Question

What do people usually put in their living rooms? Perhaps you will think of something such as a TV, a coffee table or a sofa. But French designers Mathieu Lehanneur and Anthony van den Bossche didn’t think that was enough. They wanted to add something new in people’s living rooms. So they created a do-it-yourself ecosystem(生态系统) named “Local River”. The system lets its owner grow fish and plants inside tanks (缸) in their living rooms.

In the DIY fish and gardening ecosystem, the plants on top of the tank feed on the waste of the fish below. It makes the water clean so the fish can go on living. In this way, the fish and plants in the“Local River”can keep the balanced environment,  and only need a little help from the owner. The system is also called “fridge-aquarium(冰箱水族馆) ”by some people because owners can use the fish and plants as food. That is to say, owners are able to grow fish and plants within the "Local River" before eating them. Almost any plant can grow on top of the tanks and most freshwater fish are able to live in the tanks below.

The“Local River”ecosystem from Paris comes in small and large models. It is a relaxing thing to have in your home.

1.From the passage we know the system lets its owner grow_______.

A. fish and plants           B. fish and crops

C. plants and tortoises      D. flowers and grass

2.The plants of the system feed on_______.

A. the fish          B. the water

C. the fish waste    D. the fish food

3.Why is the system called “fridge-aquarium” by some people?

A. Because the tank can be put in the fridge.

B. Because owners can grow fish and plants in it.

C. Because owners can eat the fish and plants in it.

D. Because owners can grow and eat the fish and plants in it.

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. All fish are able to live in the tanks below.

B. The designer Mathieu Lehanneur comes from France.

C: The "Local River" can keep the balanced environment by itself.

D. In the DIY fish and gardening ecosystem, the plants grow under the tank.

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Fish and Plants

B. Fridge-aquarium

C. Balanced Environment

D. “Local River”Ecosystem

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.B

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了法国的设计师Mathieu Lehanneur在自己的卧室里自制了一个生态系统，可以在缸子里养植物和鱼，植物以鱼的粪便为养料。植物为鱼提供新鲜的氧气。这种设置被称为冰箱水族馆。

1.细节理解题。根据The system lets its owner grow fish and plants inside tanks (缸) in their living rooms.可知生态系统可以让它的主人种植植物和养鱼，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据the plants on top of the tank feed on the waste of the fish below.可知植物以下面的鱼的粪便来作为养料，故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据The system is also called “fridge-aquarium(冰箱水族馆) ”by some people because owners can use the fish and plants as food.可知因为主人可以食用鱼和植物，故选D。

4.细节理解题。根据But French designers Mathieu Lehanneur and Anthony van den Bossche didn’t think that was enough.可知Mathieu Lehanneur 来自法国，故选B。

5.标题归纳题。根据短文主要叙述了自制的生态系统，故选D。

考点：考查科普类短文阅读。