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英语学科竞赛模拟
考试时长：120分钟满分：150分
第一部分阅读理解（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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As urban populations keep growing and farmland becomes increasingly scarce,a new solution to
food shortage has taken root in big cities:community vertical farms on public rooftops ()
Different from traditional farming that relies on large fields and heavy soil,vertical farming grows
fruits,vegetables and herbs in stacked layers,using renewable energy and recycled water to cut
down resource waste.
Most community vertical farms are run by local volunteers and students,open to all residents who
want to learn about sustainable food production.Workers use LED lights instead of sunlight to
control growth cycles,meaning vegetables can be harvested all year round,regardless of bad
weather or seasonal mon crops include lettuce,cherry tomatoes and mint,which are
fast-growing and suitable for indoor stacked planting.
These rooftop farms bring double benefits:they provide fresh,pesticide-free vegetables to nearby
neighborhoods at low prices,and they turn unused,ugly rooftops into green spaces that lower
building temperatures and reduce air pollution.Local schools also organize field trips here,teaching
teenagers biology and environmental protection in a practical way.
Some people worry vertical farming costs too much to build and run,but supporters say the long-
term gains are worth it.As more cities push for eco-friendly development,community vertical
farms are no longer just a trial,but a necessary part of urban sustainable living.They prove that
modem cities can grow their own food and protect the environment at the same time
1.What makes the crops in vertical farms different from those in traditional farming in growth
conditions
A.They need more soil and sunlight.
B.They are not affected by natural seasons or weather.
C.They only grow in outdoor large fields.
D.They take a longer time to ripen with more pesticides.
2.What does the underlined word "scarce"in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A.Hard to find.B.Easy to protect.C.Rich in number.D.Unsafe to use.
3.What can we infer from the passage about the future of community vertical farms
A.They will disappear due to high operation costs
B.They will be widely promoted in urban areas.
C.They will only be run by professional farmers.
D.They will replace traditional farming completely.
B
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