摘要：We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundr

We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.

BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.

Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.

Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.

BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.

8. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?

A. It guarantees the variety of food. B. It requires day-to-day care.

C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance. D. It relies on farmer’s markets.

9. What information does the convenient app offer?

A. Real-time weather changes. B. Current condition of the plants.

C. Chemical pollutants in the soil. D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.

10. What can be concluded about BMF employees?

A. They have a great passion for sports.

B. They are devoted to community service.

C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.

D. They have a strong environmental awareness.

11. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. BMF’s major strengths. B. BMF’s general management.

C. BMF’s global influence.D. BMF’s technical standards.

原文翻译

说到食物，我们都知道新鲜是最好的。然而，商店里的大多数农产品在到达餐桌之前都要经过数周的运输和数百英里的运输。虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择，但巴比伦微型农场（BMF）比其他农场相比缩短了更多旅程。

BMF是一个室内花园系统。它可以为一个家庭设立。此外，它还可以服务于医院、餐馆或学校等更大的受众。这种创新的设计几乎不需要任何努力就能实现每周新鲜蔬菜的可靠供应。

具体来说，这是一个依靠新技术的农场。通过云连接，BMF被远程监控。此外，还有一个方便的应用程序，可以实时提供增长数据。由于该系统是自动化的，它大大减少了种植植物所需的水量。该系统不是给一排排的土壤浇水，而是为每株植物提供适量的水分。收获后，用户只需用新的预先播种的豆荚替换植物，即可开始下一个生长周期。

此外，在同一栋楼里有一个系统，这意味着从土壤到沙拉的运输过程中的零排放。此外，也不需要杀虫剂和其他污染传统农场和周围环境的化学物质。

BMF员工在日常生活中践行可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里，他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免使用一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少废物。BMF的一名员工表示：“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学物质。”

8. 从第1段我们可以了解到什么？

A.它保证了食物的多样性。B.需要日常护理。

C.缩短了从农场到餐桌的距离。D.它依赖农贸市场。

9. 这款便捷的应用提供了哪些信息？

A.实时天气变化。B.植物的现状。

C.土壤中的化学污染物。D.预播种豆荚的可用性。

10. 关于BMF员工可以得出什么结论？

A .他们对运动有极大的热情。B.他们致力于社区服务。

C.他们喜欢分享日常经历。

D.他们有很强的环保意识。

11. 这篇文章主要讲了什么？

A.BMF的主要优势。B. BMF的综合管理。C. BMF的全球影响力。BMF的技术标准。

【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A

【解析】

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了巴比伦微农场（BMF）的一些主要优势，包括减少食物运输距离、通过云技术远程监控、自动化系统节约水资源、减少化学污染、以及员工的环保生活方式等。

【8题详解】

细节理解题。根据第一段“While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. (虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择，但巴比伦微型农场（BMF）甚至缩短了旅程)”可知，巴比伦微型农场（BMF）进一步缩短了从农场到餐桌的距离。故选C。

【9题详解】

细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. (此外，还有一个便捷的应用程序，可以实时提供增长数据)”可知，这个便捷的应用程序提供了植物生长的实时数据。故选B。

【10题详解】

推理判断题。根据最后一段“BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. (BMF员工在日常生活中追求可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里，他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少浪费。BMF的一名员工表示：“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学品。”)”可知，BMF员工具有强烈的环保意识。故选D。

【11题详解】

主旨大意题。根据第一段“While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more. (虽然农贸市场是减少旅程的可靠选择，但巴比伦微型农场（BMF）甚至缩短了旅程)”、第三段“By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. (通过云连接，对BMF进行远程监控。此外，还有一个方便的应用程序可以实时提供不断增长的数据。由于该系统是自动化的，因此大大减少了种植植物所需的水量。该系统不是给一排排土壤浇水，而是为每株植物提供合适的水量)”以及最后一段“BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee. (BMF员工在日常生活中追求可持续发展。大约一半的人步行或骑自行车上班。在办公室里，他们通过限制垃圾桶和避免一次性塑料来鼓励回收和减少浪费。BMF的一名员工表示：“我们热衷于减少环境中的废物、碳和化学品。”)”可知，文章主要介绍了巴比伦微农场（BMF）的一些主要优势，包括减少食物运输距离、通过云技术远程监控、自动化系统节约水资源、减少化学污染、以及员工的环保生活方式等。故选A。

来源：盛大教育