30.
(A) rephrase

(B) revive

(C) reverse

(D) rebuke



(3)

The design of constructed environments, including 31 residences and corporate offices, significantly influences human communication. Take Japan, for instance. Its traditional architectural paradigm reflects particular cultural values 32 typical communication patterns. Rooted in the belief that human existence should remain in harmony with the natural world, Japanese buildings have historically been designed to merge inconspicuously with the surrounding landscape. The central space, the sitting room, generally opens directly onto a garden through expansive sliding doors, thereby dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior. One, therefore, has the impression that the house and the garden flow into one.

In addition to spatial continuity, adaptability is equally paramount for Japanese homes. The sitting room of a Japanese traditional family home is typically spacious and may be subdivided by partially transparent screens, 33 shoji, allowing for considerable versatility. This principle of modularity carries over to the traditional flooring of Japanese homes through the use of tatami mats, which 34 versatile surfaces for both sitting and sleeping. Such design features enable flexibility in arranging living quarters to accommodate extended family groups or to create semi-private areas. Thus, the architecture facilitates both collective interaction and private contemplation.

Despite the profound transformations in Japanese society in recent decades, housing styles continue to preserve traditional elements. Research has demonstrated that the majority of Japanese still express a preference for their own cultural conventions, 35 elements of traditional design incorporated into contemporary homes and professional spaces whenever possible.

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