热点话题03 农业发展与粮食安全（话题阅读精练）英语高二通用版

热点话题03 农业发展与粮食安全 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版2019选择性必修一 Unit 5 农业领域作出突出贡献的人物 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 356 介绍了城市农业的概念、优势以及其对未来城市食物供应系统的重要性 Passage 2 阅读理解 新闻类 314 大约20年前，福勒和霍廷在北极山脉边上建造了种子库，因此获得了2024年世界粮食奖 Passage 3 阅读理解 说明文 331 介绍了美国航空航天局的阿尔忒弥斯计划的目的以及重要意义 Passage 4 阅读理解 新闻类 439 希腊因极端高温和长期干旱导致的野火和干旱问题，这些问题对蜜蜂和生态系统造成了严重影响 Passage 5 阅读理解 说明文 348 讲述了全球变暖导致气温上升对食品价格的影响 Passage 6 阅读理解 说明文 338 介绍了德国城市Andernach的“可食用城市”项目及其所属的“可食用城市网络”项目在全球范围的发展情况 素材积累 主题简析 本专题的主题语境为 “农业发展与粮食安全”，它隶属于英语课程标准中 “人与社会” 主题语境下的子话题。农业作为国民经济的基础产业，其发展水平直接关系到全球粮食供应的稳定性与可持续性。粮食安全不仅是保障人类生存的基本需求，更是维护社会稳定、促进经济发展的重要基石。在全球人口持续增长、气候变化加剧、资源环境约束趋紧的背景下，农业发展面临着诸多挑战与机遇。通过对这一主题的学习，学生能够了解现代农业技术（如精准农业、基因改良、智能灌溉等）的应用如何提高农业生产效率；认识到粮食生产、储存、分配过程中存在的问题及解决方案；理解粮食安全与国际贸易、政策法规、环境保护之间的紧密联系。这有助于培养学生的全球视野和社会责任感，让学生深刻体会农业在人类社会发展中的重要地位，同时激发他们思考如何运用知识推动农业可持续发展，保障粮食安全。 句子积累 It is a fact that...：事实是…… ：It is a fact that agricultural development is crucial for ensuring global food security.（事实是，农业发展对确保全球粮食安全至关重要。） ...have a direct impact on...：…… 对…… 有直接影响 ：Climate change has a direct impact on grain production and food security.（气候变化对粮食生产和粮食安全有直接影响。） With the aim of...,...：为了……，…… ：With the aim of improving food security, many countries are investing in sustainable farming technologies.（为了提高粮食安全，许多国家正在投资可持续农业技术。） It is essential that...：…… 是至关重要的 ：It is essential that we develop effective agricultural policies to deal with food shortages.（制定有效的农业政策来应对粮食短缺问题是至关重要的。） Not only...but also...：不但…… 而且…… ：Precision agriculture not only increases crop yields but also reduces environmental impact.（精准农业不但提高了农作物产量，而且减少了对环境的影响。） There is no doubt that...：毫无疑问…… ：There is no doubt that genetically modified crops play an important role in modern agricultural development.（毫无疑问，转基因作物在现代农业发展中发挥着重要作用。） be intended to...：旨在…… ：New irrigation systems are intended to improve water - use efficiency in agriculture.（新的灌溉系统旨在提高农业用水效率。） be closely related to...：与…… 密切相关 ：Food security is closely related to the stability of global agricultural trade.（粮食安全与全球农业贸易的稳定性密切相关。） 必备词块 agricultural development农业发展 food security粮食安全 precision agriculture精准农业 genetically modified crops转基因作物 sustainable farming可持续农业 grain production粮食生产 irrigation system灌溉系统 food shortage粮食短缺 agricultural policy农业政策 global food supply全球粮食供应 实战演练 Passage 1 A 9,300-square-metre farm was built on the former site of a steel factory. It’s one of the ten farms that has been built across cities in the USA — three more are in the pipeline but still one year away. With urban populations expected to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, urban agriculture could help to feed our growing cities. Environmental scientist David and his workmates looked at previous studies in 53 countries in which crops were grown in a range of different urban environments, including “grey” spaces such as rooftops, and using different growing methods, such as hydroponics (水培法): They found that yields of urban crops were often the same, if not higher, than those from conventional farms. Sometimes city-grown crops can have higher yields than conventional ones, and the benefits of urban agriculture go beyond food. One of the most mentioned benefits of urban farming is a reduction in food miles. However, urban-grown crops aren’t automatically a more environmentally friendly option. In one study, researchers analyzed the carbon footprint of different vegetables grown in greenhouses in Canada compared to importing vegetables from the USA．“In that example, it was less carbon-intensive (炭密集的) to import the crops because of the high energy input required to grow them locally in greenhouses,” says David. But there are other benefits. Urban agriculture has the potential to promote local ecosystems, attracting bees and birds that boost urban biodiversity, while providing more green spaces to help keep cities cool and prevent the urban heat island effect. It could also strengthen our connection with food and improve the public’s understanding of the natural resources needed to grow fresh agricultural product. More importantly, it could improve urban access to fresh fruit and vegetables, and help protect individual cities against food shocks from events such as crop failure. “Food supply chains can be vulnerable (脆弱的) to global issues,” says David. “Therefore, it is of great importance to build a stable food supply system. This requires the joint efforts to ensure food supply and handle the increasingly complex global situation.” 1．What does the underlined words “in the pipeline” in the first paragraph mean? A．In preparation. B．Under observation. C．In order. D．Under repair. 2．How does the author develop Paragraph 2? A．By giving examples and making contrast. B．By giving definition and making comparison. C．By listing statistics and giving examples. D．By analyzing cause and giving data. 3．What is one of the advantages of urban farming? A．It greatly improves the local ecosystem. B．It helps resist the unban heat island effect. C．It protects individual cities and stops crop failure. D．It produces much more food and is more eco-friendly. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．The problems of food supply chains are very serious. B．People should work together to reduce the global crisis. C．Governments should try every means to ensure food supply. D．Food supply chains may be easily influenced by global issues. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【解析】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了城市农业的概念、优势以及其对未来城市食物供应系统的重要性。 1．词句猜测题。根据前文“It’s one of the ten farms that has been built across cities in the USA (这是横跨美国城市的十个农场之一)”以及后文“still one year away (还需要一年的时间)”可知，这个农场已经建成，另外三个还在需要一年时间准备，推知in the pipeline为“在准备”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“With urban populations expected to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, urban agriculture could help to feed our growing cities. Environmental scientist David and his workmates looked at previous studies in 53 countries in which crops were grown in a range of different urban environments, including “grey” spaces such as rooftops, and using different growing methods, such as hydroponics (水培法): They found that yields of urban crops were often the same, if not higher, than those from conventional farms. (到2050年，城市人口预计将增加25亿，城市农业可以帮助养活不断增长的城市。