Задание 11
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Пропуск |
A | B | C | D | E |
F |
| Часть предложения | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Answers:
A — 1: are built on the ground
B — 4: being environmentally friendly
C — 2: are usually very organic
D — 6: is that these homes are safe from fire
E — 7: can be difficult due to the construction
F — 5: building materials and lifestyle
Earth-sheltered homes
Earth-sheltered or simply underground homes are one of those creations by man, which brings him closer to nature. Unlike the normal traditional houses that __are built on the ground__, these earth-sheltered homes are built using the shelter of the ground. Earth-sheltered homes can be easily made in hilly areas.
The basic idea behind the construction of such a house is that they are built with the idea of __being environmentally friendly__ and each of these homes is built entirely different from each other.
The construction of these homes is usually done according to the shape of the area where the house is built. Their designs __are usually very organic__ to the nature. The early earth houses which were initially built lacked windows. Modern day earth-sheltered homes though have windows as well as any other facility that the people living there might require.
Some of the major benefits of earth-sheltered homes are that they are naturally insulating. This makes them cool in the summer and cozy and warm in the winter. Another advantage __is that these homes are safe from fire__ and are well protected from earthquakes as well as wind-storms. Many earth-sheltered homes are also defended against intruders since there is usually only one entry.
As everything has its pros and cons, earth-sheltered homes also do. The interior decoration of these homes, like placing the furniture or huge paintings, __can be difficult due to the construction__. These homes also have dark spaces inside and for this reason, lots of lighting is essential.
Earth-sheltered homes are one of the greenest housing designs that combines Mother Nature with eco-friendly __building materials and lifestyle__.
