《2025年学霸组合训练八年级英语上册译林版南通专版》

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As heat waves spread across many parts of the world, homes around the world badly need to be changed to help deal with a hotter climate. Though air conditioners(空调) seem like a quick fix, scientists warn they may use too much electricity and harm the environment.
A greener choice is “passive cooling” technologies—methods to cool homes without using much energy. Mr Bertiey from the East University of Technology studied a house built in 2023 and found it became dangerously hot in summer. Then he studied solutions. Through computer tests, he learned that adding a wind catcher worked best. Wind catchers get the cooler wind from high above the ground and direct it into the building. In this way, it pushes out the warmer air inside the house. However, although it is easy to fit wind catchers to new homes, the fitting process might be expensive.
Besides, studies show that simple daily habits can make a big difference. For example, opening windows at night and using shades(遮阳帘) during the day can reduce indoor temperatures by 14℃ during a heat wave. Mr Bertiey explains, “Most heat comes from sunlight through windows or from home appliances(家用电器). Hot outdoor air itself isn't the biggest problem.”
To stay safe in hot weather, Mr Bertiey advises people to open all windows at night when outdoor air cools down. Once temperatures rise outside, closing windows and using shades can help trap cooler air indoors. At the same time, blocking sunlight from entering the house is key to controlling indoor heat.
These simple steps can keep homes cooler and safer without wasting energy. By making smart choices, we can fight extreme(极端的) heat while protecting our planet.
(A)37. What is the problem of a wind catcher?
A. Its high cost. B. Its big size. C. Its old fashion. D. Its poor effect.
(D)38. According to Mr Bertiey, where does most heat in a room come from?
A. Hot air outside the room. B. Shades in the house.
C. Poorly-designed windows. D. The fridge at home.
(B)39. What does the underlined word “trap” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Throw away. B. Keep inside. C. Find quickly. D. Clean completely.
(A)40. What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A. How to Keep Homes Cool B. How to Fit Air Conditioners
C. How to Use a Wind Catcher D. How to Save Energy in Summer

答案： 37.A 38.D 39.B 40.A

第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Everybody knows that there are usually four seasons in a year. 41. ______

As our planet moves around the sun, the light from the sun falls on the earth from different directions. This helps create the seasons. At different times of year, there is more sunlight in some places and less sunlight in others. More sunlight means longer days and warmer weather. 42. ______ It gets colder in autumn and winter because the days are shorter, and we get less light from the sun.
The seasons fall at different times of year around the world. For example, China is to the north of the equator(赤道). Here, we experience summer from June to August. 43. ______ In Australia, it is summer from December to February, and Australians have their spring when we have our autumn.
44. ______ The hottest and coldest parts of the world usually have only two seasons. It is always hot in places close to the equator. These places are called the tropics(热带地区). Instead of our four seasons, many parts of the tropics have a rainy season and a dry season. 45. ______ Around the North and South Poles, there are only two seasons too: a very, very cold winter and a somewhat less cold summer.
A. This is why we have spring and summer.
B. But do you know the colours of the four seasons?
C. People will never experience winter in these areas.
D. But do you know how the four seasons are formed?
E. Not all places in the world have four seasons like ours.
F. To the south of the equator, June, July and August are winter months.

答案： 41.D 42.A 43.F 44.E 45.C