1. The details in paragraph 5 of “Origami City” support the idea that there are multiple options for how to use the technology of zipper buildings already around the world.
2. The main idea of paragraph 7 of “Origami City” is that while the technology used by Paulino's team started on a smaller scale with heavy paper, it can be used with different materials.
3. According to the selection "Origami City", one of the biggest benefits of building using zipper tubes is that it decreases the time it will take to build something on site.
4. The author's main purpose in writing this selection "Origami City" is to explain how a new type of building is being constructed in similar ways to Japanese origami.
5. The sentence in the selection "Origami City" that best explains how new building technology is based on the Japanese art of origami is: "By updating the ancient art of origami (paper folding), engineer Glaucio Paulino has invented a remarkable new construction system that promises to revolutionize the way tomorrow’s cities are built."
6. The author organizes the information in the selection "Origami City" mainly by describing the design and usages of zipper tubes.
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Question at position 1
The details in paragraph 5 of “Origami City” support the idea that —
The details in paragraph 5 of “Origami City” support the idea that —
Zipper buildings will help eliminate the need for emergency disaster plans from storms and tornadoes.
Hospitals are likely to be the first ones to use the new building technology of zipper buildings.
Zipper buildings can change the way that the world prepares for the Olympics.
There are multiple options for how to use the technology of zipper buildings already around the world.
Question at position 2
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Question at position 2
What is the main idea of paragraph 7 of “Origami City”?
What is the main idea of paragraph 7 of “Origami City”?
While the technology used by Paulino’s team started on a smaller scale which cut folds in heavy paper, the same technology can be used with different material.
The focus of Paulino’s team is to use heavy paper and a special cutter like a printer to make new structures.
It is uncertain how, if ever, the new building technology will be used in the future.
Paulino’s team of engineers is planning on using their technology to build a bridge for pedestrians.
Question at position 3
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Question at position 3
According to the selection “Origami City”, one of the biggest benefits of building using zipper tubes is that —
According to the selection “Origami City”, one of the biggest benefits of building using zipper tubes is that —
It decreases the time it will take to build something on site.
It takes fewer workers to construct buildings in this fashion.
It is stronger than most other building structures.
Buildings created with zipper tubes will be able to change their appearance.
Question at position 4
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Question at position 4
The author’s main purpose in writing this selection “Origami City” is to —
The author’s main purpose in writing this selection “Origami City” is to —
Describe the evolution of building materials in the modern era.
Suggest that old building creations are out of date and will soon fade away.
Explain how a new type of building is being constructed in similar ways to Japanese origami.
Convince engineers and architects to adopt a new form of architecture based on origami.
Question at position 5
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Question at position 5
Which sentence in the selection “Origami City” best explains how new building technology is based on the Japanese art of origami?
Which sentence in the selection “Origami City” best explains how new building technology is based on the Japanese art of origami?
Speedy assembly could make zipper tubes ideal in an emergency.
[The zipper tube] is a long thin, zig zag shape that folds down flat, or opens up like an accordion.
By updating the ancient art of origami (paper folding), engineer Glaucio Paulino has invented a remarkable new construction system that promises to revolutionize the way tomorrow’s cities are built.
Architects and engineers can use them to design and assemble all kinds of structures.
Question at position 6
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Question at position 6
The author organizes the information in the selection “Origami City” mainly by —
The author organizes the information in the selection “Origami City” mainly by —
Describing the design and usages of zipper tubes.
Explaining the evolution of building material in the last two decades.
Comparing old building materials to new ones based on origami.
Highlighting a problem with old building technologies and providing solutions.
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number 5 is wrong
Apologies for the error. Let's correct that.
5. The sentence in the selection "Origami City" that best explains how new building technology is based on the Japanese art of origami is: "[The zipper tube] is a long thin, zig-zag shape that folds down flat, or opens up like an accordion."
5. The sentence in the selection "Origami City" that best explains how new building technology is based on the Japanese art of origami is: "[The zipper tube] is a long thin, zig-zag shape that folds down flat, or opens up like an accordion."