Andrea Is Giving a Speech to a Group of Environmentally

question 54

Multiple Choice

Andrea is giving a speech to a group of environmentally conscious architects. She says, "What if I told you buildings can save our planet? I look forward to talking to you tonight about how buildings' shape, construction materials, and solar integration can reduce the energy use of the world's buildings." She speaks with enthusiasm to excite her audience about new and upcoming technologies. She continues by saying, "Each year, three billion metric tons are released into the atmosphere unnecessarily. The work that we do can have a fantastic effect on the planet." What part of her introduction represents capturing attention?

• A) The work that we do can have a fantastic effect on the planet.
• B) She says, "What if I told you buildings can save our planet?"
• C) I look forward to talking to you tonight about how buildings' shape, construction materials, and solar integration can reduce the energy use of the world's buildings.
• D) She continues by saying, "Each year, three billion metric tons are released into the atmosphere unnecessarily."

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