环境科学家大卫和他的同事们查看了之前在53个国家进行的研究，在这些研究中，作物在一系列不同的城市环境中种植，包括屋顶等“灰色”空间，并使用不同的种植方法，如水培法。他们发现，城市作物的产量通常与传统农场的产量相同，甚至更高。)”可知，本段通过引用统计数据（如城市人口增长预测）和举例（如不同城市环境中的作物种植）来展开论述。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“But there are other benefits. Urban agriculture has the potential to promote local ecosystems, attracting bees and birds that boost urban biodiversity, while providing more green spaces to help keep cities cool and prevent the urban heat island effect. (但还有其他好处。城市农业有潜力促进当地生态系统，吸引蜜蜂和鸟类，促进城市生物多样性，同时提供更多的绿色空间，帮助保持城市凉爽，防止城市热岛效应。)”可知，城市农业的优势之一是有助于抵御城市热岛效应。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Food supply chains can be vulnerable (脆弱的) to global issues,” says David. “Therefore, it is of great importance to build a stable food supply system. This requires the joint efforts to ensure food supply and handle the increasingly complex global situation.” (“食品供应链很容易受到全球问题的影响，”大卫说。“因此，建立一个稳定的粮食供应体系是非常重要的。这需要双方共同努力，确保粮食供应，应对日益复杂的全球形势。”)”可知，食品供应链很容易受到全球性问题的影响。故选D项。 Passage 2 As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways to prevent hunger and protect the world’s food supply, they came up with an idea of building a global seed vault (种子库) into the side of an Arctic mountain. About 20 years ago, Fowler, now the US special envoy for Global Food Security, and Hawtin, an agricultural scientist from the United Kingdom, imagined the vault as a backup spot for seeds that could be used to breed (培育) new crops if existing seed banks were threatened by wars, climate change or other crises. On Thursday, officials in Washington announced that Fowler and Hawtin were named the winners of the 2024 World Food Prize for their work and would share a $500,000 award. “To a lot of people today, it sounds like a perfectly reasonable thing to do. It’s a valuable natural resource and you want to offer strong protection for it.” Fowler said. “But fifteen years ago, shipping a lot of seeds to the closest place to the North Pole that you can fly into and putting them inside a mountain — that’s the craziest idea anybody ever had.” The Svalbard Global Seed Vault they created opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples (样本) from nearly every country. The structure was built into the side of a mountain, providing protection for over 6,000 varieties of crops and culturally important plants. Fowler and Hawtin said they hoped winning the World Food Prize would help them raise more money for seed banks around the world. Operating them is not too costly. However, the financial support needs to continue forever. “This is really a chance to get that message out and say, look, this relatively small amount of money is our insurance policy that we’ re going to be able to feed the world in 50 years,” Hawtin said. 1．Why did Fowler and Hawtin win the 2024 World Food Prize? A．They planted lots of crops. B．They provided food for the hungry. C．They invented varieties of seeds. D．They built a seed vault. 2．What can be learned about Fowler and Hawtin? A．Their seed vault is near the South Pole. B．They protect two million seed samples. C．They each received a $500,000 award. D．Their work has gained wide support. 3．What does Hawtin want to stress in the last paragraph? A．It is difficult to feed the world. B．It is necessary to save money. C．It is wise to fund seed banks. D．It is expensive to operate seed banks. 4．Which word can best describe Fowler and Hawtin? A．Peace-loving. B．Far-sighted. C．Hard-working. D．Warm-hearted. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道。大约20年前，福勒和霍廷在北极山脉边上建造了种子库，因此获得了2024年世界粮食奖。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways to prevent hunger and protect the world’s food supply, they came up with an idea of building a global seed vault (种子库) into the side of an Arctic mountain.(当加里·福勒和杰弗里·霍廷开始思考如何防止饥饿和保护世界粮食供应时，他们想到了在北极山脉的一侧建造一个全球种子库的想法。)”和第二段“About 20 years ago, Fowler, now the US special envoy for Global Food Security, and Hawtin, an agricultural scientist from the United Kingdom, imagined the vault as a backup spot for seeds that could be used to breed (培育) new crops if existing seed banks were threatened by wars, climate change or other crises. On Thursday, officials in Washington announced that Fowler and Hawtin were named the winners of the 2024 World Food Prize for their work and would share a $100,000 award.(大约20年前，现任美国全球粮食安全特使的福勒和来自英国的农业科学家霍廷设想，如果现有种子库受到战争、气候变化或其他危机的威胁，这个种子库可以作为种子的备用地点，用于培育新作物。周四，华盛顿官员宣布，福勒和霍廷因其工作而获得2024年世界粮食奖，并将分享10万美元的奖金。)”可知，福勒和霍廷获得2024年世界粮食奖是因为他们建了一个种子库。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“The Svalbard Global Seed Vault they created opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples (样本) from nearly every country.(他们创建的斯瓦尔巴全球种子库于2008年开放，现在拥有来自几乎每个国家的125万份种子样本。)”可以推知，他们的工作得到了广泛的支持他们才能拥有来自几乎每个国家的125万份种子样本。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““This is really a chance to get that message out and say, look, this relatively small amount of money is our insurance policy that we’ re going to be able to feed the world in 50 years,” Hawtin said.(霍廷说：‘这确实是一个机会，让人们知道，看，这笔相对较少的钱是我们的保险政策，我们将能够在50年内养活全世界。’)”可知，霍廷想要强调的是给种子银行提供资金是明智的。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways to prevent hunger and protect the world’s food supply, they came up with an idea of building a global seed vault (种子库) into the side of an Arctic mountain.(当加里•福勒和杰弗里•霍廷开始思考如何防止饥饿和保护世界粮食供应时，他们想到了在北极山脉的一侧建造一个全球种子库的想法。)”和第二段的句子“About 20 years ago, Fowler, now the US special envoy for Global Food Security, and Hawtin, an agricultural scientist from the United Kingdom, imagined the vault as a backup spot for seeds that could be used to breed (培育) new crops if existing seed banks were threatened by wars, climate change or other crises.(大约20年前，现任美国全球粮食安全特使的福勒和来自英国的农业科学家霍廷设想，如果现有种子库受到战争、气候变化或其他危机的威胁，这个种子库可以作为种子的备用地点，用于培育新作物。)”可知，福勒和霍廷是有远见的。故选B项。 