Unit 5Working The Land同步巩固练-part 1
Reading and Thinking
【基础词汇练】
1.People in dry areas suffer from a (short)of water.
2.The (consume)of plastic products is threatening the environment.
3.His theory was based on false (assume).
4.The director (vision)an isolated life in his last movie.
5.Researchers are (devote)to finding a cure for cancer.
6.Solar energy has been used tog electricity in some countries.
7.He worked very hard to a his goal.
8.The c way of farming has been challenged by modern technology.
9.A lack of (convince) evidence led to the failure of the case.
10.The new finding has attracted both d and international attention.
11.His dream finally became a (事实).
12.She has to (克服)great difficulties to make a life in a new city.
13.Valentino is keen to see (名人)parading his clothes on big occasions.
14.He will read for pleasure during the l time.
15.Organic farmers turned to natural means to b crop yield.
16.Many people are out of work due to the economic c .
17.His muscle (strain)while he was taking exercise.
18.She is an easy-going person with charming c .
【选词练】
care for,dream up,in spite of,be comprised of,far from
1.With 10 guests to come, 6 chairs are enough.
2.She made a life in the capital city great difficulties.
3.They always some new excuses for the train's arriving late.
4.As a vegetarian, he didn't meat.
5.The community many ethnic minorities.
【句型练】
1.估计已经有10,000美元花在了农业研究上。
10,000 dollars has been spent on agricultural research.
2.他成功的演艺事业使他富有。
His successful acting career .
3.让游客们印象深刻的是优美的风景。
is the picturesque scenery.
4.他成功地解决了公司面临的危机。
He facing the company.
【七选五练】
Stress is a popular cause of major diseases affecting people worldwide. It is so common that people have begun to search for the best and easiest ways to reduce stress. 1
Exercise for a better life.
Regular runners say that there is no better feeling than the one you get when you finish your daily run. Exercising is an effective way for you to remove stress from your life. 2 And it can also lift your mood. An additional benefit of exercising is that it keeps you fit and healthy!
Organize it.
Keeping your workplace and home organized is also a way for you to avoid stressful situations. Working in a messy area keeps your brain thinking on several different things at the same time. 3
Manage your time wisely.
4 Sticking to your schedule gives you focus and a goal to work on. It also helps you avoid missing out on deadlines which are a great source of stress. Managing your time wisely means managing your stress.
In a word, we shouldn't let stress stop us living a normal and healthy life. Stress will naturally appear due to the modern way of life. 5 Don't let stress get the better of you and make you lead an unhappy life.
A.Here are the reasons why people always feel stressed.
B.Identify what causes your stress.
C.Plan your day ahead and stick to it.
D.There are some ways to say goodbye to stress.
E.Regular exercise gives you time to think abut things.
F.And it gets hard to concentrate on just one thing.
G.But just like fire, if we control stress it can't hurt us.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
【阅读练】
A
There is an old saying in China that goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” The “Sanjiu period”, which is in Minor Cold(小寒), refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the winter solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.
Eating hotpot
During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton(炖羊肉) with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and stewing.
Eating glutinous rice(糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese add some fried preserved(腌制的) pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.
Eating vegetable rice
In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients, aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted ducks are the specialties in Nanjing.
1.What do we know about Minor Cold
A.It lasts twenty-seven days.
B.It marks the first day of winter.
C.It refers to the winter solstice.
D.The Sanjiu period is in Minor Cold.
2.What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold
A.Eating hotpot.
B.Buying cabbage.
C.Having huangyacai.
D.Having vitamins A and B pills.
3.How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice
A.They fry and toast it.
B.They eat it for dinner.
C.They steam it with soy sauce.
D.They mix it with many other things.
4.This text may be taken from the column of a newspaper.
A.travel
B.culture
C.fashion
D.science
B
Like people, plants experience stress. And also, like people, the response to that stress can determine success.
Bad environmental conditions, such as drought, flood, heat and other stresses, affect yields(产量) more than crop pests and diseases. “We are trying to find a way to equip plants with the ability to tolerate environmental stress and maintain high yields”, said Stephen Howell, a professor of genetics and cell biology.
