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Ready to jump into gardening? It can be a little frightening at first, but gardening is an extremely rewarding hobby to get into.On this page, we'll introduce the basics of vegetable gardening and planning: how to pick the right site for your garden, how to create the right size garden, and how to select which vegetables to grow.
Pick the right location
Picking a good location for your garden is absolutely key.Here are a few tips for beginners to choose a good site: First, plant in a sunny location, because most vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.Secondly, plant in a place without too much water.Thirdly, find an environment that is not likely to change.Avoid places that receive strong winds, floods or too much foot traffic.
Choosing a small piece of land
Remember: It's better to be proud of a small garden than be frustrated by a big one! One of the most common errors that beginners make is planting too much or too soon.Plan your garden with care.Start small, and only grow what you know you'll eat.
Choosing vegetables
Many vegetables are common, productive plants that are relatively easy to grow.It would be wise to contact your state's Cooperative Extension Service (CES) to find out what plants grow best in your area.Choose what you (and your family) like to eat.If no one likes Brussels sprouts, don't plant them! Be aware of how many vegetables your family will eat.Be careful not to overplant.
【语篇解读】 文章介绍了蔬菜园艺和规划的基础知识： 如何为你的花园选择合适的地点，如何创建合适大小的花园以及如何选择种植哪些蔬菜。
1．Which is the right place for a vegetable garden?
A．A small piece of sunny land.
B．A lower place near a water pool.
C．A location with strong winds.
D．A place full of traffic.
A [细节理解题。根据“Pick the right location”部分中的“First, plant in a sunny location, because most vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.”可知，首先，种植在阳光充足的地方，因为大多数蔬菜每天至少需要6个小时的阳光直射。所以建立蔬菜园要在阳光充足的地方。选项A与文意相符。故选A。]
2．How can you choose the best plants to grow according to the text?
A．By going online for information.
B．By getting advice from CES.
C．By surveying your neighbours.
D．By experimenting with various vegetables.
B [细节理解题。根据“Choosing a small piece of land”部分中的“It would be wise to contact your state's Cooperative Extension Service (CES) to find out what plants grow best in your area.”可知，明智的做法是联系你所在州的合作推广服务处，找出你所在地区哪种植物生长得最好。所以，咨询你所在州的合作推广服务处，可以知道哪种植物在你所在地区生长得最好。选项B与文意一致。故选B。]
3．Who might be the intended readers of the text?
A．Expert gardeners. B．Farmers.
C．Gardening beginners. D．Housewives.
C [推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Ready to jump into gardening? ”及“On this page, we'll introduce the basics of vegetable gardening and planning: how to pick the right site for your garden, how to create the right size garden, and how to select which vegetables to grow.”可知，本文的可能对象为那些将要做园艺的初学者。故选C。]