Passage 3 NASA has selected the first three science experiments that astronauts will bring to the moon as part of the Artemis Ⅲ mission. This mission, currently planned for 2026, will mark the first time that humans have walked on the lunar surface since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The first experiment is called Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF). In this experiment, astronauts will grow plants on the surface of the moon, observing their ability to photosynthesize (进行光合作用) and grow, and how they respond to the stress of lower gravity and space radiation (辐射). This won’t be the first time that plants have been grown in space — Astronauts have been growing vegetables on the International Space Station for a decade, and China’s Chang’e 4 mission planted seeds on the moon in 2019. However, those seeds didn’t last long. So if everything goes well, LEAF will give us our first look at the full growth cycle of plants on the moon. The second experiment is the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) , a seismometer to measure moonquakes near the lunar south pole. Characterizing how the ground moves during quakes will help us understand the underground structure of the area. The final experiment, called the Lunar Dielectric Analyzer (LDA) , will measure how electrically conductive the soil is. Ice attached to dust particles increases the ability of the soil to conduct electricity, so the LDA will help with the hunt for frost deposits (积霜) and measure changes in the soil as the sun rises and sets over the lunar surface. “These three deployed instruments were chosen to begin scientific investigations that will address key Moon to Mars science objectives.” said NASA’s Pam Melroy in a statement. “The goal of the Artemis program is to lay the groundwork for long-term human presence on the moon, which will, in turn, teach us how to prepare for manned missions to Mars. ” 1．What is the aim of LEAF? A．To grow more plants. B．To test plant adaptability. C．To develop new vegetables. D．To change the life cycle of plants. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly want to tell us? A．Previous studies of moon farming. B．The history of growing plants on the moon. C．Possible risks for the mission. D．The importance of the new experiment. 3．What did Pam Melroy say about the Artemis program? A．It will contribute to Mars exploration. B．It is a set of basic scientific experiments. C．It has chosen a key goal to achieve. D．It will help conduct research on moonquakes. 4．Where may the text appear? A．In a geography textbook. B．In an environment report. C．In a science magazine. D．In a space exhibition review. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国航空航天局的阿尔忒弥斯计划的目的以及重要意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In this experiment, astronauts will grow plants on the surface of the moon, observing their ability to photosynthesize (进行光合作用) and grow, and how they respond to the stress of lower gravity and space radiation (辐射).(在这项实验中，宇航员将在月球表面种植植物，观察它们的光合作用和生长能力，以及它们如何应对低重力和空间辐射的压力)”可知，LEAF的目的是测试植物的适应性。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“This won’t be the first time that plants have been grown in space — Astronauts have been growing vegetables on the International Space Station for a decade, and China’s Chang’e 4 mission planted seeds on the moon in 2019. However, those seeds didn’t last long. So if everything goes well, LEAF will give us our first look at the full growth cycle of plants on the moon.(这并不是第一次在太空中种植植物——宇航员已经在国际空间站上种植蔬菜十年了，中国的嫦娥四号任务于2019年在月球上播种了种子。然而，这些种子并没有持续太久。因此，如果一切顺利，LEAF将让我们第一次看到月球上植物的完整生长周期)”可知，第三段主要想告诉我们新实验的重要性。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The goal of the Artemis program is to lay the groundwork for long-term human presence on the moon, which will, in turn, teach us how to prepare for manned missions to Mars.(阿尔忒弥斯计划的目标是为人类在月球上的长期存在奠定基础，这反过来将教会我们如何为载人火星任务做准备)”可知，帕姆·梅尔罗伊认为阿尔忒弥斯计划将有助于火星探测。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“NASA has selected the first three science experiments that astronauts will bring to the moon as part of the Artemis Ⅲ mission. This mission, currently planned for 2026, will mark the first time that humans have walked on the lunar surface since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.(美国国家航空航天局（NASA）选择了宇航员将带到月球的前三个科学实验，作为阿尔忒弥斯Ⅲ任务的一部分。这项任务目前计划于2026年进行，将标志着人类自1972年阿波罗17号任务以来首次在月球表面行走)”结合文章主要介绍了美国航空航天局的阿尔忒弥斯计划的目的以及重要意义。可知，文章可能出自科学杂志。故选C。 Passage 4 Years of extreme heat and prolonged drought have created dangerous wildfire conditions in Greece, wiping out the vegetation that bees depend upon and causing trouble for the ecosystem. Markela comes from a family of beekeepers in the town of Nea Makri, situated along the eastern coastline of Greece. From an early age, she has assisted her grandfather, Markos, with beekeeping — inspecting the beehives, finding the queen bees and collecting the honey. However, this 11-year-old kid, who stands to be the fifth generation in her family dedicated to this craft, may face challenges in continuing the familial business. Honey production has been the source of the family’s income for more than a century. But with climate change, the health of the bees and the amount of honey they can produce has also changed. Wildfires have burned the landscape and the vegetation the bees depend on — and where there haven’t been wildfires, there has been drought. “The bees have been decimated because of these poor conditions,” the 70-year-old grandpa Markos said. “The drought has affected us a lot, and the whole place has dried up. If there is no blossoming stage, there is no pollen (花粉) and no honey.” Bees are not just important for making honey. They are also a sign of a healthy ecosystem, and for Markela and Markos, the shrinking populations have sounded the alarm for the climate crisis. But the lack of bees is not the only change Markela has seen. “Almost every day I see in the news about children that they have to flee from their houses due to wildfires. I am afraid because we have a lot of trees here and I am afraid in case a fire reaches