《2025年情景导学高中英语必修第二册外研版》

Ⅰ.阅读理解
Using less energy around the home is easier than you might think,saving your money while creating a healthier,more comfortable living space for you and your family.Changing a few old habits can have an impact on your energy bill,your comfort and the environment.Here are some handy tips for making your house more energy-efficient.
Lower the heat
If your home has adjustable central heating,lowering the room temperature even slightly can make a   difference.You may not feel 1 it,butt your wallet will.It is even more advisable to control temperatures at different times of the day.
Hang clothes out to dry
If the we at ther allows it,head outside and dry your laundry on a washing line.The sunlight will help eliminate(消除)bacteria and dust.While clothes dryers get the job done faster,they also use energy.By hanging your clothes out,you'll be cutting greenhouse gases. 
Take advantage of natural light
Installing large windows on the southern side of your house can help you make use of sunlight's natural warmth.To st tay cool indoors on hot summer days , install blinds(百叶帘) to block the sun.Put your desk near the window,and then you don't need a lamp in the daytime.
Wrap your pipes
Be sure your hot-water pipes are properly wrapped.In an average home,heating water sometimes accounts for more than one quarter of the energy bill.Why let warmth go to waste before it reaches you?
Choose the right size for appliances 
When the time comes to replace appliances,select those that are both energy- efficient and of the appropriate size for your needs.Don't buy bigger ones just because you can.
1.What advice does the author give to homes with adjustable central heating?
A.Lowering the room temperature in the daytime.
B.Keeping the room temperature unchanged.
C.Adjusting temperatures to save energy.
D.Turning off the heating in the daytime.
2.Which of the following is NOT a proper way to save energy?
A.Make full use of natural light.
B.Try to hang clothes out to dry.
C.Choose the proper size for appliances.
D.Keep the hot-water pipes unwrapped.
3.Where can the passage be found?
A.In a magazine.
B.In a novel.
C.In a history book.
D.In a biography.

答案： 1. C 2. D 3. A