Bjr à tt le monde !
Most people thkin of a greenhouse as a special glass structure and used to grow plants all year long. Now there is another definition. A "green house" is the result of a mouvement to produce houses that are less hamful to the environment than other houses.

Recent films, books, magazines and newspapers have reported serious threats to the environment. Climate change, increasing pollution, rising energy demands, and decreasing supplies of water are worldwide problems. Designers and builderse around the world are reacting to these environmental concerns.

"Green houses" use much less fossil fuel -oil, gas and coal- for energy. The houses are positioned so that the sun warms them during cold months. The sun can be blocked by sliding wood screens that control the amount of natural light and heat that enter the building during hot months. The houses have plenty of windows to let in refreshing air. They have special toilets that use a lot less water.

"Green houses" are made of wood from fast-growing trees as well as recycled materials. They are healthier for people to live in. Materials used in them are not processed with strong chemicals that can produce harmful gases.

Houses that are environmentally friendly are not new. For years, architects in many areas of the world have designed and built them for environmental activitsts. But now, rapidly rising energy costs are increasing the demand worldwide for hourses that use lesss energy.


Parmi les propositions suivantes, donnez la bonne réponse. Répondez par des phrases complètes.
a. - a literary document - an article - an advertisement
b. The document is about :
- growing plants - recent films - new architecture
c. The country concerned is :
- all countries - France - The USA

Trouvez dans le texte les mots ou expressions suivants :
a. un serre
b. moins nuisible pour l'environnement
c. des préoccupations écologiques
d. dans le monde entier

Dites si les affirmations suivantes sont justes ou fausses et justifiez vos réponses :
b. The environment is threatened.
c. "Green houses" have few windows.
d. The concept of "green houses" is recent.

Traduisez en français la phrase suivante :
"Green houses" are made of wood from fast-growing trees as well as recycled materials.
merci :))