us here,” she said. Greece has had its hottest ever June and July on record this year. The extremely hot temperatures, as well as strong winds and long periods of drought, have made conditions even more concerning. Thousands of people have been evacuated in the Greek capital as wildfires spread, threatening homes, shops and schools. Though wildfires are common in Greece, they have become stronger and more frequent due to climate change. Research shows children like Markela will experience three times more climate disasters than their grandparents. International aid agency UNICEF has been working hard to protect human beings from the effects of climate change while helping communities build towards a more sustainable future. While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about the effects of climate change, UNICEF said there were lots of small but effective choices we could make in our day-to-day life to help take care of our environment. 1．What is the fundamental problem affecting bees in Greece? A．Climate change and overpopulation. B．High temperatures and continuous dry conditions. C．Lack of food and habitat for bees. D．Beekeepers’ failing to continue their business. 2．What does the underlined word “decimated” mean according to Paragraph 3? A．disabled B．dismissed C．destroyed D．discouraged 3．What does UNICEF suggest individuals do to help relieve the effects of climate change? A．Build a more sustainable community. B．Get more knowledge on climate change. C．Stop feeling overwhelmed about the effect of climate change. D．Make minor yet meaningful decisions in their everyday life. 4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Markela and Her Beekeeping Business B．Ecosystem Has Been Hugely Influenced by Severe Heat C．The Role of Pollinators in Sustainable Agriculture D．Climate Change Affects the Future of Beekeeping 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了希腊因极端高温和长期干旱导致的野火和干旱问题，这些问题对蜜蜂和生态系统造成了严重影响，同时也对当地居民的生活构成了威胁。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Years of extreme heat and prolonged drought have created dangerous wildfire conditions in Greece, wiping out the vegetation that bees depend upon and causing trouble for the ecosystem.(多年的极端高温和长期干旱，在希腊造成了危险的野火隐患，摧毁了蜜蜂赖以生存的植被，给生态系统带来了麻烦。)”可知，多年的极端高温和长期干旱在希腊造成了危险的野火隐患，摧毁了蜜蜂赖以生存的植被，给生态系统带来麻烦。所以高温和持续干旱是影响希腊蜜蜂的根本问题。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在句““The bees have been decimated because of these poor conditions, ” the 70-year-old grandpa Markos said. “The drought has affected us a lot, and the whole place has dried up. If there is no blossoming stage, there is no pollen (花粉) and no honey.”(“恶劣的环境让蜜蜂……，”70 岁的祖父Markos说道，“干旱对我们影响巨大，整个地方都干涸了。如果没有花期，就没有花粉，也就没有蜂蜜。”)”可推测，恶劣环境使得没有花期、花粉和蜂蜜，这种情况下蜜蜂数量会大幅减少甚至毁灭。划线单词的意思和“毁灭、破坏”相关。选项C“destroyed”，意为“破坏”，符合语境。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about the effects of climate change, UNICEF said there were lots of small but effective choices we could make in our day-to-day life to help take care of our environment.(尽管气候变化的影响可能让人倍感压力，但联合国儿童基金会表示，在日常生活中，我们可以做出许多微小却有效的选择，来助力保护我们的环境。)”可知，UNICEF 表示在日常生活中，我们可以做出许多微小却有效的选择来助力保护环境，即缓解气候变化的影响。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Years of extreme heat and prolonged drought have created dangerous wildfire conditions in Greece, wiping out the vegetation that bees depend upon and causing trouble for the ecosystem.(多年的极端高温和长期干旱，在希腊造成了危险的野火隐患，摧毁了蜜蜂赖以生存的植被，给生态系统带来了麻烦。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了气候变化对养蜂业的影响，包括极端高温和干旱对蜜蜂生存环境的破坏，以及这对养蜂业未来可能带来的影响。选项D“Climate Change Affects the Future of Beekeeping(气候变化影响养蜂业的未来)”既涵盖了气候变化这一关键因素，又点明了对养蜂业未来的影响，准确概括了文章主旨。故选D。 Passage 5 People are already paying more and more for food due to global warming — and rising temperatures will drive food prices a lot higher in the next decade. According to a study by the European Central Bank, by 2035, higher temperatures alone will be pushing up worldwide food prices by between 0.9% and 3.2% every single year. To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. By looking for associations between food prices and factors such as the average monthly temperature, temperature changes, and measures of drought and extreme rainfall, they found a strong link between the average temperature and the food prices a month or so later. In regions north of 40 degrees, like the latitude (纬度) of New York City and Beijing, warmer-than-average temperatures during winter led to falling food prices. But above-average temperatures increased food prices in summer and at all times in the rest of the world. “The study didn’t look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,” Kotz says. “Crops may be drying out on the vine when they should be being harvested.” Factors such as extreme rainfall had less impact on food prices than average temperatures. This may be because flooding tends to be localized, while above-average temperatures can be very widespread. Other studies have reached similar conclusions. Kotz’s team then went further by investigating how food prices could change based on average temperature rises in climate model prediction. In the worst situation, global food inflation (食品通胀) due to climate change goes over 4% per year by 2060. “We need to be aware of the fact that climate change brings huge new challenges for food security,” says Kotz. “Warming-fuelled extreme weather is increasingly affecting food production around the world. If farmers don’t adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.” 1．What does the study focus on? A．The factors in the rising living costs. B．The impact of climate change on food prices. C．The effects of natural disasters on food production. D．The comparison of food prices in different regions. 2．How did researchers reach their conclusions? A．By analyzing a mass of data. B．By referring to previous studies. C．By tracking some cities for years. D．By conducting a survey among farmers. 3．What is the main reason for the rising food prices according to Kotz? A．Frequent rainfall. B．Extreme high temperature. C．The increasing demand for crops. D．The restrictions of trade policies. 