阅读短文,从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。(有一项为多余选项)
You can't change your home often, but you can make your home look new. Here are some easy ways to help you have a "new" home.
Keep your home clean. It is an easy way to make your home look new. Do you want a comfortable home? You need to clean it up first. 16
Keep a pet at home. You can keep a dog or a cat. 17 When you arrive home, your dog or cat will give you a warm welcome. 18 It always runs to you and goes around you happily.
19 They can make your home beautiful. They can let you have fresh air. They can also make you feel happy.
Hang (悬挂) some photos or pictures on the walls. 20 You can also hang pictures of animals and plants. These pictures can make your home warm and beautiful. Then you may think you have a "new" room.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

16.C 17.E 18.A 19.D 20.F

【分析】
本题为英语七选五题型，解题核心是结合短文上下文的语境、语义逻辑及段落主旨，匹配最合适的选项。需先通读短文明确各段主题，再逐一分析空白处前后句的内容，确保选项与上下文连贯、语义衔接自然。
【解析】
1. 第16空：前文强调“保持家干净，需要先打扫干净”，C选项“Nobody wants to live in a dirty home”（没人想住在脏房子里）承接上文，解释保持家干净的原因，故16选C。
2. 第17空：前文提到“在家养宠物，可养狗或猫”，E选项“Having a dog or a cat can make you happy and healthy”（养一只狗或猫能让你开心又健康）承接养宠物的话题，说明养宠物的好处，故17选E。
3. 第18空：后文描述“宠物总是跑向你，开心地围着你转”，A选项“It is always excited to see you”（它见到你总是很兴奋）对应宠物见到主人的表现，符合语境，故18选A。
4. 第19空：后文提到“它们能让家变漂亮，提供新鲜空气”，D选项“Put some plants and flowers in your home”（在家里放些植物和花）匹配后文描述的植物的作用，故19选D。
5. 第20空：前文提到“在墙上挂一些照片或图画”，F选项“Why not hang photos of your family on your room wall?”（为什么不在你的房间墙上挂家人的照片呢）承接挂照片的话题，故20选F。
【答案】
16.C 17.E 18.A 19.D 20.F
【知识点】
英语七选五、上下文语境匹配
【点评】
本题考查学生对英语语篇上下文逻辑的理解能力，需结合段落主旨和前后句语义选择选项，难度中等，需注意选项与语境的连贯性。
【难度系数】
0.5