“Plant cells produce proteins (蛋白质) and ship them to different parts of the cell. Under normal conditions, these proteins are folded into their normal, healthy structures as they are produced. When a plant is under stress, its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins. Then a built-in system senses this and sets off an alarm in the cell,” said Howell.
In response to the alarm, another protein (IRE1) starts working and creates a different process which activates (激活) the stress response genes whose products bring about defensive measures that help the plant survive.
“As it turns out, responses that are activated under stressful conditions actually inhibit the growth of plants,” said Howell. “This allows them to preserve their energy to survive the stressful conditions.”
“For plants in the wild, this response is a help for survival”, he said. In production of agricultural crops, however, this response reduces yields.
“You don't want crop plants to stop growing,” Howell said. “You want them to continue to grow and produce more even though they are under stress.”
“With the new understanding of this stress response, the next step may be to silence the alarm system”, said Howell. “What may be important is to disable some of these stress responses. That may make the plant more productive under stressful conditions.”
5.According to the text, an alarm in the plant cell is caused by .
A.the folded proteins
B.the changed proteins
C.the defensive measures
D.the stress response genes
6.The energy preserved in the plants under stressful conditions .
A.helps the plants to survive
B.helps to maintain high yields
C.keeps the plants growing
D.helps to produce proteins
7.The underlined word “inhibit” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “ ”.
A.prevent
B.start
C.continue
D.promote
8.How does Howell intend to make crop plants maintain high yields under stressful conditions
A.By making crop plants keep more energy.
B.By making crop plants stop growing.
C.By making the alarm system stop working.
D.By making the alarm system respond quickly.
【语法填空练】
Known as the “father of hybrid rice”, Yuan Longping is one of China's 1 (famous) scientists, who considers himself a farmer 2 his fame and influence. 3 (tackle) the crisis of food 4 (short), he attended Southwest Agricultural College and made up his mind to study agriculture. Then as a researcher, he was devoted to finding 5 approach to boosting yields without expanding the area of land. 6 (overcome) enormous difficulties, he developed the first hybrid rice in the world that could be used for farming in 1974, which made 7 possible for farmers to expand their output 8 (great). Not only has his innovation helped to feed China, but it 9 (alleviate) hunger in other countries depending on rice like India and Vietnam. Given his great contribution, he has received numerous awards both in China and abroad. In spite of being wealthy, he cares little for celebrity or money and makes large donations to support agricultural research. Old 10 he is, he is still working hard to fulfill his dream.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
参考答案：
【基础词汇练】
1.shortage
2.consumption
3.assumptions
4.envisioned
5.devoted
6.generate
7.attain
8.conventional
9.convincing
10.domestic
11.reality
12.overcome
13.celebrities
14.leisure
15.boost
16.crisis
17.was strained
18.characteristics
【选词练】
1.far from
2.in spite of
3.dream up
4.care for
5.is comprised of
【句型练】
1.It is estimated that
2.makes him wealthy
3.What impresses the visitors
4.succeeded in tackling the crisis
【七选五练】
DEFCG
【阅读练】
1-4DCDB
5-8BAAC
【语法填空练】
1.most famous
2.despite
3.To tackle
4.shortage
5.an
6.Having overcome
7.it
8.greatly
9.has alleviated
10.as/thoughUnit 5Working The Land同步巩固练-part 3
Using Language, Assessing Your Progress &Video Time
【基础单词练】
1. (essential), he is not a man of career.
2.Chewing plays an important role in one's (digest).
3.Food produced from chemical farming is not (nutrition).
4.Modern means of (fertilise)can be energy-saving and environmentally friendly.
5.Nowadays physical therapy (理疗) has gradually been used as an
(alter)to medicine.
6.Computers are now inw use all over the world.
7.O food, which is green and healthy, is on sale at the local grocery.
8.The Chinese and the Westerners havee different views of life.
9.Foreigners tend to be impressed with the spicyf of Sichuan dishes.
10.The population of theu area is larger than that of the rural area.
11. (化学的) factories do great harm to the air.
12.The elderly and children are having a hard time in the (最深处) of winter.
13.Plants in desert usually have long (根).
14.The government has taken measures to help people get rid of (贫穷).
【选词练】
nowhere near,(be)free of,for instance,
in turn,be rooted in, turn to,(be)rich in
1.The advancement of technology can boost education. , the development of education can contribute to technological progress.
