第二部分：閱讀選擇(第11~15題，每題2分，共10分)

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　　Organic Farming

　　During thousands of years of human civilization, the raising of animals and growing of plants have always been organic. Chemicals for farming first came up at the turn of the 20th century. Widespread use of chemicals began after World WarⅡ. In the 1950s and 60s farmers started using chemical fertilizers and pesticides(殺蟲劑). Recently, however, more and more farmers have been returning to organic farming.

　　In organic farming, farm products are produced in more natural ways. Crops, meat and other food are produced without chemicals. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and growth hormones(激素)are forbidden. Farmers enrich the soil with natural fertilizers. They pull out weeds by hand. Hay and straw are put between the rows of plants to stop weeding. They rely on the natural enemies of pests to control pests. Animals are fed organically and can eat grass outdoors. Cows, for example, are kept in pastures(草場)and fields. Vegetables and fruit are also produced with organic methods.

　　Organic farming enjoys many advantages. For example, crop rotation can preserve the good qualities of soils. The growing of different crops can keep soils healthy and fertile. Organic farming is healthier for farm workers, and there are fewer remains of chemicals in food. In the long run, organic farms save energy and protect the environment. It can slow down global warming and reduce the pollution of ground water.

　　Meanwhile, there are some disadvantages. Organic food is more expensive. Organic products may cost up to 40% more. Production costs are higher as farmers need more workers, and the land output is much less. Marketing and distribution is not efficient because organic food is provided in smaller amount. Crop illness may happen very often. Besides, organic farming cannot produce enough food for the world's population to survive. This could lead to starvation in countries that can produce enough food today.

　　11.【題干】Organic farming_____.

　　【選項】

　　A.started in the 1950s

　　B.had a short history

　　C.has become popular in recent years

　　D.was promoted by World War Ⅱ

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】第一段中提到Recently, however, more and more farmers have been returning to organic farming. 然而，最近，越來越多的農(nóng)民開始回歸有機農(nóng)業(yè)。與C選項相符。

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　　12.【題干】In organic farming_____.

　　【選項】

　　A.cows can move around in fields

　　B.natural enemies of pests are scarce

　　C.chemicals are used to kill pests

　　D.machines are used to pull out weeds

　　【答案】A

　　【解析】文章第二段提到Cows, for example, are kept in pastures(草場)and fields. 例如，奶牛被飼養(yǎng)在牧場上。因此A正確。

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　　13.【題干】The phrase "crop rotation" (Para. 3) probably means_____.

　　【選項】

　　A.growing high-yielding crops

　　B.seasonal growing of crops

　　C.planting soil-enriching crops

　　D.regular changing of crops

　　【答案】D

　　【解析】第三段中提到For example, crop rotation can preserve the good qualities of soils. The growing of different crops can keep soils healthy and fertile. 例如，作物輪作可以保持良好的土壤質量。不同作物的種植可以保持土壤健康肥沃。通過different crops也可以推斷出是種植不同的植物。與D選項相符。

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　　14.【題干】One advantage of organic farming is that it is, _____.

　　【選項】

　　A.water-saving

　　B.labor-saving

　　C.market-friendly

　　D.environmentally-friendly

　　【答案】D

　　【解析】第三段中提到In the long run, organic farms save energy and protect the environment. 從長遠來看，有機農(nóng)場可以節(jié)約能源，保護環(huán)境。因此選擇D選項。

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　　15.【題干】The problem of organic farming is_____.

　　【選項】

　　A.poor qualities of soils

　　B.high production costs

　　C.the use of too much land

　　D.the shortage of farm workers

　　【答案】B

　　【解析】最后一段提到Production costs are higher as farmers need more workers, and the land output is much less. 由于農(nóng)民需要更多的工人，因此生產(chǎn)成本更高，土地產(chǎn)量也更少。與B選項相符。

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