题目
Heating and cooling equipment is the biggest user of energy in American homes.And homes are responsible for about one fourth of the nation's total energy use.But there are surprisingly simple ways to deeply cut energy use，its effect on the environment and its cost.David Peabody and his team at Peabody Architects design passive homes.He says the design of a passive house aims to reduce energy demand to its lowest possible level.Passive houses use no solar，geothermal or wind energy equipment.But they are extremely energy efficient. Mr.Peabody says passive houses cut heating and cooling costs by about 90 percent.But what sets his design apart from other "green homes" is that it looks like any other home.Peabody Architects says it is building the first passive home in the Washington，D.C.area.But it will not be the last.In Arlington，Virginia，Roger Lin and his brother Eric are also building one.Roger Lin of Southern Exposure Homes explains that windows are sealed against leaks and have three layers of glass.The windows are airtight.On a cold winter day，the temperature inside the unfinished home is a comfortable 12 degrees，or 50 degrees Fahrenheit. David Peabody says you can find passive homes all over the world.David Peabody："North Africa，for example，has a passive house community designing for very hot dry climates." The first passive design was an apartment building in Darmstadt，Germany.Two physicists helped develop it about 20 years ago.Passive houses use some specialized materials.These include precast concrete panels and insulation（隔热）.They also need to have special air treatment systems.Supporters say they cost only about five or eight percent more than traditional homes.But they use 10 percent of the energy for heating and cooling.（1）Which of the following is the advantage of passive houses？ ____ A.They are extremely energy efficient.B.They look much like the other houses.C.They cost much less than traditional houses.D.They are more comfortable than other houses.（2）People are building or living in passive homes in the following places EXCEPT ____ .A.rlingtonB.MexicoC.North AfricaD.Germany（3）What can be implied in the passage？ ____ A.Passive homes are specially built for winter use.B.Passive homes can be found everywhere in the world.C."Green homes" differ from traditional homes in their appearances.D.The construction of passive homes takes advantage of high technology.（4）What is the author's attitude towards passive homes？ ____ A.Objective.B.Negative.C.Doubtful.D.Optimistic.
Heating and cooling equipment is the biggest user of energy in American homes.And homes are responsible for about one fourth of the nation's total energy use.But there are surprisingly simple ways to deeply cut energy use，its effect on the environment and its cost.David Peabody and his team at Peabody Architects design passive homes.He says the design of a passive house aims to reduce energy demand to its lowest possible level.Passive houses use no solar，geothermal or wind energy equipment.But they are extremely energy efficient.
Mr.Peabody says passive houses cut heating and cooling costs by about 90 percent.But what sets his design apart from other "green homes" is that it looks like any other home.Peabody Architects says it is building the first passive home in the Washington，D.C.area.But it will not be the last.In Arlington，Virginia，Roger Lin and his brother Eric are also building one.Roger Lin of Southern Exposure Homes explains that windows are sealed against leaks and have three layers of glass.The windows are airtight.On a cold winter day，the temperature inside the unfinished home is a comfortable 12 degrees，or 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
David Peabody says you can find passive homes all over the world.David Peabody："North Africa，for example，has a passive house community designing for very hot dry climates." The first passive design was an apartment building in Darmstadt，Germany.Two physicists helped develop it about 20 years ago.Passive houses use some specialized materials.These include precast concrete panels and insulation（隔热）.They also need to have special air treatment systems.Supporters say they cost only about five or eight percent more than traditional homes.But they use 10 percent of the energy for heating and cooling.
（1）Which of the following is the advantage of passive houses？ ____
A.They are extremely energy efficient.
B.They look much like the other houses.
C.They cost much less than traditional houses.
D.They are more comfortable than other houses.
（2）People are building or living in passive homes in the following places EXCEPT ____ .
A.rlington
B.Mexico
C.North Africa
D.Germany
（3）What can be implied in the passage？ ____
A.Passive homes are specially built for winter use.
B.Passive homes can be found everywhere in the world.
C."Green homes" differ from traditional homes in their appearances.
D.The construction of passive homes takes advantage of high technology.
（4）What is the author's attitude towards passive homes？ ____
A.Objective.
B.Negative.
C.Doubtful.
D.Optimistic.
Mr.Peabody says passive houses cut heating and cooling costs by about 90 percent.But what sets his design apart from other "green homes" is that it looks like any other home.Peabody Architects says it is building the first passive home in the Washington，D.C.area.But it will not be the last.In Arlington，Virginia，Roger Lin and his brother Eric are also building one.Roger Lin of Southern Exposure Homes explains that windows are sealed against leaks and have three layers of glass.The windows are airtight.On a cold winter day，the temperature inside the unfinished home is a comfortable 12 degrees，or 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
David Peabody says you can find passive homes all over the world.David Peabody："North Africa，for example，has a passive house community designing for very hot dry climates." The first passive design was an apartment building in Darmstadt，Germany.Two physicists helped develop it about 20 years ago.Passive houses use some specialized materials.These include precast concrete panels and insulation（隔热）.They also need to have special air treatment systems.Supporters say they cost only about five or eight percent more than traditional homes.But they use 10 percent of the energy for heating and cooling.