2.Being gentle the British people's mind.
3.People should psychological counseling if necessary.
4.I like the orange, which is juicy and vitamins.
5.Many natural means have been used in organic farming. , animal wastes are used to keep the soil fertile.
6.He's as influential as he used to be.
7.He prefers to eat snacks sugar.
【句型练】
1.同一块地上种不同的作物是为了保持土壤肥沃。
Diverse crops are grown in the same field .
2.这本书用简单的语言写成并充满韵律,使其对儿童来说容易记住。
The book is written in simple words and full of the rhythm,
for children to remember.
3.消费者更喜欢有机食品的原因是有机食品既美味又有营养。
organic food is because it is tasty and nutritious.
4.使他脱颖而出的是他精通几门语言。
is his mastery of several languages.
5.他非常感谢那位老师,在老师的帮助下他学习上取得了巨大的进步。
He owes a lot to the teacher he has made great progress in study.
6.传统上,人们希望女性照顾孩子同时做家务。
Conventionally, women are expected to take care of the children
.
【七选五练】
Overcome Culture Shock in the Classroom
Culture shock occurs in a classroom when students are exposed to a new situation. 1 . However, it can also happen to students moving from a small town to a large city, to home-schooled students starting formal school education or to students progressing from one level of education to another. There are several strategies that teachers can use to help students overcome culture shock.
Make group rules
Brainstorm(集体讨论) group rules with the class as a whole to create a safe space and good learning environment. 2 . Rules could include respecting differences, listening when someone is speaking and not teasing, for example.
Provide a partner
Find a partner for the new student in the adjustment period. 3 . A good partner is someone who is friendly, outgoing and patient. The partner should show the new student around the school, spend time with him or her after class and eat lunch with him or her.
Know the source of a problem
Identify problems early and work with the student and his or her family to deal with them. 4 . It can also be caused by overseas or home school environment. Students and parents need to be aware of all the rules and customs that apply.
5
Create lessons that include information about different countries and traditions. These could include story reading, geography, cultural studies and history. Encourage the student to share some information about himself or herself.
A.Create special lessons
B.Respect other cultures
C.They have lost their own language and culture
D.Explain the rules and require everyone to follow them
E.A partner can help him or her quickly adapt to the new environment
F.Classroom culture shock is often caused by the very different environment of a classroom
G.Typically, this happens when a new immigrant(移民)student arrives in a classroom for the first time
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
【阅读练】
Food blogs, celebrities, and nutritionists all advocate the benefits of eating organic(有机的) fruit and vegetables. But a new study published in Science Advances paints a more complex picture. While organic produce is likely slightly healthier to eat and, in some ways, more sustainable to grow, there are also downsides.
Organic fruit and vegetables typically cost more than conventional ones. To get a certificate as organic, farmers must meet specific criteria, including growing produce without the use of genetic engineering and chemical inputs. Without these methods, the growing process typically requires more labour, time, and money, the costs that are passed on to consumers.
It's true that in many ways, organic farming is more sustainable than conventional farming. But when it comes to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas emission and water loss, the comparison gets complex. Organic farms produce fewer greenhouse gases per acre. However, because they are barred from using genetic engineering, pesticides(杀虫剂), and other methods that increase efficiency(效率), organic farms also produce an estimated 19% to 25% less yield than conventional farms. While there isn't a whole lot of research on the topic, the few studies that do exist suggest greenhouse gas output and water loss might actually be higher on organic farms, on a per unit basis, says the study author Verena Seufert.
In addition, while organic produce is likely more nutritious than conventional fruit and vegetables, there's not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight differences influence consumer health. The same is true for the pesticide remainder. In developed countries, where pesticide use is tightly regulated, there's no scientific consensus(共识) on how these often slight differences influence human health.
Still, Seufert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic produce, you should do so. Organic farms provide safer work environments for workers, plus they support great biodiversity(生物多样性). The real point from her study is not that organic produce is bad but that the practice needs more studies to increase the yield without lowering sustainability.
But if you can't afford to buy organic produce, don't stress too much, particularly from a nutritional perspective.
1.What does the underlined word “downsides” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean
A.Dangers. B.Drawbacks.
C.Benefits. D.Differences.
