公共英语等级考试三级试题及答案(10)

栏目：幼儿教育时间：2022-12-10

　　Over the years economic, social and technological factors have influenced

　　the design of kitchens. Since it is often used simultaneously by both family

　　members as well as guests, the kitchen requires not only a glamorous look but a

　　practical one. Also, the design elements must meet the needs of the modern

　　family.

　　Environmental concerns have had an enormous impact on kitchen design. This

　　concern includes recycling of house hold material, as well as energy efficient

　　appliances and the purity of both water and air. Research shows that up to 85

　　percent of the population is concerned about what might be in their drinking

　　water. They are also often dissatisfied with the taste and odor of what comes

　　out of their tap. This is why it's important to consider adding a water filter

　　system.

　　The character of today's kitchen is very different from the way it was

　　thirty years ago. There's more sophistication in food preparation, and more

　　technological help with cooking and clean-up.

　　When choosing cabinets, first consider the style. Use the architectural

　　style of your house as a guide. Because cabinets are a big investment, it is

　　best to choose quality. Popular styles in kitchen cabinets are framed panel

　　doors with raised or recessed panels of wood, cabinet fronts with glass panes,

　　or simple slab doors in a rich painted or laminated finish. Cabinet pulls, don't

　　be afraid to mix and match styles.

　　Because many of today's kitchens consist of two of more cooks sharing in

　　the meal preparation, there is a need for more counter space, cooktops and

　　sinks. Although lifestyles are changing, the primary function of the kitchen as

　　an area for preparing food has remained unchanged. The sink remains one of the

　　most used areas in the kitchen as well as an important decorative statement.

　　Appliance technology is moving at a very fast pace. Choosing what type of

　　appliances as well as how many will depend on several factors such as how often

　　and how much you cook and the size of your kitchen.

　　Don't limit yourself to one of each kind of appliance. You can have a

　　refrigerator in one place and a freezer in a separate area or two sets of

　　cooktops, one on the counter next to the wall oven and one on an island. You can

　　even have two dishwashers if size and budget require and permit---think of it as

　　saving time in the long run.

　　1. A well-designed kitchen should be modern, beautiful and practical at the

　　same time.