（Ⅰ） 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 peop le 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 natura l 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 be ing 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.” 【分析】本文讲述的是Loe一家如何仅用一小片土地就过上了田园般的生活，并向我们讲述了如何利用有限的条件自己栽种和保存果实。 1.The underlined word “prerequisite” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to “_____”． A．recipe B．substitute C．requirement D．challenge 【解析】[词义猜测题。从语境上看，下文讲述的 是Loe和她的家人在仅仅只有十分之一英亩的土地上栽种和保存他们所需的大部分食物，由此可推断，画线词的含义应是“必备条件，先决条件”，同C项的含义相近，故选C。] 【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. 【解析】[细节理解题。根据 第四段中的“Start with herbs... because they're very forgiving”可知，Loe推荐从栽种香草开始是因为香草很容易栽种，即使被人们忽视了，它们依旧能够存活，因此选B。] 【答案】B 3．According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods A．It can preserve their best flavor. ... ...
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