2.Which key factor makes it complicated to compare organic farming with conventional farming when it comes to environmental concerns
A.The yield. B.The price.
C.The water loss. D.The labour.
3.Which of the following will the author most probably agree with
A.Farmers' work environment should be improved.
B.Organic produce should be made more efficiently.
C.It isn't wise for consumers to buy organic products.
D.The pesticide remainder does no harm to people's health.
【语法填空练】
语篇1
Longjing tea, 1 has topped the list of the ten most famous teas in China with its color, taste and shape, 2 (name) after its production region—Longjing Village near the West Lake. The good environment and water resources have contributed much to the 3 (grow) of the tea, confirming the saying that “Longjing tea is the 4 (good) among all of the teas in the world”.
Thanks 5 the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the tea has earned a high reputation. The story went that the Qianlong Emperor visited a mountain during his Hangzhou travels and he saw some ladies picking the tea at 6 foot of the mountain. He was so interested in their movements that he decided to have a go himself.
While 7 (pick) the tea, he received the news of his mother's illness, so he carelessly put the leaves in his right sleeve and 8 (leave) Hangzhou for Beijing. He visited his mother 9 (immediate) upon his arrival in Beijing, and his mother smelt the fragrance of the tea leaves from his right sleeve and wanted to have a taste. After drinking a cup of tea, she found herself completely 10 (refresh), and she even praised it as a cure for all illnesses. From then on, it was listed as the tribute tea.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
语篇2
Given the fact that chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers can fight crop disease and increase production, they 1 (be)in widespread use since the 1950s. However, with time going by, they have been proved 2 (harm)to the environment and human health if 3 (use)for a long time. To tackle the problems, farmers have switched to organic farming 4 an alternative. And organic food has become 5 favorite for many customers. Organic farmers rely on it that natural means could keep their soil fertile and free of disease. Different organic methods have come up, 6 goal is to grow good food while avoiding damage to the environment or to the human health. 7 , organic farming cannot replace chemical farming with a huge number of people 8 (feed)worldwide. There is still a long way to go 9 scientists find a suitable 10 (solve)that can satisfy the high demand for food while protecting the environment.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
【写作练】
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
(2019 浙江慈溪六校高一期中联考)
A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to the town. But it was snowing hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.
On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.
The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these yours ” “Yes, sir,” the farmer answered timidly (胆怯地). “Have you killed the man ” “No, no, sir,” the farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man ” “About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man ” “No, sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet ” “No, sir.” The officer became angry and told a policeman to beat him up and send him into prison. The officer wanted to trap the farmer into the confession(供认), but the farmer didn't admit he was the murderer.
Paragraph 1:
The officer was so angry that he asked the policeman to beat him up again.
Paragraph 2:
The farmer was lucky. A few days later,
参考答案：
【基础单词练】
1.Essentially
2.digestion
3.nutritious
4.fertilization
5.alternative
6.widespread
7.Organic
8.entirely
9.flavour
10.urban
11.Chemical
12.depths
13.roots
14.poverty
【选词练】
1.In turn
2.is rooted in
3.turn to
4.rich in
5.For instance
6.nowhere near
7.free of
【句型练】
1.to keep the soil fertile
2.making it easy
3.Why consumers prefer
4.What makes him stand out
5.with whose help
6.while doing the housework
【七选五练】
GDEFA
【阅读练】
BAB
【语法填空练】
语篇1
1.which
2.is named
3.growth
4.best
5.to
6.the
7.picking
8.left
9.immediately
10.refreshed
语篇2
1.have been
2.harmful
3.used
4.as
5.a
6.whose
7.However
8.to feed
9.before
10.solution
【写作练】
Paragraph 1:
The officer was so angry that he asked the policeman to beat him up again. The farmer was very afraid. He thought he would be sentenced to death for killing people, but he was innocent. He must tell people the truth, but no one could hear his voice. He hoped that someone could come and save him.
Paragraph 2:
The farmer was lucky. A few days later, a young man came to the police station with a lot of journalists, saying that he saw the murderer. It was the police officer who killed the man on the snow! He saw the police officer kill the man with a knife late in the evening. He was so frightened and ran away. But the young man thought the farmer was innocent. So he took the great courage to expose the real criminal. After the investigation, the young man was right. The police officer was sent into prison and the policeman who beat up the farmer was fired. The brave young man was regarded as a hero by the villagers.Unit 5Working The Land同步巩固练-part 2
Learning About Language &Using Language
【基础词汇练】
1.He keeps himself informed of the (late) news through the Internet.
