А40. Which castle is one of the out-of-London royal residences?

1) Dover Castle

2) Westminster Palace

3) Windsor Castle

4) Buckingham Palace

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I. In Ancient China there was a belief that the natural environment of a particular location can influence the fortune of its inhabitants and descendants. The Chinese created the notion of feng shui ("wind-water"), which developed from observation of chronic catas-trophies wrought in China by winds and floods. Originally they developed it as a means of planning the perfect agricultural system in harmony with the forces of nature. Feng Shui has been used for centuries to improve the physical surroundings in which people live and to maintain balance in their life.

II. The Chinese art of Feng Shui has been adopted by modern designers as a way of creating environments which feel comfortable and harmonious. The principles of Feng Shui are beneficial in the organization of outdoor environments and can also be used in the design of areas inside the house such as the bedroom, which is considered to be the most important room in the house.

III. Finding the best position for the bed is very important. The main rule of bed positioning is never to have the foot of the bed directly facing the door. That is what is known as the 'death position'. Traditionally, the dead were laid out with their feet pointing towards the door to give them better access to heaven. (It also made it easier for the living to carry them out.) Ideally, you should position the bed diagonally opposite the door, with the head against the wall, not a window.

IV. Small tables on both sides (not just one side) at the head of the bed help maintain balance, but it is best to avoid cluttering the room with a lot of furniture. Let air flow easily through the space. Those large heavy wooden wardrobes, often with boxes of suitcases stored on top, are a really bad idea. As they tower over the bed, they can make the sleeper feel vulnerable and cause a restless sleep. Do not position tables or other furniture with pointed edges facing the sleeper as their negative energy will cause health problems.

V. The bedroom should be kept as a relaxing space and should not be used for work or as an office. There should be a feeling of lightness, not seriousness, in the air. Blue curtains and bedcovers are more soothing than brown ones. Soft natural materials are recommended. With Feng Shui in your bedroom, you can create a peaceful sanctuary from the stresses of contemporary living.

A41. The article mainly discusses

1) ancient beliefs of oriental people.

2) modern applications of ancient notions.

3) future developments in interior design.

A42. Feng Shui originally was

1) the art of placing furniture.

2) the art of playing harmonious music.

3) the art of planning outdoor environments.

A43. The principles of Feng Shui have been adopted as

1) a way of improving areas of human habitation.

2) a means for better orientation in space.

3) a technique for house and furniture design.

A44. According to Feng Shui, the position of the bed is

1) of secondary importance.

2) of crucial importance.

3) of no importance whatsoever.