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2009-2021天津市十二区县重点中学毕业班联考英语试题分类汇编—阅读表达
2009年第一次联考
阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
Grasslands need time to recover when cattle and other animals graze on them. Moving animals from one grassland to another can provide the time needed for new growth. This is called rotational grazing.
Experts say rotational grazing is good for both the land and animals, and it can save a lot of money. This form of grazing can reduce the need for pesticides by reducing the growth of weeds. It can also limit the need for chemical fertilizers by letting natural fertilizer, animal droppings, do the job. Rotational grazing can even help prevent wildfires by keeping grasslands in good condition.
Rotational grazing is useful because letting animals feed continually in the same areas can require expensive replanting. Animals tend to eat the best plants first. When that keeps happening, the roots do not have enough time to recover. As a result, they are continuously replaced by worse plants.
Experts say that while rotational grazing can save money over time, it also requires planning and that starts with a good map to mark fences, water supplies and grazing areas. Farmers can start rotational grazing by removing animals from a pasture when the grass is eaten to less than five centimeters. The pasture should then be kept empty until the grass grows to more than fifteen centimeters high.
Experts also say that sheep and goats require special preparations. They may need stronger and higher fences compared with other animals. While they eat the grass, they may need to be protected from other animals that might attack them. In conclusion, if rotational grazing is done properly, it can help to protect the environment and allow farmers to profit at the same time. Why not give it a try?
56. What do you think is the best title of this passage? (Within 5 words)
57. How many advantages of rotational grazing are mentioned in this passage? What is the last advantage? (Within 20 wor