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關於房屋的大小事(下) A Brief Look at the History of Houses
A Brief Look at the History of Houses
#混合題型 #環境·衛生
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無論是混凝土公寓樓還是木屋，天氣在房屋的建造和維護中都扮演著重要的角色。
>> 冷冷喝最對味 歐洲餐桌上的紅與粉From Red to Pink: Europe’s Coolest Soups
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Whether it’s a concrete apartment building or a wooden house, weather plays a big role in the construction and maintenance of homes.
Rain
One of the biggest factors that comes into play is rainfall. Leaky roofs, which usually require expensive repairs, are a common problem. However, there are several other areas, such as skylights and chimneys, where water can seep into houses if the sealing material is damaged. If not properly addressed, water leakage can result in serious damage as rot and mold take root.
Another area where water poses a threat to homes is related to a structure’s foundation. More specifically, a building’s stability is partially dependent on how well the soil surrounding it can absorb rain. When there is too much water to be drained away by the soil, basement leaks can occur. In fact, it has been estimated that 98% of basements in the United States are prone to some type of water damage.
Snow
In addition to the substantial damage to houses caused by rain, another form of precipitation poses a potential problem in certain climates. Snow, particularly the variety with a wet, heavy form, is a threat, so builders typically factor this in when constructing roofs to ensure they don’t sag, crack, or collapse under the strain.
Sun and Wind
Meanwhile, other elements, namely the sun and wind, also impact homes over time. The strong heat in some regions takes a heavy toll on wood, weakening it and causing it to age faster than normal. High wind, such as that found in hurricanes, tornadoes, and other powerful storm systems, can tear off parts of houses. Thus, good home construction and maintenance are essential.
1. What disagreement is mentioned in the passage? (單選題)
(A) How to best maintain a house and an apartment.
(B) Why humans developed permanent homes.
(C) What the best type of housing material is.
(D) When the first houses were built.
2. Which word in the Day 1 passage means “moving from one place to another instead of living in one specific place all of the time”? (簡答)
_________________________________________
3. According to the Day 2 passage, why does a water leak cause serious damage if it is not handled appropriately? (簡答)
Because _________________________________________
4. Fill in the blanks with the information contained in the Day 2 passage about the impacts of weather conditions on houses.(填空)
Weather Conditions
Impacts on Houses
_____a_____
It may tear houses apart.
_____b_____ A housetop may collapse because of it.
_____c_____ It can make wood less strong and cause it to become old quicker.
>> 冷冷喝最對味 歐洲餐桌上的紅與粉From Red to Pink: Europe’s Coolest Soups
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Words in Use
●●n. 維護，維持；維修，保養（皆不可數）This organization is responsible for the maintenance of international peace.
維持世界和平是這個組織的責任。A thorough maintenance check had been carried out before the plane took off.
該班機起飛前先進行了一次徹底的維修檢查。Regular maintenance of the park ensures a safe and pleasant environment. 定期維護公園可確保環境安全且舒適。
多益藍色英檢中高高中 Level 5●●n. 地基；基礎；建立，創建；基金會；粉底液=establishmentFirst the workers laid the foundation. Then they built the walls.
首先工人們打好地基，然後把牆砌起來。George’s good command of English laid a solid foundation for his success as a businessman.
喬治流利的英文為做為一名成功的商人奠下紮實的基礎。The foundation of the university took place fifty years ago.
這所大學創立於 50 年前。My aunt works for the Save the Children Foundation.
我阿姨在《救助兒童基金會》工作。多益金色英檢中級高中 Level 4●●vt. 吸收；理解Sponges are used to absorb liquids.
海綿可用來吸收液體。I couldn’t absorb everything I read.
所有讀過的東西我並非都能理解。I was so absorbed in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
I was so buried in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 4●vt. & n. 排掉（液體）vt. 耗盡，使枯竭The water in the bathtub should be drained first.
浴缸的水應該先放掉。Many African countries have had a problem with brain drain over the years.
多年來，非洲許多國家一直都有人才外流的問題。The dirty water drained out of the washing machine.
髒水從洗衣機中排出。The war drained the country's resources.
這場戰爭耗盡了該國的資源。I poured cleaner into the drain to remove the clog.
