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.
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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 情人節(jié),對許多夫婦來說,意味著卡片,鮮花和燭光晚餐.對于大多數(shù)情侶,它也意味著在ATM處取錢來表達他們的愛.幸運的是,有些方法可以節(jié)省能源-甚至在約會期間-你可以把你省下的錢花在對你的甜心真正重要的事情上.對于那些想要節(jié)省能源和省錢的夫婦來說,這里有五個簡單的提示:壁爐總是一個裝飾節(jié)日的完美背景,原因除了它在房子里是每個房間的重要組成部分外,它還提供空間.如果你計劃在壁爐旁度過你的情人節(jié),一定要防止熱量損失,并確保煙囪的效率.如果你永遠不使用你的壁爐,插上和密封煙囪煙道.你計劃在家里有一個美好的,浪漫的晚餐,并想要設置擺放與你心情相適當?shù)恼彰,使用?jié)能燈泡能節(jié)省你的錢,并且尋找流明更低的燈泡…流明越低,光線越弱. 
對于那些計劃烹飪這種浪漫晚餐的人來說,有一些簡單的節(jié)能方法可以準備這頓飯.例如,你知道,如果你在中國或玻璃菜中烤,你通?梢园涯愕目鞠25度小于食譜里所要求的溫度?了解更多關于在烹飪時節(jié)省能源得信息.
對于那些想要電影之夜的夫婦,將電視和DVD插入電子電源插座,以節(jié)省汽車加氣的錢.通過將電子設備插入電源板,并在不使用時將其關閉,您可以每年節(jié)省高達 100美元.
如果你打算乘汽車離開你的房子去浪漫的"逃離",一定要看看這些提示,以減少燃料消耗和成本.

解答 DCBAA
51.D 細節(jié)題:從文章第一段的句子:For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love.可知大部分人花錢創(chuàng)造浪漫的氛圍來過情人節(jié),故選D
52.C 細節(jié)題:從文章第二段的句子: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.可知作者建議讀者使用壁爐的時候,通過有效的使用來保持它的溫度.故選C
53..B 細節(jié)題:從文章第三段的句子: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.可知如果你選擇在家吃飯,可以選擇低流明的燈泡,故選B
54.A 細節(jié)題:從文章第四段的句子: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.
可知如果你要做飯,應該根據(jù)不同的飯菜調整電量,故選A
55.A 細節(jié)題:從文章倒數(shù)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.可知情人節(jié)看電影deep最綠色的方式是在家看DVD,故選A

點評 在做這類閱讀理解題時,我們應注意以下幾個方面:
1、采用先題后文:先讀題目,再帶著問題讀文章.這類閱讀理解文章相對來說事實細節(jié)題稍多一點,如果帶著問題讀文章,有利于我們抓細節(jié).
2、先做細節(jié)題.因為做完了局部性的事實細節(jié)題后,自然會加深我們對文章的理解,這樣更有利于做主旨大意題.
3、重點敲定主旨題.主旨大意題提問的形式主要有兩大類:一類是Main idea型;一類是Topic或Title型.

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Without stopping,Mr.Bell answered at once."All right,dear.How much is it?"Then he took his wallet out of his pocket.

56.Mrs.Bell did shoppingB.
A.alone                      B.together with her husband
C.every day                  D.in the morning
57.Mrs.Bell took her husband to the shops becauseC.
A.he liked beautiful things       B.he liked to do shopping too.
C.she wanted him to pay money     D.he was always free
58.Mrs.Bell boughtD in the shops.
A.nothing                    B.a drink
C.the most beautiful thing   D.a number of things
59.Mr.BellC shopping.
A.was addicted to        B.was thinking about
C.was tired of           D.was very interested in
60.According to the last paragraph,we know Mr.BellB.
A.wanted to buy the moon     B.did not really know what his wife was saying
C.was a millionair           D.did not like the idea of buying the moon.

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