Cranberry Fruit

题目与答案

1. 1 The cranberry requires a specific soil type to enable it to grow successfully.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：These small, crimson berries thrive only in very unique environmental conditions, particularly in soil that is both sandy and acidic

   同义替换：「specific soil type」↔「sandy and acidic」，「grow successfully」↔「thrive」

2. ·Trees are removed to promote the movement of 10_____ .

   答案：air

   原文定位：farmers also remove trees and scrub beside the bogs so that air can move through the site more freely and humidity is kept low

   同义替换：「movement of」↔「move through」

3. Spring

   ·11_____ is supplied to protect against frost.

   答案：Water

   原文定位：controlled water applications may be used at vulnerable times to shield budding shoots from sudden frosts

   同义替换：「supplied」↔「applications」

4. ·12_____ is done to control pests.

   答案：Maintenance

   原文定位：During this phase growers perform routine maintenance on channels, pumps and irrigation lines and take steps to reduce pest pressure before the plants enter full growth

   同义替换：「control pests」↔「reduce pest pressure」，「done」↔「perform」

5. Summer

   ·Growers check for 13_____ growth.

   答案：weed

   原文定位：Farmers inspect beds for any sign of weed emergence that would compete with the crop for nutrients and light, removing intruders promptly to protect potential yields

   同义替换：「check」↔「inspect」，「growth」↔「emergence」

6. 2 A layer of clay protects kettle ponds from harmful sub:stances which could affect the water quality.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：The clay bottom acts as a protective barrier, preventing harmful substances from entering the pond and preserving the clean water essential for healthy vines

   同义替换：「layer of clay」↔「clay bottom」，「protects」↔「preventing」，「affect the water quality」↔「preserving the clean water」

7. 3 In the past, the Wampanoag people had to consume most cranberries shortly after picking them.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：communities developed methods of drying and combining cranberries with other foods to extend their usefulness during months when fresh plant were scarce

8. 4 The Wampanoag people took advantage of the medicinal properties of cranberries.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：In addition to dietary uses, the Wampanoag also employed the berry in first-aid traditions: crushed fruit was applied to sores and minor wounds, reflecting a practical knowledge of its cleansing properties

   同义替换：「medicinal properties」↔「first-aid traditions」，「took advantage of」↔「employed the berry」

9. 5 The first settlers in North America brought European varieties of cranberry with them when they arrived.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：Rather than attempting to transplant European varieties, the newcomers adopted the native species already adapted to regional conditions

10. 6 Captain Hall tried growing other fruit crops before cultivating cranberries.
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：NOT GIVEN

    原文定位：One Massachusetts grower, Captain Henry Hall, observed that windblown sand reaching his beds improved fruit quality and yield. He began deliberately applying sand to his plots

11. 7 It took a long time for Captain Hall's methods of cultivation to become popular among other cranberry producers.
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：NOT GIVEN

    原文定位：He began deliberately applying sand to his plots and found that the practice changed both soil texture and pest incidence for the better. Hall's practice of controlling the land and surface materials was an important step toward systematic cranberry farming

12. The Cycle of Cranberry Production

    Winter

    ·Growers 8_____ the bogs to protect vines.

    答案：flood

    原文定位：In winter farmers often choose to flood the bogs, forming a protective layer that freezes and insulates the vines from extreme cold and drying winds

13. ·Sand is put on bogs to increase 9_____ and encourage growth.

    答案：drainage

    原文定位：On the frozen surface, sand is sometimes scattered so that, when thawed, the particles work into the bed and improve overall drainage, encouraging fresh shoots to establish

    同义替换：「increase」↔「improve」，「growth」↔「fresh shoots」