(2018·河北武邑中学期中考试)

　　There are benefits of gardening that you may not realize.One　1　 of growing plants might be that it can help you save money.Rather than 　2　 growing plants and flowers,you might grow your own herbs and vegetables.In an unstable economy with high food prices this can save you a lot of money and if you 　3　 your garden in the right way,you will not have to spend too much time doing this.You will be 　4　 that the food you eat does not 　5　 much and that it is so organic and 　6　.

　　Gardening is also fantastic physical　7　 as well.You may find yourself outside the 　8　 doing some physical work.Carrying out all this physical work and sucking in the fresh air of the outdoors will get you feeling 　9　.And you'll also have food that is chemical-free and incredibly fresh to 　10　.Store-bought greens probably are not best since they are not 　11　 at their peak so growing your own is the best choice.

　　If you are environmentally　12　,gardening is an excellent way to help reduce the 　13　 caused by modern-day living.It is possible to plan your garden in a natural way that is also eco-friendly.You can find lots of 　14　 on how to construct an eco-friendly garden that will not 　15　 any wild vegetation or animals.If you have a place to get it 　16　,you can plant some trees to clear the air in your area.You may 　17　 if you can really make much difference but if enough people meet the challenge then 　18　 can happen.

　　So,gardening is much more than just a hobby　19　 there are so many benefits that not only 　20　 you but the world as a whole.

1.A.solution　　　　　　　　　B.memory

C.advantage D.way

2.A.seriously B.rapidly

C.carefully D.simply

3.A.clean up B.set up

C.go up D.pick up

4.A.pleased B.determined

C.afraid D.worried

5.A.weigh B.cost

C.contain D.grow

6.A.light B.soft

C.fresh D.expensive

7.A.beauty B.exercise

C.force D.education

8.A.house B.yard

C.office D.city

9.A.energetic B.happy

C.satisfied D.excited

10.A.carry B.eat

C.taste D.store

11.A.cooked B.sold

C.delivered D.picked

12.A.acceptable B.clean

C.safe D.conscious