CIM R 11

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CIM R 11
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Prepare for a test

• A test question about facts and details may ask
  you about something that is stated in a reading
  passage.
• A test question about facts and details may ask
  you who, what, where, when, why, and how about
  the main idea.
• Read the following article about saving energy
  then answer 7 8.

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Conserve Energy This Winter

• As the temperatures drop, heating costs rise.
  But you and your family can save money this
  winter and still stay comfortable. Just follow
  these energy-saving tips.
• Dont heat the outdoors. Cover air conditioners.
  Fit weather stripping around doors and windows.
  Lock windows to tighten the seal between upper
  and lower windows. Heat may be escaping through
  gaps you cant even see.
• Heat only the rooms you use. Shut closet doors.
  Close off storage rooms.

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• Check heating sources. Radiators, heating vents,
  or baseboard heaters should be dust-free. No
  furniture should be blocking them.
• Look for sunshine. Keep curtains or shades open
  during the day to let sun in and help warm your
  home. To prevent heat loss at night, close all
  curtains and shades.
• Dont overheat. Set the temperature no higher
  than 68 F when your are at home. If no one is
  home, set it lower. Set it lower at night too
  when you go to bed.

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7. What can stop heat from escaping from the
house?

• A. Radiators
• B. Window locks
• C. Closet doors
• D. airconditioners

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8. According to the article, you should close
curtains and shades in order to

• A. Lower the temperature below 68 F.
• B. Allow the sun to warm your home.
• C. Prevent heat loss at night.
• D. Stop heat from escaping through gaps.

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