Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Students at the Yale School of Architecture handed over the keys to a house that they designed and built to its new owners at a ceremony on Sept. 25 at 20 King Place. The ceremony held to hand over the house will mark the completion of the school's First-Year Building Project 2008. since 1967, the Yale School of Architecture has offered its first-year graduate students the opportunity to design and build a structure as a part of their education. Unique among architecture schools, this program is compulsory for all members of the class, and students frequently refer to it as their reason for applying to Yale. This year's class of 64 worked to design, develop and document an idea for a 2,100-square-foot, wheelchair-accessible, two-family house. Students had to use sustainable resources and energy-efficient technology. The budget for the project is always less than actual construction costs, and the builders-in-training had to seek supplementary donations, mostly in the form of construction materials. The result this year was a "designer" home, dressed entirely in cedar , fitted inside with Swedish-designed cabinetry and partially powered by solar energy. The floors are bamboo, another natural material prized for being quickly replenished . This year, the student-builders used a pre-cast foundation system, which, in addition to its other labor-saving virtues, uses 75% less concrete than the poured system. The first-year class of 2008 raised $100,000-worth of donated materials. But when it came to constructing the inside steps of the house, they used old drafting tables from the School of Architecture that would otherwise have been thrown out. Ground was broken in May for the house at King Place, and the whole class worked on site until the construction was finished. Question: The students at the Yale School of Architecture designed and built the house _ . Options: A: to supply the house for the poor B: to take an active part in social affairs C: to finish their required course D: to increase their interest in architecture
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Out and about Use personal stereos and mobile telephones with care. If possible, walk in the direction of oncoming traffic, in the middle of the pavement. Look after your valuables; keep your house and car keys separate from your bag. Taxi and mini cabs Whenever possible pre-book a taxi. Use a reputable company; transport forprefix = st1 /Londonmaintains a list. When traveling alone sit in the back seat. In your car Have your keys ready so that you can get straight into your parked car. Consider locking your doors when traveling and when you leave your car to pay for your fuel. You may wish to take a mobile telephone but you must have a hands-free system to use it while driving. Children Don't dress children in clothing with their name on it. Teach them not to speak to people they do not know. Teach them an emergency contact number. Public transport Plan your journey; know the timetable. If possible, try not to travel alone. Avoid sitting upstairs on a double-decker bus. Be _ with your conversation; you never know who is listening. Home security Whenever you go out, always lock the doors and close the windows. Use European Standard locks on the front and back doors and on windows. Ensure you draw the curtains after dark. Avoid displaying identification. Do not put your name on the letterbox or bell. Confirm the identity of callers. Question: Children should be advised not to . Options: A: dress too well B: speak to strangers C: use mobile telephones D: forget any telephone number
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Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS 6-15 September 2012, Jeju, Korea *Forum Addressing the world's most pressing sustainable development challenges, the Forum offers a unique platform for debates, workshops, dialogues, roundtable discussions, training courses, music and exhibitions. Events are organized by the IUCN Secretariat, IUCN Members, Commissions and partners and the host country. The Call for Contributions invites you to propose events to be considered for the Forum, part of Congress which is open to all (from 7 to 11 September 2012). *Simple stepson how to submit a proposal for the Forum 1) Click here: _ : propose an event for the Forum. 2) Go below "Sign in" and create your account. 3) Edit your proposal: Check again all the information you provide and make changes if you want to. Click on Save draft. 4) Invite co-organizers: Get people to join you in organizing the event by inviting them via e-mail. 5) Click on Submit Proposal. Basically, you have the opportunity to teach, host a discussion, give training or just show your work. Workshops (TEACH) *120 minutes session, number of people to be confirmed. *The idea is to promote understanding on a specific issue while engaging participants to share their knowledge and know-how. Knowledge Cafe (DISCUSS) *120 minutes session, suitable for 12 people at the most. *These aim to share collective knowledge (explore areas of common interest) and gain a deeper understanding of a subject and the issues involved. Conservation Campus (TRAIN) *Half day or full day modules , for up to 30 people. *It's an interactive training session where participants develop new skills and knowledge transfer on relevant conservation topics. *This type of event provides more in-depth exploration of topics aimed at building the capacity of participants. Posters (SHOW) *Your posters are meant to "display conservation work and achievements in an easy and direct way. *Owners will have time to present their... Question: We can learri from the passage that _ Options: A: the Forum will last from 6 to 15 September 2012 B: the host country is the only organizer of the Forum C: areas of common interest will be explored in Workshops D: certain procedures are required for your proposals to be considered
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Xinhua News Agency-The International Conference on Power Engineering (ICOPE) 2013, organized by the Chinese Society of Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy, opened in Wuhan, on Oct 24. More than 300 energy experts, scholars and businessmen from countries and areas including the United States, Japan, the EU, Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Nigeria, Arab and China are attending the three-day academic conference on the world's energy problems. Professor Zheng Chuguang, from the School of Energy and Power Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, gave a speech on the development of oxygen fuel technology in China, and said that settling the problem of cost ranks highest. George Saxon, vice-president of Conco Systems Inc, US, presented a report on the topic of Energy Engineer to Shape the Future. He said that the company's research and innovation are of great significance for the future and already contribute to reducing costs and improving efficiency . Professor Didier Mayer from the Ecole des Mines de Paris, France, spoke about "Wind Energy R&D Line Based on the Global Renewable Energy Status", and Professor Yasuo Koizumi of Shinshu University in Japan and Li Chun-Zhu of Curtin University of Technology in Australia also gave speeches at the conference. The academic meetings are expected to cover topics from various fields. In addition, the participants will discuss the most advanced academic research around the world, the latest progress and development trends in the various fields. The conference has attracted 232 academic papers, with 176 papers from China, and 56 from abroad. Question: Who probably attended the meeting? Options: A: Students from high schools. B: Scholars from Canada. C: Officials from governments. D: Experts from companies.
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