15.If you are a fruit grower-or would like to become one-join in Apple Day to see what's around.It's called Apple Day but in fact it's more like Apple Month.The day itself is on October 21,but since it has become popular,events now last through most of October around Britain.
Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see,and often taste,a wide variety(品种) of apples.To people who are used to the limited kinds of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets,it can be quite eye-opening to see some classical apples still in existence,such as Decio which was grown by the Romans.Although it doesn't taste of anything special,it's still worth a try.
There are also varieties developed to suit certain local conditions.One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette,but you'll need a warm,sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it,so it's a pipe dreamfor most apple lovers who fall in love with it.
At the apple events,you can also meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions,and because these are family affairs,children are well entertained with apple-themed fun and games.
Apple days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit,including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience,visit the National Collection at Brogdale,near Faversham in Kent.
18.What can people do at the apple events?C
A.Attend experts'lectures.
B.Visit fruit-loving families.
C.Taste many kinds of apples.
D.Plant fruit trees in an orchard.
19.What can we learn about Decio?B
A.It is a new variety.
B.It is rarely seen now.
C.It has a strange look.
D.It has a special taste.
20.What does the underlined phrase"a pipe dream"in Paragraph3mean?D
A.A clever idea.
B.A selfish thought.
C.A great plan.
D.A useless hope.
分析 文章介绍了英国的苹果节的作用,人们可以欣赏和品尝各种品种苹果,吸收经验提高苹果生产.
解答 18.C细节推理题.根据第二段Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see,and often taste,a wide variety(品种) of apples.可知参加苹果节活动是一个很好的欣赏和品尝各种品种苹果的机会.故选C.
19.B细节推理题.根据it can be quite eye-opening to see some classical apples still in existence,such as Decio which was grown by the Romans.可知在这里能看到Decio这种经典品种的存在,据此推断Decio现在很少见,故选B.
20.D猜测词意题.此处讲Orleans Reinette这种好吃的品种对生产环境要求较高,所以产量很少.所以说对多数人来说想吃这种苹果是妄想.a pipe dream"空想"与D项同义,故选D.
点评 本文是一篇历史文化类阅读理解,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.