五、阅读短文,回答问题
Haoyuan Village lies in the Gobi Desert, next to Helan
Mountain. In 2008, as part of an environmental improvement
programme, it was decided that, with its long hours of sunshine,
large temperature difference between day and night, and loose soil,
the area was ideal for growing grapes. Su Jinping was among the first
to plant vines (葡萄藤).
"The village used to be a terrible, lifeless place. The wind was so strong that the rocks
moved. You couldn't see any birds in the sky. All you ever saw was desert. When the wind was
strong, your mouth would be full of sand. The seedlings (幼苗) looked so weak. I didn't know
if they would survive. Anyway, I planted and watered them. To my surprise, they survived!"
Su says. "Now, see the bunches of grapes! All shining and heavy! For a farmer, it's such an
exciting sight."
Grapes love barren (贫瘠的) land. The more barren the land is, the higher the quality will be.
Before planting the vines, people need to plant trees as a windbreak (防风林). The rule is that
windbreaks should be at least 15% of the area. The grape vines themselves also act as a windbreak.
Thanks to grape growing, 230 square kilometres of desert on the eastern part of the Helan
Mountains has been changed into an oasis (绿洲). 70% of Haoyuan's people have found jobs in
the wine industry and make over 30,000 yuan more than before every year.
"It's magical. Desert has been turned green. I'll work hard to protect the mountains.
Lucidwaters and lush mountains are invaluable treasure!" Su says.
1. Where is Haoyuan Village?
In the Gobi Desert, next to Helan Mountain.
2. What was the environment in Haoyuan Village like in the past according to Su?
It was terrible and lifeless.
3. What is the most important for the quality of the grapes?
The barren land.
4. What does the underlined sentence mean?
Clean water and green mountains are very important./It's very important to protect the nature.
5. What kind of person do you think Su Jinping is?
Su Jinping is hard-working.