4．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A．To investigate how food prices change. B．To predict the loss caused by the heat wave. C．To urge farmers to adjust their practices. D．To clarify the situation of global food inflation. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了全球变暖导致气温上升对食品价格的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. (为了弄清楚这是如何影响食品价格的，波茨坦气候影响研究所的马克西米利安·科茨和他的同事们研究了1996年至2021年间121个国家的月度价格和天气状况数据)”可知，研究重点是气候变化对食品价格的影响。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段 “Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021.”(波茨坦气候影响研究所的马克西米利安・科茨和他的同事们研究了 1996 年至 2021 年间 121 个国家的月度价格和天气状况数据)”可知，研究人员是通过分析大量数据得出结论的。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“The study didn’t look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,” Kotz says. (科茨说：“这项研究没有探讨价格上涨的原因，但可能的解释是，极端高温正在降低产量”)”可知，科茨认为食品价格上涨的主要原因是极端高温。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If farmers don’t adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.(如果农民不调整他们的做法以更好地应对不断上升的气温，损失将会更加严重)”可推知，作者在最后一段意在敦促农民调整他们的做法。故选C。 Passage 6 Imagine being able to go to your local park and pick some tomatoes, potatoes or even bananas to take home for dinner. Sounds too good to be true, right? For residents of Andernach, a German city, it’s not just a dream — it’s their reality. In 2010, Andernach began its “edible city” project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. Every year a new type of plant is introduced. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012 saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties. The town’s motto (座右铭) is, “Picking is encouraged — help yourself! ”    It’s a community effort, as local citizens are encouraged to help plant and maintain the gardens. This offers an opportunity to socialize as well as to learn about planting, cultivating and harvesting food. “I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need. The only thing is you have to be quick once the fruits are ripe or they’ll all be gone! ” said a local historian. Andernach may be the first, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, an EU-funded project connecting green urban food initiatives (倡议) around the world. Other edible cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Šempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place. Dr. Ina Säumel, Principal Investigator of the Edible Cities Network, called it, “a unique opportunity to invite researchers and practitioners (从业人员) of Edible City Solutions to the same table and unite theory with practice”. Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to create “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities”. It is a response to the pressures of climate change, and a cause for hope. 1．What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A．The process of Andernach’s growth. B．The green food project in Andernach. C．Methods of planting vegetables in Europe. D．The popularity of Andernach’s city design. 2．What is the attitude of the local historian mentioned in paragraph 2 towards the project? A．Doubtful. B．Indifferent. C．Positive. D．Negative. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A．Green urban food has drawn more attention. B．German rural areas will follow the trend too. C．Asia will join the Edible Cities Network soon. D．Edible cities hold meetings on a regular base. 4．What is the ultimate goal of building Edible Cities Network? A．To make a limited profit. B．To provide enough food. C．To create happy urban life. D．To handle climate change 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了德国城市Andernach的“可食用城市”项目及其所属的“可食用城市网络”项目在全球范围的发展情况。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“In 2010, Andernach began its “edible city” project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. Every year a new type of plant is introduced. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012 saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties.( 2010年，安德纳赫市开始实施“可食用城市”项目，在市中心的公共绿地上种下了101种西红柿。3万名居民可以随意采摘长出的果实，其他游客也可以这么做。每年都会引进一种新的植物。2011年，种下了100种豆类；2012年又引进了20种洋葱)”可知，第一段主要讲的是安德纳赫的绿色食品项目。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need.(我经常顺路过来采摘一些家里缺少的草药。所有东西都很容易取到。没有围栏。你只需要取你需要的东西就可以了)”可知，这名当地的历史学家经常去采摘药草，并觉得这是很方便的。由此推知，这名历史学家对项目持支持的态度。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Andernach may be the first, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, an EU-funded project connecting green urban food initiatives (倡议) around the world. Other edible cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Šempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place.(安德纳赫可能是第一个，但它不是唯一的可食用城市。它是“可食用城市网络”的一部分，这是一个由欧盟资助的项目，连接了世界各地的绿色城市食品倡议。其他可食用城市包括突尼斯的迦太基、古巴的哈瓦那和斯洛文尼亚的什姆佩特尔-弗尔托伊巴。2022年2月，第一届可食用城市网络会议召开)”可知，安德纳赫可能是第一个，但它不是唯一的可食用城市。由此推知， 绿色城市食品引起了越来越多的关注。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to create “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities”.(最终，可食用城市网络的目标是创造“更绿色、更可食用，最重要的是，更宜居的城市”)”可知，the Edible Cities Network创建的最终目的就是创造更绿色，更安全实用，更重要的是创造更宜居的城市。故选C项。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 热点话题03 农业发展与粮食安全 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版2019选择性必修一 Unit 5 农业领域作出突出贡献的人物 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 356 介绍了城市农业的概念、优势以及其对未来城市食物供应系统的重要性 Passage 2 阅读理解 新闻类 314 大约20年前，福勒和霍廷在北极山脉边上建造了种子库，因此获得了2024年世界粮食奖 Passage 3 阅读理解 说明文 331 介绍了美国航空航天局的阿尔忒弥斯计划的目的以及重要意义 Passage 4 阅读理解 新闻类 439 希腊因极端高温和长期干旱导致的野火和干旱问题，这些问题对蜜蜂和生态系统造成了严重影响 Passage 5 阅读理解 说明文 348 讲述了全球变暖导致气温上升对食品价格的影响 Passage 6 阅读理解 说明文 338 介绍了德国城市Andernach的“可食用城市”项目及其所属的“可食用城市网络”项目在全球范围的发展情况 主题简析素材积累 本专题的主题语境为 “农业发展与粮食安全”，它隶属于英语课程标准中 “人与社会” 主题语境下的子话题。农业作为国民经济的基础产业，其发展水平直接关系到全球粮食供应的稳定性与可持续性。粮食安全不仅是保障人类生存的基本需求，更是维护社会稳定、促进经济发展的重要基石。在全球人口持续增长、气候变化加剧、资源环境约束趋紧的背景下，农业发展面临着诸多挑战与机遇。通过对这一主题的学习，学生能够了解现代农业技术（如精准农业、基因改良、智能灌溉等）的应用如何提高农业生产效率；认识到粮食生产、储存、分配过程中存在的问题及解决方案；理解粮食安全与国际贸易、政策法规、环境保护之间的紧密联系。这有助于培养学生的全球视野和社会责任感，让学生深刻体会农业在人类社会发展中的重要地位，同时激发他们思考如何运用知识推动农业可持续发展，保障粮食安全。 句子积累 It is a fact that...：事实是…… ：It is a fact that agricultural development is crucial for ensuring global food security.