职称英语卫生类阅读预测（二）

2010-10-20

Means of saving labor， appliances should be replaced whenever new models come out

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　　Kitchen DesignOver 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 its kitchen is very different from the way it was thirty years ago. Theret be afraid to mix and match styles.

　　Because many of todayt 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.