Test II

Match words in columns A and B (synonym match):

A B

1. craftsmanship a). acquaintance b). connection

c). relationship d). mastery

2. lavish a). regular b). rich

c). habitual d). ordinary

3. to speed up a). to compose b). to elaborate

c). to accelerate d). to establish

4. additional a). surplus b). precise

c). definite d). considerable

5. to seek a). to treat b). to aspire

c). to belong d). to cultivate

6. solar a). heliac b). easy

c). tranquil d). gentle

7. to appeal a). to resume b). to proceed

c). to evolve d). to attract

8. to prefer a). to select b). to mark

c). to distinguish d). to discern

9. to interact a). to perceive b). to cooperate

c). to observe d). to respect

10. to enable a). to worship b). to spare

c). to regret d). to allow

Test III

Select the best possible answer out of the choices from the list to the statements (multiple choice):

1. New modern home buyers are looking for .… .

a. the simple integration of new technologies and building additions.

b. houses that they can sell for a profit in the near future.

c. efficient homes with room to grow.

d. with bigger garages with a shop area.

2. The latest new homeowner trends … .

a. are extremely provident.

b. focus on quality.

c. are exceptionally eco-friendly.

d. differentiate in conformity with the gender.

3. Those who are particularly energy-savvy, … .

a. seek smart programmable thermostats that they can adjust remotely using a mobile device.

b. evaluate the local utility company’s time-of-use rates, and operate when electricity rates are the lowest.

c. seek smart passive house designs with a tight building envelope, smart roofs and energy efficient windows.

d. seek power outlets with USB ports that make it simple to plug in a lamp and charge a phone at the same time.

4. To appeal to the female consumer, the latest trend is to construct dwellings … .

a. with Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators, that let display favorite pictures as well as seek recipes from a built-in touch-screen monitor.

b. that make homemaking simpler with larger kitchens, more storage spaces and bigger washing areas.

c. with energy-efficient dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers tap.

d. which could be managed with a simple touch of a button, even when the homeowner is away.

5. Men tend to gravitate toward homes … .

a. with installed standby generators that a homeowner can turn on or off from a computer or mobile device.

b. where it is easy to convert spaces as the needs of their family change.

c. which include the installation of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems and systems that recover energy.

d. with bigger garages with a shop area and a space in the house to entertain friends.