2.Passion and devotion are what make a person (success).
3.Scientists have been exploring the (possible)of making human beings live a longer life.
4.The (create) of Harry Potter series made J.K. Rowling famous and wealthy.
5.His good manners left a good first (impress) on the interviewers.
6.The speech is intended to raise people's (aware) of environmental protection.
7.Students are required to find (support) evidence for the statement.
8.Profile photos are seen as an (extend) of self on social media.
【选词练】
be committed to,be lit with,up to,depend on,
adapt to,deep down,retire from,other than,care about
1.He saved 1,200 people during World War Ⅱ.
2.As a devoted man, he the tasks assigned to him.
3.The shopping mall colorful lights during festivals.
4.The patient wanted nobody to care for him his son.
5.They plan to travel around the world after their jobs.
6.He seems carefree but he is quite depressed.
7.She tried hard to the life of the foreign university.
8.As a self-centered person, he doesn't what others need.
9.We can it that the developing technology can change our lives for the better.
【句型练】
1.尽管年纪轻,但是他有高超的沟通技巧。(though/as引导让步状语从句的倒装用法)
2.由于蔬菜没有什么味道,孩子们不喜欢吃。(with复合结构)
3.使人们吃惊的是他已经独自解开了谜题。(it作形式主语)
4.他已决定去德国深造,这可以开拓他的眼界。(非限制性定语从句)
5.我有良好的英语口语能力,可以使我毫无困难地与外国人交流。(现在分词作状语)
6.这位名人是否会出席慈善派对还不确定。
the charity party is still uncertain.
7.有紧急情况要处理,他得提前离开。
,he had to leave early.
8.随着老年人口的增加,经济发展变得缓慢。
, the development of economy has become slow.
9.如果处理不当,轻伤会造成大麻烦。
, slight injuries can cause great trouble.
10.共享经济遭遇挫折,这不足为奇。(it作形式主语)
11.很显然,中国在世界舞台上发挥着越来越重要的作用。
China is playing an increasingly important role on the world stage.
12.据报道出生率近年来在持续下降。
the birth rate has been dropping in recent years.
13.如何解决危机仍然令人费解。
remains puzzling.
14.会议何时召开还未决定。
has not been decided yet.
15.使许多家长担忧的是校园食品安全。
is food safety in school.
16.他有一个伟大的设想——未来人人平等。(同位语从句)
【语法填空练】
Many of us were raised with the saying “Waste not, want not.” None of us, however, can 1 (complete) avoid waste in our lives.
Any kind of waste is thoughtless. Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our limited natural 2 (resource), our money, or other people's time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big difference. It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our 3 (good) to heal the world that is in serious trouble. By focusing 4 saving oil, water, paper, food, and clothing, we are playing 5 part in cutting down on waste.
We must keep reminding 6 (us) that it is easier to get into something 7 to get out of it. Actually, severe damage 8 (do) to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It's time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren's children 9 (be) able to develop well. We can't solve all the problems of waste, 10 we can encourage mindfulness. Dno't waste things!
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
【完型练】
When I was a college student, I did a lot of traveling abroad. That was because a professor 1 me to do so. She said, “To travel around the world can 2 your knowledge through actual experiences and make you have fun.” I 3 her.
Since I started to work for a 4 company, however, I have done most of my traveling through the Internet. With the help of the Internet, I have also got 5 about food in different countries.
Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were 6 necessary until I happened to read a famous chef's comment on the Internet. He said, “When we enjoy food and the 7 around us at the same time, why don't you fly over to Italy and enjoy real Italian 8 ” Those words reminded me of my 9 advice. As information technology 10 , you might be able to do it without making a real trip. But this also means that you will miss the various 11 you can get from traveling.
Today there are people who 12 direct communication with others and spend much of their time on the Internet. It is not surprising to see a group of people 13 not with each other but into their microphones. However, we should never let it 14 our time for face-to-face communication. Let's make use of information technology more 15 , and have great fun in experiencing the actual world.
