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WorksheetsAre green buildings too costly? (Unlock 4 RW U7R1 extra Qs)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
1. The article says environmentally-friendly buildings reduce …
electricity bills
waste and pollution
maintenance costs
property and rental costs
2. What does the article say is one drawback of ‘green’ buildings?
higher construction costs
they are expensive to operate
people think they are old-fashioned
they still rely on some traditional energy sources
3. Howe Dell school generates energy using ...
solar panels
a waterwheel
biomass
a wind turbine
4. Howe Dell school uses rainwater …
for drinking water
to wash clothes
to flush toilets
for student showers
5. What is the name of the eco-friendly house in Wales mentioned in the article?
Star Wars House
Hobbit House
Harry Potter House
Avengers House
6. The roof of the eco-friendly house is made of ...
mud and grass
solar panels
traditional tiles
recycled wood
7. Water for the house comes from …
recycling bathwater
the sea
a local reservoir
a nearby river
8. One criticism of building eco-friendly homes in the UK is …
solar panels don't create enough energy
they are not very popular
they do not support wi-fi
electricity workers will lose their jobs
9. Why might some businesses be interested in green features?
they will help them to make a profit
they will be a useful marketing tool
they will help them to reduce pollution
they will require less maintenance
10. How much global energy use does the construction sector account for?
20-30%
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
11. Where does the article say construction sector energy use is higher?
The UK
The USA
The Gulf States
The developing world
