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By doing vegetable gardening people can ______.

A．earn a lot of money

B．take exercise of the body

C．get more convenience

D．enjoy more spare time

______reading an article about organic vegetable gardening, Tom decided to start his own.

A．After

B．Because

C．Despite

D．Although

It is generally believed that gardening is______it is a science.

A．an art much as

B．much an art as

C．as an art much as

D．as much an art as

It is generally believed that gardening is______it is a science.

A．an art much as

B．much an art as

C．as an art much as

D．as much an art as

Section B

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.

Vegetable gardening is the relaxing art and science of turning a love for growing plants into a productive activity.

Many things make it a national hobby for both the young and old. For a large number of people, seed catalogs and the thoughts of spring gardening will provide a happy escape from winter boredom.

Vegetable gardeners agree that many home-grown vegetables picked at their best are superior to those vegetables purchased from markets. From spring through late fall, a well-planned and well-kept garden can provide a supply of fresh vegetables, thus increasing the nutrition (营养) in the family diet. Freezers make it possible to keep some of the vegetables to be enjoyed at a later date. Other vegetables can be stored for a few months in a cool area.

Having vegetables in the backyard makes home gardening appealing for many people. In addition, vegetable gardening provides exercise and fun for both urban and suburban families.

Although the money spent for a garden may be little, one cannot escape the fact that gardening requires hard work and time. Many of the gardening tasks must be performed at times that are most inconvenient. Not doing jobs that should be done on a regular basis may result in failure and a negative feeling toward gardening.

One should not plant a garden that is too large to care for. A small well-kept garden is more enjoyable and profitable than a large neglected one.

Vegetables do well in full sunlight and need at least five or six hours of sun during the middle of the day. Too much shading results in poor plants and few vegetables. If possible, the garden should be near the house so the gardener can work in it at odd moments.

Why do many people like vegetable gardening？

A．Because gardening is something like art and science.

B．Because they regard it as a productive activity.

C．Because it gives them pleasure to spend time in winter.

D．Because vegetables can grow in gardens even in winter.

Which is the author's suggestion about vegetable gardening？

A．One should have a large garden near home.

B．There should be fewer trees around the garden.

C．All gardening tasks should be done in spare time.

D．A small garden should be better-planned than a larger one.

Which of the following statements is True？

A．It's necessary to do regular work in vegetable gardens.

B．If one's garden is too large, he will fail to plant good vegetables.

C．Vegetable gardening can help people develop a healthful hobby.

D．Gardens in cities don't offer as many benefits as those in the countryside.

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B．Seeing

C．To be seen

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