[简答题]Joe Harberg became an energy-efficiency guru because he didn’t know the first thing about energy efficiency. In 2003 he was constructing a new home in Dallas and wanted to work with his builder to make the place as environmentally friendly as possible. But neither Harberg nor his designer had any training in how to turn an ordinary house green, and they found few resources to help them. "It was so frustrating," says Harberg, 46, a Dallas-based entrepreneur.
Relying principally on the Internet, Harberg—who previously had worked as a marketing expert and real estate developer—did manage to build an energy-efficient home. He boasts that his electricity bills are regularly 50% less than those of similar homes in his neighborhood, and the entrepreneur in him saw an opportunity. Lots of people worry about global warming, not to mention the soaring costs of powering a home, but they don’t know what to do about it. Working with his brother-in-law Josh Stern, Harberg helped launch what wou

[多项选择]Joe Harberg became an energy-efficiency guru because he didn’t know the first thing about energy efficiency. In 2003 he was constructing a new home in Dallas and wanted to work with his builder to make the place as environmentally friendly as possible. But neither Harberg nor his designer had any training in how to turn an ordinary house green, and they found few resources to help them. "It was so frustrating," says Harberg, 46, a Dallas-based entrepreneur.
Relying principally on the Internet, Harberg—who previously had worked as a marketing expert and real estate developer—did manage to build an energy-efficient home. He boasts that his electricity bills are regularly 50% less than those of similar homes in his neighborhood, and the entrepreneur in him saw an opportunity. Lots of people worry about global warming, not to mention the soaring costs of powering a home, but they don’t know what to do about it. Working with his brother-in-law Josh Stern, Harberg helped launch what wou

[填空题]On hearing the news，my mother became worried because____________________(她出门就有一个学生来拜访她)。

[填空题]Public speakers often confuse their audience because their visual signals do not correspond with the verbal.

[单项选择]Hayashibara sought help from some professors because
A. he wanted to ensure better management.
B. he wanted to improve technology of sugar-making.
C. he wanted to get cooperation from these peopl

[填空题]The author was most critical of shareholders because they were unaware of______.

[填空题]People have time for more experiences partly because they are ______.

[填空题]Schools cannot solve the problem of violence because they do not have the necessary high-tech equipment.

[单项选择]Nobody can touch that box without permission because there is （　） in it.
A. an important information
B. some important information
C. some important informations
D. lots of information important

[单项选择]Very few people could understand his lecture because the subject was very （）
A. faint
B. indefinite
C. obscure
D. gloomy

[填空题]Why is smoking so attractive to young people
Because it looks ______.

[简答题] Over a million people visit Hawaii each year because of its beautiful weather and wonderful scenery! For most of us, Hawaii begins to attract us with golden beaches and golden people. The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most beautiful places on earth. The weather is friendly. The temperature ranges from 60 to 90 degrees all year long. It’’s a little warmer in summer, and a little cooler in winter, but every day is a beach day for somebody. There are no strangers in Paradise(天堂). Perhaps the most beautiful part of Hawaii is the genuine (特有的)warmth of people. We call it the spirit of love. It has allowed a melting pot of cultures from all over the world to find common ground, and a new home, in this most gentle of places. Sun, sand, sea, surf, and somewhere between the blue skies and the palm trees ------ it is no surprising that so many people visit Hawaii each year! QUESTIONS： Hawaii Attract visitors with: golden beaches and (46) Temper

[填空题]Most men are reluctant to ask for directions because they would like to get more familiar with unknown territory at the cost of a little extra travel time.

[填空题]Mark Twain seemed unhappy in his later years because his wife and ______ had died.