（事实是，农业发展对确保全球粮食安全至关重要。） ...have a direct impact on...：…… 对…… 有直接影响 ：Climate change has a direct impact on grain production and food security.（气候变化对粮食生产和粮食安全有直接影响。） With the aim of...,...：为了……，…… ：With the aim of improving food security, many countries are investing in sustainable farming technologies.（为了提高粮食安全，许多国家正在投资可持续农业技术。） It is essential that...：…… 是至关重要的 ：It is essential that we develop effective agricultural policies to deal with food shortages.（制定有效的农业政策来应对粮食短缺问题是至关重要的。） Not only...but also...：不但…… 而且…… ：Precision agriculture not only increases crop yields but also reduces environmental impact.（精准农业不但提高了农作物产量，而且减少了对环境的影响。） There is no doubt that...：毫无疑问…… ：There is no doubt that genetically modified crops play an important role in modern agricultural development.（毫无疑问，转基因作物在现代农业发展中发挥着重要作用。） be intended to...：旨在…… ：New irrigation systems are intended to improve water - use efficiency in agriculture.（新的灌溉系统旨在提高农业用水效率。） be closely related to...：与…… 密切相关 ：Food security is closely related to the stability of global agricultural trade.（粮食安全与全球农业贸易的稳定性密切相关。） 必备词块 agricultural development农业发展 food security粮食安全 precision agriculture精准农业 genetically modified crops转基因作物 sustainable farming可持续农业 grain production粮食生产 irrigation system灌溉系统 food shortage粮食短缺 agricultural policy农业政策 global food supply全球粮食供应 实战演练 Passage 1 A 9,300-square-metre farm was built on the former site of a steel factory. It’s one of the ten farms that has been built across cities in the USA — three more are in the pipeline but still one year away. With urban populations expected to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, urban agriculture could help to feed our growing cities. Environmental scientist David and his workmates looked at previous studies in 53 countries in which crops were grown in a range of different urban environments, including “grey” spaces such as rooftops, and using different growing methods, such as hydroponics (水培法): They found that yields of urban crops were often the same, if not higher, than those from conventional farms. Sometimes city-grown crops can have higher yields than conventional ones, and the benefits of urban agriculture go beyond food. One of the most mentioned benefits of urban farming is a reduction in food miles. However, urban-grown crops aren’t automatically a more environmentally friendly option. In one study, researchers analyzed the carbon footprint of different vegetables grown in greenhouses in Canada compared to importing vegetables from the USA．“In that example, it was less carbon-intensive (炭密集的) to import the crops because of the high energy input required to grow them locally in greenhouses,” says David. But there are other benefits. Urban agriculture has the potential to promote local ecosystems, attracting bees and birds that boost urban biodiversity, while providing more green spaces to help keep cities cool and prevent the urban heat island effect. It could also strengthen our connection with food and improve the public’s understanding of the natural resources needed to grow fresh agricultural product. More importantly, it could improve urban access to fresh fruit and vegetables, and help protect individual cities against food shocks from events such as crop failure. “Food supply chains can be vulnerable (脆弱的) to global issues,” says David. “Therefore, it is of great importance to build a stable food supply system. This requires the joint efforts to ensure food supply and handle the increasingly complex global situation.” 1．What does the underlined words “in the pipeline” in the first paragraph mean? A．In preparation. B．Under observation. C．In order. D．Under repair. 2．How does the author develop Paragraph 2? A．By giving examples and making contrast. B．By giving definition and making comparison. C．By listing statistics and giving examples. D．By analyzing cause and giving data. 3．What is one of the advantages of urban farming? A．It greatly improves the local ecosystem. B．It helps resist the unban heat island effect. C．It protects individual cities and stops crop failure. D．It produces much more food and is more eco-friendly. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．The problems of food supply chains are very serious. B．People should work together to reduce the global crisis. C．Governments should try every means to ensure food supply. D．Food supply chains may be easily influenced by global issues. Passage 2 As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways to prevent hunger and protect the world’s food supply, they came up with an idea of building a global seed vault (种子库) into the side of an Arctic mountain. About 20 years ago, Fowler, now the US special envoy for Global Food Security, and Hawtin, an agricultural scientist from the United Kingdom, imagined the vault as a backup spot for seeds that could be used to breed (培育) new crops if existing seed banks were threatened by wars, climate change or other crises. On Thursday, officials in Washington announced that Fowler and Hawtin were named the winners of the 2024 World Food Prize for their work and would share a $500,000 award. “To a lot of people today, it sounds like a perfectly reasonable thing to do. It’s a valuable natural resource and you want to offer strong protection for it.” Fowler said. “But fifteen years ago, shipping a lot of seeds to the closest place to the North Pole that you can fly into and putting them inside a mountain — that’s the craziest idea anybody ever had.” The Svalbard Global Seed Vault they created opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples (样本) from nearly every country. The structure was built into the side of a mountain, providing protection for over 6,000 varieties of crops and culturally important plants. Fowler and Hawtin said they hoped winning the World Food Prize would help them raise more money for seed banks around the world. Operating them is not too costly. However, the financial support needs to continue forever. “This is really a chance to get that message out and say, look, this relatively small amount of money is our insurance policy that we’ re going to be able to feed the world in 50 years,” Hawtin said. 1．