Instructions

Sort through the apples you wish to store. Remove any that shows signs of damage，such as cuts，scratches or holes. __2__You can use them to make apple products that you can then store，such as apple juice or apple sauce.

Place the apples into the plastic bags. These bags will help maintain the correct humidity(湿度) level，which ideally should stay between 90 and 95 percent. __3__Keeping the apples in an airtight bag can cause carbon dioxide to build up in the bag，leading to spoilage(变质)．

__4__For the longest storage，you should keep the apples at 30 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Apples do not freeze until the temperature drops below 29. 4 degrees，so maintaining a temperature slightly above that is important.

Check the temperature and humidity levels of your apples every two to three weeks to ensure that the storage environment is still ideal.

Tips & Warnings

__5__By doing so，you can prevent them from contributing to faster spoilage of the entire group.

A．Dry them before storing them.

B．The rotten apple injures its neighbors.

C．Store the bags of apples in a cool，dark place.

D．Remove any apples that show signs of spoilage.

E．These damaged apples are not good candidates for storage.

F．These might go bad after as short as a week even with proper storage.

G．Fold the ends of the bags under the apples，but do not make the bags completely shut.

【语篇解读】　本文是说明文，介绍了一些储藏苹果的方法和注意事项。

1．F　[本段主要说明哪种苹果适合长期储存，哪种苹果不适合。根据上文的"Avoid trying to store. . . "可知选项F符合语境。]

2．E　[由空格前的内容"Sort through the apples you wish to store. . . holes"可知储藏前对苹果要挑选一下，因为那些有毁坏迹象的苹果不适合储藏。故E项符合语境。]

3．G　[由上文中的"These bags will help maintain the correct humidity(湿度)level