1.A.promised B.allowed
C.impressed D.encouraged
2.A.build up B.use
C.practice D.exchange
3.A.agreed with B.learn from
C.followed D.obeyed
4.A.car B.food
C.clothing D.machine
5.A.information B.taste
C.cooks D.advertisements
6.A.even more B.no longer
C.much D.actually
7.A.people B.drink
C.atmosphere D.environment
8.A.shoes B.dishes
C.customers D.situations
9.A.friend's B.parents'
C.professor's D. boss'
10.A.produces B.advertises
C.forms D.advances
11.A.news B.pleasures
C.troubles D.places
12.A.avoid B. keep
C.lose D.enjoy
13.A.meeting B.talking
C.communicating D.traveling
14.A.spare B.increase
C.reduce D.use
15.A.wisely B.correctly
C.quickly D.slowly
【阅读练】
In 2011, during his freshman year at the University of Maryland, Simon was struck by how much food was thrown away in the college cafeteria. “I was shocked to see someone buy a full sandwich, eat half of it, and throw the other half out,” said Simon. “It was not the value I grew up with.” For him, discarded food was a “natural goldmine” where he could source to do good.
Four years later, Simon co-founded Imperfect Produce, a subscription-based home-delivery service for discounted “ugly” fruits and vegetables that are perfectly good on the inside, but otherwise rejected from the food supply chain for their looks.
“Up to 20% of the fruits and vegetables grown on farms in America are thrown away because the produce doesn't meet grocery stores' standards,” said Simon. “It's often for discoloration, scarring on the surface caused by the fruit rubbing against a tree limb or an atypical shape,” he said. “Sometimes it's the size.” Simon, 29, and Chesler, 27, decided to source this “ugly” produce directly from farms and deliver it to customers for about 30% less than conventional grocery store prices.
“The reason why we created Imperfect Produce as a direct-to-consumer business is because grocery stores didn't want to partner with us,” said Simon. “So we became our own store.” The San Francisco-based service launched in August 2015. Today, Imperfect Produce has more than 200, 000 subscribers in 22 cities. The company sources its produce from 250 growers nationwide, and slightly more than half of it is organic. To date, Simon said the service has helped recover 40 million pounds of food from going to waste.
Simon declined to disclose income but said this year's sales are expected to double last year's. The business is not yet profitable, but he hopes to expand the service to 40 cities by the end of 2019 and eventually take the company public at some point.
1.Why are many fruits and vegetables wasted
A.They are not tasty.
B.They are poorly looking.
C.They are not nutritious.
D.They are not good inside.
2.What made Simon create Imperfect Produce as a direct-to-consumer business
A.Relatively high prices offered by him.
B.His desire to offer convenient service to others.
C.The wish to set up his own business.
D.Grocery stores' refusal to cooperate with him.
3.What can be inferred about Simon
A.He thinks a lot about the wasted food.
B.He wants to help the poor.
C.He expects to make profits from his business.
D.He has expanded his service to 40 cities.
参考答案：
【基础词汇练】
1.latest
2.successful
3.possibility
4.creation
5.impression
6.awareness
7.supporting
8.extension
【选词练】
1.up to
2.is committed to
3.is lit with
4.other than
5.retiring from
6.deep down
7.adapt to
8.care about
9.depend on
【句型练】
1.Young as/though he is, he has great communication skills.
2.With vegetables having little flavour, children don't like to eat them.
3.It surprised people that he had solved the puzzle on his own.
4.He has decided to go to Germany for further study, which can broaden his horizons.
5.I have a good command of oral English, making it possible for me to communicate with foreigners without difficulty.
6.Whether the celebrity will attend
7.With an emergency to tackle
8.With the population of the elderly increasing
9.If treated improperly
10.It is no wonder that the sharing economy meets with setbacks.
11.It is obvious that
12.It is reported that
13.How to tackle the crisis
14.When the meeting will be held
15.What worries many parents
16.He has a great vision that everyone is equal in the future.
【语法填空练】
1.completely
2.resources
3.best
4.on
5.a
6.ourselves
7.than
8.done
9.will be
10.but
【完型练】
1-5DAABA
6-10BCBCD
11-15BABCA
【阅读练】
BDA
