To further protect the house from hurricane damage. Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber(7(木头) pilings (屋基)—long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges (波涛汹涌) to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.
Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed(隐藏)by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.
51. After the tragedy caused by. Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shore line are required________.
A. to be easily reinforced
B. to look smarter in design
C. to meet stricter building standards
D. to be designed in the shape of cubes
52. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because_______.
A. it is strengthened by steel rods
B. it is made of redwood
C. it is in the shape of a shell
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