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【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

The art of growing dwarf trees, or “bonsai”（盆景） as their Japanese planters call them, is increasing in popularity in the United States. Growing bonsai can make a fascinating hobby for anyone who enjoys plants and creating beautiful effects with them. 【1】

In growing bonsai, in fact, one must be careful in choosing the type of tree, as the growing conditions are unusual. 【2】Varieties of pines with small needles and hardwood trunks are especially suitable.

【3】This is necessary because the major growth of bonsai is kept confined(被限制) to the tree’s trunk and leaves, not its root system—a process quite unlike what is done with other plants.

Another thing the bonsai-grower must do is to trim （修整） the roots and branches of the tree periodically （定期地）. Unless this is done, the plants will not have the proper proportions(比例) and will look unnatural. 【4】

The last thing one must do is to be careful to keep the tree well-watered. Because bonsai are grown in smaller-than-usual containers, they often need more water than ordinary houseplants do.

As can be seen from the above, the art of bonsai-growing is one which requires a certain amount of time and effort. 【5】Imagine having such a tree in your living room and passing it down through several generations of your family. That is exactly what bonsai-growing is all about: establishing a tradition of beauty which lasts for years and years and is a symbol of the beauties of the natural world.

A. Then one must be careful in choosing the size of the container.

B. How can we meet the goal of making such a kind of art?

C. Why do so many people take a fancy to the art of bonsai-growing.

D. But one must get well prepared before starting bonsai-growing.

E. The satisfactions that growing bonsai brings can be great, however.

F. The ideal for bonsai plants are trees just like normal trees in everything but size.

G. Not all species of trees can be made into bonsai.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】G

【3】A

【4】F

【5】E

【解析】本文講述了種植盆栽是一種很有益的活動，但有幾個注意事項，并且盆栽藝術(shù)需要花費一定的時間和努力。

【1】B根據(jù)上句：種植盆栽可以成為一個迷人的愛好，適用于任何一個喜歡植物和創(chuàng)造美麗的人。根據(jù)常識，可知下句要表達的意思是：我們怎樣才能達到這樣一種藝術(shù)的目標(biāo)呢？故選B。

【2】G根據(jù)上句：在選擇樹的類型時一定要小心�？芍�：不是所有種類的樹都能做成盆栽。故選G。

【3】A根據(jù)下句：這是必要的，因為盆栽的生長主要被限制在樹的樹干和葉子上，而不是根部。故上句的意思應(yīng)該是：在選擇容器的尺寸時一定要小心。故選A。

【4】F根據(jù)上兩句：盆栽種植者必須要做的另外一件事是定期修整根和樹枝，如果不這樣做，植物沒有適當(dāng)?shù)谋壤�，這看起來會不自然。故此處的意思是：理想的盆栽植物是像所有的正常的樹一樣，除了尺寸。故選F。

【5】E 根據(jù)上句：盆栽藝術(shù)的成長需要一定的時間和努力。故下一句要表達的意思是：然而，盆栽生長可以帶來極大的滿足。故選E。