Practical learning in the classroom

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题目与答案

1. The Value of Architecture in Education

   Historically, architecture was taught through 27_____ presentations focusing on appreciation.

   答案：slide

   原文定位：Once, studying architecture in the art class meant learning to appreciate great buildings art-history style, through slide presentations

   同义替换：「Historically」↔「Once」，「taught」↔「studying」

2. Now, the focus has shifted to the design 28_____ itself.

   答案：process

   原文定位：the idea that the process of architectural design, not just the appreciation of architecture, is a beneficial aspect of the art curriculum

   同义替换：「now」↔「in recent years」

3. This process is valuable as it trains a broadly applicable creative skill. In middle school, there is a belief that students should 29_____ their designs.

   答案：build

   原文定位：many believe students should actually build the structures they design in their courses

   同义替换：「belief」↔「believe」

4. Modern architecture is often too complex, but 30_____ materials like earth and clay are accessible.

   答案：traditional

   原文定位：Although the technology and expertise required of modern architecture can prohibit students from actually realizing their designs, traditional architectural materials and methods remain quite accessible to the art classroom

5. A case study in Zuni, New Mexico, involved students in an 31_____ conservation project.

   答案：adobe

   原文定位：This is evident in a case study of an adobe conservation project with middle school students in the town of Zuni, New Mexico

6. 32 The American Institute of Architects believes only the appreciation of architecture should be part of the art curriculum.
   • YES
   • NO
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：NO

   原文定位：the American Institute of Architects has fostered the idea that the process of architectural design, not just the appreciation of architecture, is a beneficial aspect of the art curriculum

   同义替换：「only」↔「not just」，「part」↔「aspect」

7. 33 Architectural design skills can only be applied to designing buildings.
   • YES
   • NO
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：NO

   原文定位：Architectural training can help people design structures to meet needs. It can help teachers design lessons;help representatives design laws;help farmers design crop rotations

   同义替换：「applied to」↔「used in」，「skills」↔「training」

8. 34 Traditional earthen architecture has completely disappeared in New Mexico.
   • YES
   • NO
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：NO

   原文定位：In New Mexico, examples of hand-built earthen structures still abound;however, the traditional, non-industrial home;remains in use

   同义替换：「completely disappeared」↔「still abound」，「traditional」↔「hand-built」，「architecture」↔「structures」

9. 35 The main advantage of using traditional materials in school projects is their low cost and availability.
   • YES
   • NO
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：NOT GIVEN

   原文定位：Traditional architectural materials, such as earth, clay and straw, are cheap, easy to work with and readily available

10. 36 What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
    • To criticize old teaching methods.
    • To show how architecture education has changed.
    • To list famous architectural works.
    • To promote the American Institute of Architects.

    答案：To show how architecture education has changed.

    原文定位：The way we think about architecture in schools has come a long way. Once;In recent years, though

11. 37 According to the passage why are traditional building methods suitable for school projects?
    • They require advanced technical expertise.
    • They are cheap, easy, and connect students to local heritage.
    • They are the most modern construction techniques.
    • They are mandated by new building codes.

    答案：They are cheap, easy, and connect students to local heritage.

    原文定位：Traditional architectural materials;are cheap, easy to work with and readily available;Students develop a tangible connection to their local heritage and environment

12. 38 The writer mentions that students "exercise muscles" to emphasize that the project involves
    • Physical education classes.
    • Physical, as well as intellectual, engagement.
    • Training for professional construction work.
    • The need for students to be very strong.

    答案：Physical, as well as intellectual, engagement.

    原文定位：During the project, a student will get to know the materials, understand the chemistry, solve problems, work with classmates, and exercise muscles

13. 39 What is described as the "most significant" benefit of such projects for students?
    • They learn specific chemistry facts.
    • They become motivated to invest intellectually.
    • They get to work outdoors.
    • They can avoid other school subjects.

    答案：They become motivated to invest intellectually.

    原文定位：But most significantly, this type of project-based activity motivates students to invest intellectually

    同义替换：「benefit」↔「motivates students to invest intellectually」

14. 40 What broader benefit is mentioned in the final paragraph?
    • Students learn to dislike modern architecture.
    • Students develop a connection to local heritage and sustainability.
    • Students are guaranteed jobs in architecture.
    • Such projects are cheaper than all other teaching methods.

    答案：Students develop a connection to local heritage and sustainability.

    原文定位：Students develop a tangible connection to their local heritage and environment. They learn the value of sustainable, low-impact building practices