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湖北省楚天协作体2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中

英语试题

第一部分听力（略）

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

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Elevation

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Pros:

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√Hasstrongsolarenergysystemprotectionplans

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Cons:

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×Usesthird-partycontractorstoinstallsystems

SolarPanelWarranty:Availability:

25years19U.S.States

BlueRavenSolar

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√Innovativein-housefinancingoptions

√Customerprotectionthroughmultiplewarranties

√SubsidiaryofSunPower,ourtop-rankedsolarcompany

Cons:

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SolarPanelWarranty:Availability:

25years19U.S.States

MomentumSolar

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Cons:

×Companyonlyserves12states

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SolarPanelWarranty:Availability:

25years12U.S.States