我把清潔劑倒進排水管來清掉堵塞。多益金色英檢中級高中 Level 3●vt. 估計，預估It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。Please give me a rough estimate of how much time you'll need to complete the project.
你需要花多久時間完成這件案子，請給我一個大約的數字。
多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 4●vi. 破裂vt. 解開（密碼）n. 裂縫Most of the eggs Erin bought cracked when she dropped her basket.
大部分艾琳買的蛋在她的籃子掉到地上時都破了。After hours of trial and error, Ted cracked the code.
經過好幾個小時的反覆試驗後，泰迪終於解開密碼了。
Dad won’t allow me to go skating today because of the dangerous cracks in the ice.
老爸今天不讓我去溜冰，因為冰上有危險的裂縫。The police will spare no effort to crack down on the underworld.
警方將全力掃黑。多益金色英檢中級高中 Level 4●vt. （肌肉）拉傷，損傷，拉緊，盡力vi. 拉緊n. 緊張，壓力，拉緊，損傷=sprainAlthough strong, bones will break if placed under enough strain.
骨頭雖然硬，但若拉力夠大骨頭還是會斷掉的。The rope strained to pull the heavy weight so much that it finally broke.
繩子拉重物拉得過緊，導致它最後斷掉了。The editors are under great strain because the deadline is approaching.
編輯們因為截稿期限快到了，所以現在很緊張。Reading in low light can put an uncomfortable strain on a person's eyes.
在昏暗的燈光下閱讀可能會給人的眼睛造成不舒服的損害。Jason strained a muscle in his back carrying those heavy boxes.
傑森因為搬了那些很重的箱子而拉傷某塊背肌。I strained my eyes to read those tiny words on the blackboard.
我竭盡眼力想把黑板上的小字唸出來。Long hours of computer use can put a strain on your eyes.
長時間使用電腦會造成眼睛疲勞。多益藍色英檢中高高中 Level 5●●●●●precipitation[prɪ͵sɪpɪˋteʃən]n. （雨或雪的）降落●●●●sag[sæg]vi. 下陷；下垂●seep[sip]vi. 滲出，漏出●skylight[ˋskaɪ͵laɪt]n. 天窗●●leakage[ˋlikɪdʒ]n. 洩漏，漏損量●vt. 拿;帶......去;搭乘;花費，需要(時間、精力等)n. 看法Do you know who took my book?
你知道誰拿走我的書嗎?
Eric took his children to the amusement park.
艾瑞克帶他的小孩到遊樂園。
Grace takes a bus to work every day.
葛瑞絲每天搭公車去上班。
It took me five hours to finish the book.
我花了 5 個小時看完那本書。
What's your take on this issue?
你對這個議題的看法為何?
We should all learn to give and take.
我們都應該學會互相讓步。
Julie's demanding job has taken a toll on her health.
茱莉吃力的工作已經對她的健康造成損害。If you don't take my words seriously, you'll certainly fail the finals.
假如你不把我的話當一回事，你期末考一定過不了。Men now take on more responsibility at home than before.
比起以前，男性現在承擔更多家務的責任。高中 Level 1●a. 依賴的，依靠的（與介詞 on 並用）n. 扶養親屬，眷屬（= dependant〔英〕）The elderly are often dependent on their children for many things.
老人在很多事情上時常依賴子女。Your success is dependent on your effort.
成功與否要視你的努力而定。While he was stationed in Germany, Colonel Smith took his dependents with him.
史密斯上校駐紮在德國時，他把家人一塊兒帶去。多益藍色英檢中級高中 Level 4Practical Phrases
●result in...引起 / 導致……= contribute to= lead to= give rise toSometimes, hesitation can result in missed opportunities.
有時候，猶豫不決會造成錯失良機。●pose a threat to對……造成威脅Global warming is posing a threat to human survival.
全球暖化正對人類生存構成威脅。●be / become dependent on依賴……；視……而定The elderly are often dependent on their children for many things.
老人在很多事情上時常依賴子女。Your success is dependent on your effort.
成功與否要視你的努力而定。●be prone to + N/V-ing可能……= be liable to●factor... in / factor in...把⋯⋯因素列入考慮You should factor in shopping expenses when figuring out the total cost of the trip.
你在計算旅程的總費用時，應該把購物的費用算進去。●take a toll on對⋯⋯造成損害Julie's demanding job has taken a toll on her health.
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