Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

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】本文讲述了种植盆栽是一种很有益的活动，但有几个注意事项，并且盆栽艺术需要花费一定的时间和努力。

【1】B根据上句：种植盆栽可以成为一个迷人的爱好，适用于任何一个喜欢植物和创造美丽的人。根据常识，可知下句要表达的意思是：我们怎样才能达到这样一种艺术的目标呢？故选B。

【2】G根据上句：在选择树的类型时一定要小心。可知：不是所有种类的树都能做成盆栽。故选G。

【3】A根据下句：这是必要的，因为盆栽的生长主要被限制在树的树干和叶子上，而不是根部。故上句的意思应该是：在选择容器的尺寸时一定要小心。故选A。

【4】F根据上两句：盆栽种植者必须要做的另外一件事是定期修整根和树枝，如果不这样做，植物没有适当的比例，这看起来会不自然。故此处的意思是：理想的盆栽植物是像所有的正常的树一样，除了尺寸。故选F。

【5】E 根据上句：盆栽艺术的成长需要一定的时间和努力。故下一句要表达的意思是：然而，盆栽生长可以带来极大的满足。故选E。