答案:making it possible

Ⅳ.阅读理解

　　(2015湖北,B)

　　What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn't a prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle.On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles.Loe and her family grow,can(装罐) and preserve much of the food they consume.

　　Loe is a master food preserver,gardener and canning expert.She also operates a website,where she shares her tips and recipes,with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control what's on their plate.

　　Loe initially went to school to become an engineer,but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food."I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs(香草) and foods for that fresh flavor,"she said.Engineer by day,Loe learned cooking at night school.She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.

　　"I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,"Loe said.Through her website Loe emphasizes that"anybody can do this anywhere." Got an apartment with a balcony(阳台)?Plant some herbs.A window?Perfect spot for growing.Start with herbs,she recommends,because "they're very forgiving." Just a little of the herbs "can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,"she added."I think it's a great place to start."Then?Try growing something from a seed,she said,like a tomato or some tea.

　　Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does.With every planted food,Loe noted,there's a moment when it's bursting with its absolute peak flavor."I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar,"Loe said."Canning for me is about knowing what's in your food,knowing where it comes from."

　　In addition to being more in touch with the food she's eating,another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children:"Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,"she said,"that if we don't take care of the earth,no one will."

1.The underlined word"prerequisite"(Para.1)is closest in meaning to "　　　".

A.recipe　　　　　　　　　B.substitute

C.requirement D.challenge

提示:词义猜测题。根据文章第一段第一句"What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn't a prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle."以及后文可知,Loe并没有拥有一个大农场也能吃上新鲜的果蔬,过上现代的自给自足的生活。因此可知,prerequisite是"前提,必备条件"的意思。

答案:C

2.Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?

A.They are used daily.

B.They are easy to grow.

C.They can grow very tall.

D.They can be eaten uncooked.

提示:推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的"they're very forgiving."可以得知,herbs很"宽容",在此表示比较容易种植,对种植要求不高。故选B项。

答案:B

3.According to Loe,what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?

A.It can preserve their best flavor.

B.It can promote her online sales.

C.It can better her cooking skills.

D.It can improve their nutrition.

提示:细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段第二句中的"...there's a moment when it's bursting with its absolute peak flavor."可知,将食物罐藏会保存它们的最佳味道。故选A项。

答案:A

4.What is the "the bigger picture"(Para.6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?

A.The knowledge about good food.

B.The way to live a grow-our-own life.

C.The joy of getting in touch with foods.

D.The responsibility to protect our earth.