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(2021·宁波模拟)
Different from most women in their 20s, Zhang Wanting chose to work with farmers instead of taking a position as a college lecturer after gaining her master’s degree in finance from overseas. Now her ecofarm has become one of the most famous agricultural tourist attractions in the city of Shenyang, Liaoning Province, showing the nation’s efforts to improve farmers’ incomes.
Zhang’s ecofarm, Paddy Art Dream Park, which covers 20 million square meters, is fueled by paddy (稻田) planting, food processing and tourism. Last year, it attracted over 200, 000 visitors, provided over 200 jobs and benefited over 2, 000 local villagers. “I love this land and hope to build it into a modern farmland that could provide people with natural beauty and prosperity, ” Zhang said. “Because everyone dreams of returning to the countryside to enjoy a comfortable environment and refreshment. ”
Experts suggest that the key is to make use of the unique advantage of the countryside instead of moving farmers into cities. “An ecofarm is not only a new attempt to modernize agriculture, but also a new form of agricultural industrialization. It could fundamentally transform traditional agriculture, ” said Li Hongbiao, a senior researcher at the China Academy of Northeast Revitalization. “The ecofarm is of great significance to help improve farmers’ incomes and promote the sustainable and healthy growth of the rural economy. ”
Furthermore, the ecofarm provides financing services as well as rice sales services—two major challenges for farmers—so farmers can focus on green ecological planting and improving food quality.
So far, more than 400 farmers have joined Zhang Wanting. and their combined incomes increased to over 5 million yuan last year. “With more partners, we could explore the new food processing industry, which includes rice noodles, brown rice ice cream and rice pudding, ” she explained. “Tourism is the major driving force for my farm because it can help the farm attract attention and drive consumption.
After six years of operation, her ecofarm has won the title of national 3A-level scenic area, and more college graduates have joined her to find their dreams. “The new countryside should not be dirty and messy; but a place that people long for, ” she said.
【文章大意】本文主要介绍了张婉婷的生态农场。如今, 她的生态农场已成为辽宁省沈阳市最著名的农业旅游景点之一。她的生态农场获得了成功。
1. The author explains the success of Paddy Art Dream Park by_________.
A. describing the process
B. making a comparison
C. presenting research findings
D. using figures and quotes
【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第二段Last year, it attracted over 200, 000 visitors, provided over 200 jobs and benefited over 2, 000 local villagers. 可知, 文章通过列数据来说明其成功, 并且在第二段中直接引用了Zhang的话, 所以文章是通过列数据和引用来说明其成功。故选D。
2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an advantage of the ecofarm?
A. To attract more college graduates.
B. To modernize agriculture.
C. To improve farmers’ incomes.
D. To promote the rural economy.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第三段An ecofarm is not only a new attempt to modernize agriculture, but also a new form of agricultural industrialization. 可知, 农业现代化是生态农业的优点, 所以排除选项B ; 根据第三段The ecofarm is of great significance to help improve farmers’ incomes and promote the sustainable and healthy growth of the rural economy. 可知, 生态农业有助于提高农民收入和改善农村经济, 所以排除选项C和选项D。故选A。
3. Where is this passage probably taken from?
A. A celebrity biography.
B. A research paper.
C. A newspaper report.
D. A travel brochure.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。本文主要介绍了张婉婷的生态农场。如今, 她的生态农场已成为辽宁省沈阳市最著名的农业旅游景点之一。由此可判断出, 短文是关于人物和经济的短文, 所以短文可能来自新闻报道。故选C。