Why did Fowler and Hawtin win the 2024 World Food Prize? A．They planted lots of crops. B．They provided food for the hungry. C．They invented varieties of seeds. D．They built a seed vault. 2．What can be learned about Fowler and Hawtin? A．Their seed vault is near the South Pole. B．They protect two million seed samples. C．They each received a $500,000 award. D．Their work has gained wide support. 3．What does Hawtin want to stress in the last paragraph? A．It is difficult to feed the world. B．It is necessary to save money. C．It is wise to fund seed banks. D．It is expensive to operate seed banks. 4．Which word can best describe Fowler and Hawtin? A．Peace-loving. B．Far-sighted. C．Hard-working. D．Warm-hearted. Passage 3 NASA has selected the first three science experiments that astronauts will bring to the moon as part of the Artemis Ⅲ mission. This mission, currently planned for 2026, will mark the first time that humans have walked on the lunar surface since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The first experiment is called Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF). In this experiment, astronauts will grow plants on the surface of the moon, observing their ability to photosynthesize (进行光合作用) and grow, and how they respond to the stress of lower gravity and space radiation (辐射). This won’t be the first time that plants have been grown in space — Astronauts have been growing vegetables on the International Space Station for a decade, and China’s Chang’e 4 mission planted seeds on the moon in 2019. However, those seeds didn’t last long. So if everything goes well, LEAF will give us our first look at the full growth cycle of plants on the moon. The second experiment is the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) , a seismometer to measure moonquakes near the lunar south pole. Characterizing how the ground moves during quakes will help us understand the underground structure of the area. The final experiment, called the Lunar Dielectric Analyzer (LDA) , will measure how electrically conductive the soil is. Ice attached to dust particles increases the ability of the soil to conduct electricity, so the LDA will help with the hunt for frost deposits (积霜) and measure changes in the soil as the sun rises and sets over the lunar surface. “These three deployed instruments were chosen to begin scientific investigations that will address key Moon to Mars science objectives.” said NASA’s Pam Melroy in a statement. “The goal of the Artemis program is to lay the groundwork for long-term human presence on the moon, which will, in turn, teach us how to prepare for manned missions to Mars. ” 1．What is the aim of LEAF? A．To grow more plants. B．To test plant adaptability. C．To develop new vegetables. D．To change the life cycle of plants. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly want to tell us? A．Previous studies of moon farming. B．The history of growing plants on the moon. C．Possible risks for the mission. D．The importance of the new experiment. 3．What did Pam Melroy say about the Artemis program? A．It will contribute to Mars exploration. B．It is a set of basic scientific experiments. C．It has chosen a key goal to achieve. D．It will help conduct research on moonquakes. 4．Where may the text appear? A．In a geography textbook. B．In an environment report. C．In a science magazine. D．In a space exhibition review. Passage 4 Years of extreme heat and prolonged drought have created dangerous wildfire conditions in Greece, wiping out the vegetation that bees depend upon and causing trouble for the ecosystem. Markela comes from a family of beekeepers in the town of Nea Makri, situated along the eastern coastline of Greece. From an early age, she has assisted her grandfather, Markos, with beekeeping — inspecting the beehives, finding the queen bees and collecting the honey. However, this 11-year-old kid, who stands to be the fifth generation in her family dedicated to this craft, may face challenges in continuing the familial business. Honey production has been the source of the family’s income for more than a century. But with climate change, the health of the bees and the amount of honey they can produce has also changed. Wildfires have burned the landscape and the vegetation the bees depend on — and where there haven’t been wildfires, there has been drought. “The bees have been decimated because of these poor conditions,” the 70-year-old grandpa Markos said. “The drought has affected us a lot, and the whole place has dried up. If there is no blossoming stage, there is no pollen (花粉) and no honey.” Bees are not just important for making honey. They are also a sign of a healthy ecosystem, and for Markela and Markos, the shrinking populations have sounded the alarm for the climate crisis. But the lack of bees is not the only change Markela has seen. “Almost every day I see in the news about children that they have to flee from their houses due to wildfires. I am afraid because we have a lot of trees here and I am afraid in case a fire reaches us here,” she said. Greece has had its hottest ever June and July on record this year. The extremely hot temperatures, as well as strong winds and long periods of drought, have made conditions even more concerning. Thousands of people have been evacuated in the Greek capital as wildfires spread, threatening homes, shops and schools. Though wildfires are common in Greece, they have become stronger and more frequent due to climate change. Research shows children like Markela will experience three times more climate disasters than their grandparents. International aid agency UNICEF has been working hard to protect human beings from the effects of climate change while helping communities build towards a more sustainable future. While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about the effects of climate change, UNICEF said there were lots of small but effective choices we could make in our day-to-day life to help take care of our environment. 1．