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  Grasslands need time to rest when cattle and other animals feed on them.Moving animals from one area of pasture(牧场)to another can provide the time needed for new growth.This is called rotational grazing.(循环放牧)

  Rotational grazing is good for the land and the animals, and it can save money.This form of grazing can reduce the need for pesticide(农药)treatments by reducing the growth of weeds.And it can limit the need for chemical fertilizers by letting animal wastes do the job of natural fertilizer.Rotational grazing can even help prevent wildfires by keeping grasslands in good condition.

  Letting animals feed continually and intensively(集中地)in the same grazing areas can require costly replanting.Animals eat the most desirable growth first.When that keeps happening, the roots do not have enough time to recover.As a result, less desirable plants may replace them.Intensively used grasslands are also harmed as the soil is continually crushed under the weight of heavy animals.

  While rotational grazing can save money over time, it also requires planning.And that starts with a good map to mark fences, water supplies and grazing areas.

  Changing methods of grazing also requires time.Farmers may want to put up electric fences to enclose(圈起)grazing areas, called paddocks.The paddocks will need water.Some farmers design a path for animals from different paddocks to drink from a common watering place.

  Farmers can start rotational grazing by removing animals from a pasture when the grass is eaten to less that five centimeters.The pasture is then kept empty until the grass grows to more than fifteen centimeters high.

  Sheep and goats may require special preparations.They may need stronger fences than other animals.And while they eat the grass, they may need guard animals to protect them from animals that would like to eat them.

(1)

Grasslands won't depend on chemical fertilizers when ________.

[  ]

A.

the soil of grasslands is naturally rich

B.

animal wastes serve as natural fertilizer

C.

rotational grazing can prevent wildfires

D.

grasslands are usually in good condition

(2)

The function of putting up electric fences is to ________.

[  ]

A.

divide the pasture into paddocks

B.

encourage animals to get around

C.

stop animals staying at one place

D.

provide water supplies for animals

(3)

Why do sheep and goats need guard animals?

[  ]

A.

They can easily jump over fences.

B.

They don't like to stay in the paddock

C.

wild animals are likely to attack them

D.

Tigers and lions prefer sheep and goats

(4)

What would be the best title for the passage?

[  ]

A.

Giving grasslands a rest

B.

How to feed animals

C.

Keeping animals moving in pastures

D.

Grass growth and grazing ways

答案:1.B;2.A;3.C;4.A;
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