7.Valentine's Day,for many couples,means cards,flowers,and candlelight dinners.For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love.Fortunately,there are ways to save money by saving energy-even during the date-so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart.Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides,in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room.If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace,be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency.If you never use your fireplace,plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice,romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting,use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money,and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens.Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb.The lower the lumens,the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner,there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal.For example,did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish,you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for?Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night,plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car.By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use,you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic"escape"from your house by car,be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.
51.How do most people spend their Valentine's Day according to the passage?D
A.They make green trips by riding bikes or walking dogs.
B.They go to visit their parents or grandparents together.
C.They stay at home making delicious food for lovers.
D.They spend money creating romantic environment.
52.What does the author advise you to do when you use a fireplace that night?C
A.Try to burn less wood by covering the chimney.
B.Try to use more wood to produce more heat.
C.Try to hold more heat by using it effectively.
D.Try to make the room wetter than usual.
53.What does the author advise you to do if you choose to have dinner at home?B
A.Choose the bulbs without lumens.
B.Choose the bulbs with lower lumens.
C.Choose the small bulbs with higher lumens.
D.Choose the colorful bulbs as many as possible.
54.How should you cook meals according to the author?A
A.Adjust electricity amount according to different dishes.
B.Set the oven for 25 degrees higher than required.
C.Try to cook all kinds of food with a china dish.
D.Try to bake some cakes in a glass dish.
55.What is the greenest way for you to see a film on Valentine's Day?A
A.Just watch a DVD at home
B.Just see the film in the running car.
C.Go to the nearest theatre by bike
D."Escape"from your house by car.
分析 情人节,对许多夫妇来说,意味着卡片,鲜花和烛光晚餐.对于大多数情侣,它也意味着在ATM处取钱来表达他们的爱.幸运的是,有些方法可以节省能源-甚至在约会期间-你可以把你省下的钱花在对你的甜心真正重要的事情上.对于那些想要节省能源和省钱的夫妇来说,这里有五个简单的提示:壁炉总是一个装饰节日的完美背景,原因除了它在房子里是每个房间的重要组成部分外,它还提供空间.如果你计划在壁炉旁度过你的情人节,一定要防止热量损失,并确保烟囱的效率.如果你永远不使用你的壁炉,插上和密封烟囱烟道.你计划在家里有一个美好的,浪漫的晚餐,并想要设置摆放与你心情相适当的照明,使用节能灯泡能节省你的钱,并且寻找流明更低的灯泡…流明越低,光线越弱.
对于那些计划烹饪这种浪漫晚餐的人来说,有一些简单的节能方法可以准备这顿饭.例如,你知道,如果你在中国或玻璃菜中烤,你通常可以把你的烤箱25度小于食谱里所要求的温度?了解更多关于在烹饪时节省能源得信息.
对于那些想要电影之夜的夫妇,将电视和DVD插入电子电源插座,以节省汽车加气的钱.通过将电子设备插入电源板,并在不使用时将其关闭,您可以每年节省高达 100美元.
如果你打算乘汽车离开你的房子去浪漫的"逃离",一定要看看这些提示,以减少燃料消耗和成本.
解答 DCBAA
51.D 细节题:从文章第一段的句子:For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love.可知大部分人花钱创造浪漫的氛围来过情人节,故选D
52.C 细节题:从文章第二段的句子:If you plan on spending your Valentine's Day near the fireplace,be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency.可知作者建议读者使用壁炉的时候,通过有效的使用来保持它的温度.故选C
53..B 细节题:从文章第三段的句子:If you plan on having a nice,romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting,use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money,and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens.可知如果你选择在家吃饭,可以选择低流明的灯泡,故选B
54.A 细节题:从文章第四段的句子:did you know that if you're baking in a china or glass dish,you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for?Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
可知如果你要做饭,应该根据不同的饭菜调整电量,故选A
55.A 细节题:从文章倒数第二段的句子:For those couples who would like to have a movie night,plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car.可知情人节看电影deep最绿色的方式是在家看DVD,故选A
点评 在做这类阅读理解题时,我们应注意以下几个方面:
1、采用先题后文:先读题目,再带着问题读文章.这类阅读理解文章相对来说事实细节题稍多一点,如果带着问题读文章,有利于我们抓细节.
2、先做细节题.因为做完了局部性的事实细节题后,自然会加深我们对文章的理解,这样更有利于做主旨大意题.
3、重点敲定主旨题.主旨大意题提问的形式主要有两大类:一类是Main idea型;一类是Topic或Title型.