Even when the costs of restoration are the same as or a bit more than the costs of putting up a new building, fixing the old building may be better. A Boston architect says,The advantage comes when you can develop a final project that is more desirable than a new building one with the right location, more space, more floor area, a special character, materials of a particular quality. Gradually, architects and builders are developing knowledge about renovation and preservation, bringing imagination and creativity to the job.
31. In the United States, renovating old buildings
A. has had a long history
B. is becoming increasingly popular
C. is still unpopular
D. has just caught the fancy of architects and builders
32. Ghirardelli Square, Trolley Square, and the Soho District are projects that A. have been given much publicity
B. are little known to the public
C. have been widely discussed among builders and city planners
D. have changed the building business
33. Nostalgia in the 3rd paragraph most probably means
A. being conservative
B. being keen on saving money
C. being fond of things new
D. being fond of things of the remote past
34. Which of the following statements is true?
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