1.We learn from the fi rst paragraph that the recession _____.
A.affected Americans in certain occupations.
B.had great impact on Americans’work and life.
C.had only brought huge losses in savings and stocks.
D.is over with some of the losses recovered.
2.What made the family’s fi nancial situation even worse was that they _____.
A.moved to Rhinelander in a hurry.
B.had two children to raise.
C.didn’t know anyone in Rhinelander.
D.couldn’t sell their home in Big Lake.
3.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A.Cindy had seen the benefi ts of gardening in a different way.
B.Cindy had developed a hobby of gardening before the recession.
C.Cindy had already had a keen interest in sustainability.
D.Cindy had already planned to meet the gardeners.
4.In addition, Cindy views gardening as a genuine pleasure because gardening _____.
A.helped her cut living costs almost by half.
B.enabled her to make her own jams.
C.built up family ties and kids’enthusiasm.
D.enabled her to know more about plants.
5.What does Cindy think of the diffi cult times she has gone through?
A.It gave the couple and their kids a tough lesson.
B.It gave her confi dence and optimism.
C.It would come again and affect the family.
D.It left a lasting psychological impact on the family.
答案与解析：
1. B。主旨类。文章第一段描述了经济衰退对美国人的工作和生活的巨大影响。
2. D。推理类。从第二段中我们知道Cindy家庭因为工作，新买了一套房子，但是不能把自己住的房子卖掉，所以要还两套房子的贷款。因此家庭经济困难。
3. A。推理类。从文章第三段我们知道Cindy从园艺工作中收获颇多。
4. C。细节类。从文章第四段我们得知，耕种使得家庭联系更紧密，孩子们也更有热情参与其中。
5. B。推理类。文章最后一段中 “I feel accomplished and I’m more confident attempting things I’ve never done before.”, 我们可以推理出困难时期的经历让Cindy更加自信和乐观。
