农业英语练习参考答案.doc

Unit1 Text A Text-related exercises I. 1. Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and reclamation 2. They are involved with any issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impact of agriculture, and creating energy from plants. 3. To produce the best crops under various conditions. 4. By change the genetics of the plants. 5. In labs 6. Compounds of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. 7. Contour plowing. 8. Sustainable agriculture, organic farming, alternative food systems and the development of alternative cropping systems. 9. Quantitively. 10. Four to twelve years. II. 1. 作物育种 2. 轮作，轮种 3. 植物生理学 4. 有机耕作 5. 杂草控制，除草 6. plant genetics 7. selective breeding 8. contour plowing 9. soil fertility 10. （insect and） pest control III. 1. plants 2. combines 3. healthier 4. agriculture 5. genetics 6. yields 7. nutritional 8. civilization 9. security 10. resistant IV. 1. Agronomic/Agricultural biotechnology is increasingly being used applied for novel/new uses other than food. 2. Agronomy involves with biology, ecology, chemistry and other sciences. 3. Selective breeding of plants is to produce/develop/breed the best crops adapted to different environments and growing conditions. 4. Agronomists often specialize in areas such as crop rotation, soil classification, weed control and insect and pest control. 5. Agroecology studies the management of agricultural system on ecological and environmental perspetives. Theme-related Exercises I. 1-6 F T F T F F II. 1. M potential 2. K adoption 3. I acute 4. H combine 5. F work 6. G actively 7. D optimally 8. C initiative 9. N available 10. A promote Text B Text-related exercises I. 1. Kill pests’ natural enemies and their overuse can harm farmers, consumers and the environment. 2. When the natural processes of pes