Here’s a quick quiz to see how good you are at guessing. Try to predict what information is required for each gap:

Questions 33-40

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

The Underground House

Design

• Built in the earth, with two floors
• The south-facing side was constructed of two layers of 33 …………..
• Photovoltaic files were attached
• A layer of foam was used to improve the 34 ………….. of the building

Special features

• To increase the light, the building has many internal mirrors and 35 ……………
• In future, the house may produce more 36 …………. than it needs
• Recycled wood was used for the 37 ………… of the house
• The system for processing domestic 38 ……….. is organic

Environmental issues

• The use of large quantities of 39 ………… in construction was environmentally harmful
• But the house will have paid its ‘environmental debt’ within 40 …………….

Prediction Answers: 33. [a material] 34. [a quality] 35. [sth like mirrors that can increase the light] 36. [some form of energy] 37. [a part of the house] 38. [waste or garbage] 39. [a construction material] 40. [a period of time]