Question

【题目】Everyone knows how important trees are to the good of the earth. 【1】By providing shade (树萌)for us to enjoy time outside, trees can shade our homes and keep them cooler in the summer time. They can hide views, reduce noise from nearby roads and serve as windbreaks. Many types also produce flowers and fruits. These tall plants simply make our homes and neighborhoods more beautiful.

Choosing Trees

【2】Planting a tree is a long-term job. Large trees, especially, take a long time to grow. And once planted, they are difficult to move. Tress can also be a kind of wealth, so it’s important to chose wisely.

Many yards have space for only a few large plants. 【3】So take the time to choose a plant that will grow well in the conditions you can provide.

Care

Once you’ve made a choice, you’ll need to prepare your site for planting. 【4】If you plant trees yourself, carefully follow the instructions given by the experts or read “How to Plant a Tree”. Your success depends on proper planting.

Providing proper care after it’s planted is also important. Young plants should be cared for the first few years. Feed regularly(定期)and water deeply, so they become strong and healthy. 【5】.

A. They also provide homes for wildlife.

B. Full-grown plants usually don’t need to be watered.

C. You may need to clear the site and improve the soil.

D. When planting, it’s wise to make your choices carefully.

E. You may not have room to grow all the types you want to try.

F. They develop large root systems and can grow for themselves

G. There are also many advantages of growing them in our own yard.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】D

【3】E

【4】C

【5】B

【解析】本文作者针对如何在庭院里种树这一问题，给出了一些建议。

【1】语义理解题。By providing shade (树萌)for us to enjoy time outside, trees can shade our homes and keep them cooler in the summer time. They can hide views, reduce noise from nearby roads and serve as windbreaks. Many types also produce flowers and fruits. These tall plants simply make our homes and neighborhoods more beautiful.这里提到了在自己院子里种树的诸多好处，所以选G。

【2】语义理解题。Tress can also be a kind of wealth, so it’s important to chose wisely.这里提到了要明智地选择种哪种树，选D。

【3】语义理解题。由Many yards have space for only a few large plants. 和So take the time to choose a plant that will grow well in the conditions you can provide.可知这里意思是你可能没有空间种所有你想种的树，选E。

【4】语义理解题。Once you’ve made a choice, you’ll need to prepare your site for planting.这里提到了清理地点的问题，选C。（你可能需要清理这个地点并且改善土壤）

【5】语义理解题。由Feed regularly(定期)and water deeply, so they become strong and healthy.可知选B。（成熟的植物通常不需要被浇水）