LONDON-Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold

LONDON(Reuters)—Organicfruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, andhe is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year old computertechnician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.

“Organicproduce is always better. ”Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(农药), and you are generally supporting familyfarms instead of large farms. And more often than that it is locally(本地)grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ”Gold is one of the growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend,and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they growtheir organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they aregetting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce?Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generallygive clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food isfar from complete. For example, amounts of pesticides can be used on organicproducts. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local butimported(进口)to meet growing demand. “Thedemand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is avery fast-growing market, ”said Sue Hock, a specialist in this line ofbusiness.

1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic foodbecause________________.

A.they are getting richer

B.they can get the food anywhere

C.they consider the food free of pollution

D.they like home-grown fruit

2. Which of the following statements is true to the facts about mostorganic produce sold in Britain?

A.It grows indoors all year round.

B.It is produced outside Britain.

C.It is grown on family farms.

D.It is produced on large farms.

3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?

A.Growing interesting in organic food.

B.Better quality of organic food.

C.Rising market for organic food.

D.Higher prices of organic food.

4.What is the best title for this news story?

A.Organic Food—Healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?

B.The Making of Organic Food in Britain.

C.Organic Food—to Import or Not?

D.Good Qualities of Organic Food.

试题答案

答案：1C2B3A4A