3. The Channel Islands have been continuously under British rule since ________.

　A. earliest known history

　B. 1066

　C. 1930s

　D. the end of World War Ⅱ

2. Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney breeds of breeds of cattle are __________.

　A. considered best in England

　B. named after their birthplaces

　C. brought to the islands by the Germans

　D. raised on well-known farms by the French

1. Which of the following maps gives the right position of the Channel Island?

　A.　 B.　 C.　 D.

4．根据该段落的中心大意可以判断C为最佳答案，即"尽管冬季不产苹果，但寒冷期有益于果树的生长。"

3．本题只要抓住文中第一自然段Among the leading countries in apple production are China, France and the United States. 这句话，便可得出A是正确答案。

2．文章结尾的一句话this cold period is good for the tree便是该题的正确答案，即A。

1．根据文中第三自然段中They have various sizes, with Delicious apples being among the largest. 一句可知C为本题的最佳答案。

4. The word yielded in the last sentence means _______________

　A. improved.　 B. increased.

　C. produced.　 D. sold.

答案与解析

　1-4 CAAC

3. China, France and the United States are considered to _______________

　A. be large producers of apples.

　B. be large producers of applesauce.

　C. have the longest history in apple production.

　 D. have the coldest winter among apple producing countries.

2. Cold winter weather is good for _______________

　 A.the growth of apple trees.

　B. producing large apples.

　C. improving the taste of apples.

　 D. the increase of water in apples.