According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor NOT do?
A. Check for construction flaws.
B. Look for problems with heat distribution.
C. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs.
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Đáp án D
Thông tin trong bài: "An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what to look for and can locate a variety of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and uneven heat distribution." (Một kiểm toán viên năng lượng sẽ đến nhà bạn và đánh giá hiệu quả năng lượng của nó. Kiểm toán viên sẽ xác định các khu vực trong nhà bạn sử dụng nhiều năng lượng nhất và đưa ra các giải pháp để giảm chi phí và việc sử dụng năng lượng của bạn. Kiểm toán viên năng lượng được đào tạo biết tìm kiếm gì và có thể xác định được nhiều lỗi có thể dẫn đến việc sử dụng năng lượng kém hiệu quả, bao gồm cách nhiệt không đủ, lỗi trong xây dựng và phân bố nhiệt không đồng đều.) _ A, B, C là những việc mà kiểm toán viên năng lượng làm
- Theo bài đọc, kiếm toán viên đến kiểm tra lỗi của ngôi nhà làm tốn năng lượng nhưng không sửa chúng
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Saving energy means saving money and conserving our natural resources. Homeowners and renters know this basic fact, but they often don't know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their homes and apartments that will result in savings.
For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what to look for and can locate a variety of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and uneven heat distribution.
There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents. This can result in a savings of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs.
When it's time to replace old appliances, it's wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.
Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Caulk old windows that might be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose double-paned windows if you're building an addition or replacing old windows.
Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort.
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Salesgirl:" ______________"
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