The baobab tree

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题目与答案

1. 1 The baobab tree has been a part of African folklore because of its symbolic representation in ancient myths.
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   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：Given the tree's many practical uses, it is not surprising that the baobab features so prominently in traditional African folklore

2. Trunk

   - 10 can provide _____ and water

   答案：shelter

   原文定位：The trunk of the baobab is very wide and it can be used as a shelter. It is also used for storage and it can also be used as a source of water in dry periods

3. - 11 can be used to make _____

   答案：pots

   原文定位：The baobab can also be used to make a variety of things such as musical instruments, handcrafts, pots to grow plants in, and many other useful items

4. General

   - 12 provides _____ for animals and humans

   答案：shade

   原文定位：The tree also provides shade for animals and humans

5. - 13 can be used to make _____ to burn

   答案：fuel

   原文定位：The tree is also a source of fuel and is used as a firebreak as well

6. 2 Baobab trees are only found on the African continent.
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   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：These are found in the drier parts of Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka and Australia. Of the nine species, six are native to Madagascar, two to mainland Africa and one to Australia

7. 3 In West Africa, the presence of a baobab tree often indicates nearby human settlements.
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   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：In West Africa, the baobab's presence is often an indication of a human settlement nearby

8. 3 In West Africa, the presence of a baobab tree often indicates nearby human settlements.
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   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：In West Africa, the baobab's presence is often an indication of a human settlement nearby

9. 4 Baobab trees are commonly found in humid tropical rainforests.
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   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：The tree is most frequently found in dry, hot savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, where the climate is extremely arid and rainfall is seasonal

10. 5 The baobab stores water in its trunk during the rainy season to survive dry periods.
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    答案：TRUE

    原文定位：It is a succulent, which means that during the rainy season it absorbs and stores water in its vast trunk. This water enables it to produce a nutrient-dense fruit in the dry season when all around is dry and arid

11. 6 The leaves of the baobab tree can be used to make a medicinal sauce.
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    答案：TRUE

    原文定位：They are rich in iron and can be used as a medicine. The leaves can be used to treat asthma, insect bites and several other ailments. The leaves can also be used as a sauce for food

12. 7 Baobab trees are pollinated exclusively by fruit bats.
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    答案：FALSE

    原文定位：The flowers provide food for fruit bats, which play an important role in pollinating the flowers. The flowers provide food for birds, bees and other insects

13. Uses of the Baobab Tree

    Fruit

    - contains a lot of vitamin C

    - can be used to treat illness

    - can be stored for a long time

    - seeds can be used to produce oil

    Leaves

    - can be used fresh or dried

    - can be used to treat illness

    - 8 can be used to make a _____

    答案：sauce

    原文定位：The leaves can also be used as a sauce for food

14. Bark

    - can be used to make cloth and musical instruments

    - 9 can be used to protect _____ and to treat fever

    答案：plants

    原文定位：The bark has also been used to protect young plants from animals. The bark of the baobab is also used to treat fever