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 systems.

The word "they " in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A.rays of the sun
B.recycled materials
C.green builders
D.solar panels

The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A.an example
B.making a mistake
C.the country
D.sticking out the tongue

Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.posture
B.gesture
C.distance
D.eye movement

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 recognised 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

The word "intimacy " in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.enjoyment
B.closeness
C.strength
D.agreement

According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, an American child is expected to ______.
A.stand close to the person
B.look directly at the person
C.raise his/her eyebrows
D.point a finger at the person

(26)
A.In addition
B.Otherwise
C.For example
D.However

(27)
A.which
B.who
C.what
D.whom

(24)
A.on
B.at
C.in
D.for