Question

【题目】

A. the most B grow C. depends on D. other E. the largest

As we all know, rice is the most important food for people all over the world. According to a survey, rice helps feed one third of the world’s population. Rice grows well with enough water. People 【1】 rice on flooded land and in the rain forests of Africa.

Scientists say that China started growing rice about 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. Now, rice is common in people's daily meals. Rice can be boiled, steamed or made into 【2】 snacks. It is also a popular food on festivals. People make New Year cakes with sticky rice (糯米)every Spring Festival.

China has (44) 【3】 population in the world. In order to feed more people, Chinese scientist Yuan Longping led the Super Rice Program in 1996. Today half of China’s rice plants are Yuan's Super Rice.

The harvest of rice (45) 【4】 many factors, Rice grows well between 18 °C to 35°C. A good rainfall also makes a great harvest. Farmers need to fertilize the rice and be careful with insects.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】E

【4】C

【解析】

本文讲述了大米是全世界人民最重要的食物。根据一项调查，大米帮助养活了世界上三分之一的人口。如果有足够的水，水稻会长得很好。科学家说，中国大约在3000到4000年前开始种植水稻。现在，大米在人们的日常饮食中很常见。米饭可以煮、蒸或制成其他小吃。它也是节日里很受欢迎的食物。影响大米收成的因素有很多，其中有温度等。

【1】句意：人们在洪水淹没的土地和非洲的热带雨林中种植水稻。

根据“People ___1__rice on flooded land”可知此处缺谓语动词，结合所给单词，可知此处“种植”，故选B。

【2】句意：米饭可以煮、蒸或制成其他小吃。

根据“Rice can be boiled, steamed or made into _2_ snacks.”可知此处“其他小吃”，故选D。

【3】句意：中国是世界上人口最多的国家。

根据“in the world”可知此处缺最高级，结合所给单词，此处是“人口最多”，故选E。

【4】句意：水稻的收成取决于许多因素。

根据“Rice grows well between 18 °C to 35°C. A good rainfall also makes a great harvest. Farmers need to fertilize the rice and be careful with insects.”可知此处是“取决于”，故选C。