The passion fruit in Indonesia

文章大意

本文讨论印尼百香果种植的意义、经济影响及与其他国家的比较。百香果需种在海拔800米以上山区，近年西爪哇产量因技术改良和政府扶持上升，但气候波动和降雨会影响果实数量，病虫害和灌溉不是主要问题。

题目与答案

1. 31 Passion fruit grows in
   • coastal areas
   • certain altitude
   • fertile valleys

   答案：certain altitude

   原文定位：In Indonesia, passion fruit can only grow successfully at a certain altitude. Specifically, it needs to be planted in areas that are at least eight hundred meters above sea level

2. 32 Produce yielding in recent years
   • noticeably increased
   • declined
   • remained the same

   答案：noticeably increased

   原文定位：Over the last few years, there's been a noticeable increase in the volume of passion fruit being harvested

   同义替换：「Produce yielding」↔「the volume of passion fruit being harvested」，「in recent years」↔「Over the last few years」

3. 33 The production in area was affected by
   • the weather
   • insects
   • poor irrigation

   答案：the weather

   原文定位：In some areas, the weather has had a negative impact on production. Passion fruit is quite delicate and doesn't respond well to sudden shifts in climate. Extended periods of rain or unseasonal dry spells can both reduce the number of viable fruits on a vine

   同义替换：「was affected by」↔「has had a negative impact on」，「weather」↔「climate」

4. 34 What improvement has been made in Kenya?
   • the fruit grows larger
   • fruits now can be grown through the whole year
   • the harvest time has been reduced

   答案：fruits now can be grown through the whole year

   原文定位：But thanks to recent innovations in greenhouse farming and irrigation control, fruits can now be grown throughout the whole year

   同义替换：「improvement」↔「development」

5. 35 In New Zealand the exported passion fruit's disadvantage is
   • appearance of colour-fading
   • insufficient supply
   • unreliability of transportation

   答案：appearance of colour-fading

   原文定位：One particular problem is the appearance of color fading. Even though the fruit may still taste fine after being stored for a certain time, its skin can lose its vibrant color and look less appealing

   同义替换：「disadvantage」↔「problem」

6. 36 Why do people in western countries like the fruits?
   • they are sweet
   • they are large
   • it is additive-free

   答案：it is additive-free

   原文定位：One of the main reasons for this is that it is additive-free. In other words, the fruit doesn't need artificial colorings or preservatives to stay fresh or taste good

   同义替换：「like」↔「becoming increasingly popular」，「Why」↔「the main reasons」，「additive-free」↔「no artificial additives」

7. 37 In recent years, the export-shortage of passion fruits is because of
   • young trees
   • unstable price
   • limited manpower

   答案：unstable price

   原文定位：In recent years, one major issue has been unstable price levels. Prices tend to fluctuate frequently, making it hard for farmers to plan their planting seasons with confidence

   同义替换：「because of」↔「one major issue has been」，「Unstable price」↔「Prices tend to fluctuate frequently」

8. 38 Compared to Kenya, what's the problem for plantations in New Zealand?
   • the plant period is short
   • lack of equipment
   • poor soil condition

   答案：the plant period is short

   原文定位：While Kenya can cultivate year-round, New Zealand's growing season is much more restricted. In fact, the plant period is short, only running from February through to July

   同义替换：「problem」↔「limitation」

9. ·Passion fruit farming can provide jobs for a sizable 39_____ .

   答案：workforce

   原文定位：Because passion fruit farming is relatively labor-intensive, it can provide jobs for a sizable workforce, particularly in rural communities where employment opportunities are often limited

10. ·It can help improve the use of 40_____ .

    答案：land

    原文定位：And aside from creating work, the expansion of the industry can improve the use of land