（1）Which of the following is the advantage of passive houses？ ____
A.They are extremely energy efficient.
B.They look much like the other houses.
C.They cost much less than traditional houses.
D.They are more comfortable than other houses.
（2）People are building or living in passive homes in the following places EXCEPT ____ .
A.rlington
B.Mexico
C.North Africa
D.Germany
（3）What can be implied in the passage？ ____
A.Passive homes are specially built for winter use.
B.Passive homes can be found everywhere in the world.
C."Green homes" differ from traditional homes in their appearances.
D.The construction of passive homes takes advantage of high technology.
（4）What is the author's attitude towards passive homes？ ____
A.Objective.
B.Negative.
C.Doubtful.
D.Optimistic.
题目解答
答案
（1）A．推理判断题。根据第一段Passive houses use no solar，geothermal or wind energy equipment.Bat they are extremely energy efficient.被动式房屋不使用太阳能、地热或风能设备，但它们非常节能，可知它们非常节能。故选A。
（2）B．细节理解题。根据第二段In Arlington.Virginia.Roger Lin and his brother Eric are also building one在弗吉尼亚的阿灵顿，罗杰林和他的兄弟埃里克也在建一个；和第四段"North Africa，for example，has a passive house community designing for very hot dry climates." The first passive design was an apartment building in Darmstadt，Germany.例如，北非有一个被动的住宅社区，为炎热干燥的气候进行设计。第一个被动的设计是在德国达姆施塔特的一栋公寓楼。可知文中没提到墨西哥，故选B。
（3）C．判断推理题。根据第二段But what sets his design apart from other "green homes" is that it looks like any other home.但让他的设计与其他"绿色家园"不同的是，它看起来像任何其他的家园。可知绿色家园"在外观上与传统住宅不同，故选C。
（4）D．观点态度题。作者在文章中提到被动房屋节能多，建材花费也并不太多，并提及许多地方正在或已经建造了这种节能房屋，可知作者对于这种节能房屋很乐观。A.Objective客观的；B.Negative否定的；C.Doubtful怀疑的；D.Optimistic乐观的。故选D。
（2）B．细节理解题。根据第二段In Arlington.Virginia.Roger Lin and his brother Eric are also building one在弗吉尼亚的阿灵顿，罗杰林和他的兄弟埃里克也在建一个；和第四段"North Africa，for example，has a passive house community designing for very hot dry climates." The first passive design was an apartment building in Darmstadt，Germany.例如，北非有一个被动的住宅社区，为炎热干燥的气候进行设计。第一个被动的设计是在德国达姆施塔特的一栋公寓楼。可知文中没提到墨西哥，故选B。
（3）C．判断推理题。根据第二段But what sets his design apart from other "green homes" is that it looks like any other home.但让他的设计与其他"绿色家园"不同的是，它看起来像任何其他的家园。可知绿色家园"在外观上与传统住宅不同，故选C。
（4）D．观点态度题。作者在文章中提到被动房屋节能多，建材花费也并不太多，并提及许多地方正在或已经建造了这种节能房屋，可知作者对于这种节能房屋很乐观。A.Objective客观的；B.Negative否定的；C.Doubtful怀疑的；D.Optimistic乐观的。故选D。
解析
- 考查要点：本题主要考查学生对文章细节的理解、推理判断能力以及对作者态度的把握。需要结合文章内容，筛选关键信息，排除干扰项。
- 解题思路：
- 第（1）题：通过定位原文中被动房的核心特点，直接对应选项。
- 第（2）题：通过梳理文章中提到的被动房分布地点，排除未提及的选项。
- 第（3）题：结合上下文，推断隐含信息，注意“green homes”与被动房的关联。
- 第（4）题：通过作者对被动房节能效果、推广情况的描述，判断其积极态度。
第（1）题
关键信息：文章第一段明确指出被动房“不使用可再生能源设备，但非常节能”（extremely energy efficient）。选项A直接对应这一描述，其他选项或为干扰项（如B项“外观普通”是被动房的特点，但并非题目问的“优势”）。
第（2）题
关键信息：文章提到被动房分布在Arlington（美国）、North Africa、Germany，但未提及Mexico。需注意题目要求选择“未被提及”的地点。
第（3）题
关键信息：第二段提到“被动房设计与其他‘绿色家园’不同之处在于外观普通”，而“green homes”通常强调环保但可能外观特殊。由此可推断二者在外观上有差异。
第（4）题
关键信息：文章多次强调被动房的节能优势（如“节能90%”“仅用传统房屋10%能源”），并提到“建造成本仅高5%-8%”，同时举例说明其全球推广情况，体现作者对被动房的积极评价。