《2025年高考冲刺优秀模拟试卷汇编45套英语通用版》

第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to keep your house cool in the heat?
As staying cool in the summer can be expensive, here are some energy efficiency tips to help keep your house comfortable without breaking the bank.
Plant for shade. You can place climbing plants or tall - growing bushes on outside walls. 36________. Besides, although south - facing windows can absorb heat, strategically - placed plants or trees can also regulate the sun's rays.
37________. Double - glazed windows are known for its ability to keep homes comfortable in winter, but it can also be beneficial during warmer months. Such energy - efficient windows combine insulated vinyl frames (隔热乙烯基塑料框) with low - emissivity coatings. This not only reduces heat loss in winter but also deflects the heat from the sun, preventing your home from becoming too hot and creating a comfortable indoor environment.
Go with the airflow. 38________. When installing new windows, consider the window's design and layout for natural ventilation (通风). Awning windows, positioned high on a building, can provide ventilation even during rain and force warm air out.
39________. Using an ordinary fan can enhance airflow at a low cost by forcing out warmth and drawing in cooler air. Identify cool pockets in your home, like a basement, and use fans to distribute the cool air evenly.
To live comfortably in winter and summer, install an air - source heat pump. 40________.
A. Close the windows
B. Invest in quality windows
C. Go back to basics and use a fan
D. This increases heat and makes you warm
E. This can create shading and reduce heat
F. It's helpful to be mindful of how your home interacts with the environment
G. It provides heating in winter and functions as an air - conditioning unit in summer

答案： - 36. E - 37. B - 38. F - 39. C - 40. G