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同学们好。近年来，英美城市兴起了一股「可食校园花园」（edible schoolyard）风潮：学校把闲置草坪改造成菜园，让学生亲手播种、浇水、收获。从纽约到伦敦，从旧金山到墨尔本，越来越多的教育工作者相信，泥土和阳光本身就是最好的课堂。今天的练习围绕这一话题展开。文章为原创撰写，仅借鉴公共讨论方向，不照搬任何原文。建议限时 12–15 分钟完成。
一、阅读理解（共 4 题）
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。
At a primary school in East London, what was once a plain square of grass is now a busy patch of lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and herbs. Students arrive early to water the beds, measure the growth of their sunflowers, and record the temperature in small notebooks. "This is our outdoor classroom," says their teacher. "The garden does not replace maths or science — it makes them real."
The idea of edible schoolyards first gained wide attention in the United States. In the early 2000s, chefs and educators in Berkeley, California, began working with schools to plant vegetables where lawns had been. Their goal was not only to teach children where food comes from, but also to improve what they eat at lunchtime. Studies later suggested that students who grow vegetables are more willing to try them, even vegetables they once refused.
Beyond health, the gardens teach skills that are hard to find in textbooks. Children learn to estimate spacing when planting seeds, to read weather forecasts before deciding whether to water, and to divide harvests fairly among classmates. They also learn patience: a seedling does not grow faster because you are in a hurry. "You cannot trick a tomato," one student laughed.
Of course, school gardens are not trouble-free. They need regular care during school holidays, and not every school has staff with gardening experience. Pests, bad weather and dry summers can damage a whole term’s work in a single week. Some parents worry that time in the garden takes time away from exam preparation.
Yet supporters argue that the benefits are clear. A garden connects children with the seasons, with their neighbours, and with the quiet satisfaction of making something grow. In a world of instant delivery and ready meals, that connection may be one of the most useful lessons a school can offer.
1. What is the main purpose of an edible schoolyard according to the passage?
A. To replace traditional science lessons.
B. To help students learn through growing food.
C. To reduce the cost of school lunches.
D. To provide jobs for local farmers.
2. What does the passage say about students who grow vegetables?
A. They usually refuse to eat vegetables at school.
B. They become more interested in trying vegetables.
C. They no longer need to study nutrition.
D. They prefer to buy ready meals.
3. Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge for school gardens?
A. Students fight over the harvest.
B. Gardens need care during holidays.
C. Teachers refuse to work outdoors.
D. Parents demand larger gardens.
4. What is the author’s attitude towards edible schoolyards?
A. Doubtful about their educational value.
B. Worried about their safety.
C. Generally supportive.
D. Uninterested in their future.
答案：1–4 B B B C
1. 细节理解题。第二段提到目标不仅是教孩子食物来源，还改善午餐饮食；第三段进一步说明花园教授课本之外的技能。综合来看，核心目的是「通过种植食物来学习」，B 项正确。2. 细节理解题。第二段末句「students who grow vegetables are more willing to try them」说明他们更愿意尝试蔬菜，B 项正确。3. 细节理解题。第四段「They need regular care during school holidays」直接对应 B 项。4. 观点态度题。最后一段「supporters argue that the benefits are clear」及作者对 garden 价值的总结，表明态度总体支持，C 项正确。
二、七选五（共 5 题，36–40）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You do not need a large field to grow your own food. (36) __________ With a little planning, a sunny balcony or a small corner by the window can produce fresh tomatoes, salad leaves and herbs.
The first step is to observe the light. (37) __________ Most vegetables need at least five hours of direct sunlight each day. If your space is shady, choose plants like spinach or mint that grow well with less sun.
Next, choose containers wisely. (38) __________ Plastic pots keep water longer, while clay pots allow air to move through the soil. Whatever you use, make sure there are holes at the bottom so extra water can escape.
Watering is another skill that takes practice. (39) __________ The best way is to check the soil with your finger: if the top two centimetres feel dry, it is time to water.
Finally, start small. (40) __________ Once you succeed with one or two pots, you will have the confidence to try more.
A. Many beginners make the mistake of watering too often or too little.
B. Different materials suit different plants and climates.
C. Growing food at home is only possible in the countryside.
D. It is better to grow ten plants well than fifty plants poorly.
E. In fact, many city gardeners grow food in containers.
F. Spend a few days noting where the sun falls at different times.
G. The most expensive tools are always the most useful.
答案：36–40 E F B A D
36. 前文说「不需要大田地」，E 项「事实上很多城市园丁用容器种植」承接并引出下文阳台/窗台。37. 本段主题是观察光照，F 项「花几天记录不同时段阳光落点」具体说明做法。38. 本段讲选择容器，B 项「不同材质适合不同植物和气候」承上启下，后文分别讲塑料盆和陶盆。39. 本段讲浇水技巧，A 项「新手常犯的错误是浇太多或太少」引出后文正确方法。40. 前文说「从小处开始」，D 项「把十株种好胜过五十株种差」呼应「start small」。
觉得有用点个【在看】，明天继续更～想看哪类题型，留言告诉我。