What is the fundamental problem affecting bees in Greece? A．Climate change and overpopulation. B．High temperatures and continuous dry conditions. C．Lack of food and habitat for bees. D．Beekeepers’ failing to continue their business. 2．What does the underlined word “decimated” mean according to Paragraph 3? A．disabled B．dismissed C．destroyed D．discouraged 3．What does UNICEF suggest individuals do to help relieve the effects of climate change? A．Build a more sustainable community. B．Get more knowledge on climate change. C．Stop feeling overwhelmed about the effect of climate change. D．Make minor yet meaningful decisions in their everyday life. 4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Markela and Her Beekeeping Business B．Ecosystem Has Been Hugely Influenced by Severe Heat C．The Role of Pollinators in Sustainable Agriculture D．Climate Change Affects the Future of Beekeeping Passage 5 People are already paying more and more for food due to global warming — and rising temperatures will drive food prices a lot higher in the next decade. According to a study by the European Central Bank, by 2035, higher temperatures alone will be pushing up worldwide food prices by between 0.9% and 3.2% every single year. To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. By looking for associations between food prices and factors such as the average monthly temperature, temperature changes, and measures of drought and extreme rainfall, they found a strong link between the average temperature and the food prices a month or so later. In regions north of 40 degrees, like the latitude (纬度) of New York City and Beijing, warmer-than-average temperatures during winter led to falling food prices. But above-average temperatures increased food prices in summer and at all times in the rest of the world. “The study didn’t look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,” Kotz says. “Crops may be drying out on the vine when they should be being harvested.” Factors such as extreme rainfall had less impact on food prices than average temperatures. This may be because flooding tends to be localized, while above-average temperatures can be very widespread. Other studies have reached similar conclusions. Kotz’s team then went further by investigating how food prices could change based on average temperature rises in climate model prediction. In the worst situation, global food inflation (食品通胀) due to climate change goes over 4% per year by 2060. “We need to be aware of the fact that climate change brings huge new challenges for food security,” says Kotz. “Warming-fuelled extreme weather is increasingly affecting food production around the world. If farmers don’t adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.” 1．What does the study focus on? A．The factors in the rising living costs. B．The impact of climate change on food prices. C．The effects of natural disasters on food production. D．The comparison of food prices in different regions. 2．How did researchers reach their conclusions? A．By analyzing a mass of data. B．By referring to previous studies. C．By tracking some cities for years. D．By conducting a survey among farmers. 3．What is the main reason for the rising food prices according to Kotz? A．Frequent rainfall. B．Extreme high temperature. C．The increasing demand for crops. D．The restrictions of trade policies. 4．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A．To investigate how food prices change. B．To predict the loss caused by the heat wave. C．To urge farmers to adjust their practices. D．To clarify the situation of global food inflation. Passage 6 Imagine being able to go to your local park and pick some tomatoes, potatoes or even bananas to take home for dinner. Sounds too good to be true, right? For residents of Andernach, a German city, it’s not just a dream — it’s their reality. In 2010, Andernach began its “edible city” project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. Every year a new type of plant is introduced. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012 saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties. The town’s motto (座右铭) is, “Picking is encouraged — help yourself! ”    It’s a community effort, as local citizens are encouraged to help plant and maintain the gardens. This offers an opportunity to socialize as well as to learn about planting, cultivating and harvesting food. “I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need. The only thing is you have to be quick once the fruits are ripe or they’ll all be gone! ” said a local historian. Andernach may be the first, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, an EU-funded project connecting green urban food initiatives (倡议) around the world. Other edible cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Šempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place. Dr. Ina Säumel, Principal Investigator of the Edible Cities Network, called it, “a unique opportunity to invite researchers and practitioners (从业人员) of Edible City Solutions to the same table and unite theory with practice”. Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to create “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities”. It is a response to the pressures of climate change, and a cause for hope. 1．What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A．The process of Andernach’s growth. B．The green food project in Andernach. C．Methods of planting vegetables in Europe. D．The popularity of Andernach’s city design. 2．What is the attitude of the local historian mentioned in paragraph 2 towards the project? A．Doubtful. B．Indifferent. C．Positive. D．Negative. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A．Green urban food has drawn more attention. B．German rural areas will follow the trend too. C．Asia will join the Edible Cities Network soon. D．Edible cities hold meetings on a regular base. 4．What is the ultimate goal of building Edible Cities Network? A．To make a limited profit. B．To provide enough food. C．To create happy urban life. D．To handle climate change 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$