason

for his absence.

4.Most important.

Eg. The government has failed to deal with the real issues.

Genuine:

1.A genuine feeling, desires etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to fell in order to deceive people; sincere.

Eg. The reforms are motivated by a genuine concern for the disabled/

2.Real:

Eg. It's either a genuine diamond or a very good fake.

Given: prep used to say that sth is not surprising when you consider the situation it happened in; considering.考虑到

Eg. Given the circumstances, you've

coped well.

Given that there was so little time, i think they've done a good job. Provided:Conj. Used to that sth will only be possible if sth else happens or is done.只要

Eg. I don't mind Guy coming with us, provided he pays for his own meals.

Sure you can borrow the car, providing you get it back to me before 10 o'clock.

Peculiar:

1. Strange, unfamiliar and a little surprising, esp. In a way that is unpleasant or worrying.