阅读理解专练（五）

李旭成

Do you have difficulty growing grass because of salty air or soil conditions？ Do you require a grass that will stand up to heavy traffic？ Do you need a grass that will survive up to one degree below zero？ Do you want to reduce the number of times you cut your grass each month？ If you answered yes to one or more of these questions， and the area to be planted receives at least 2-3 hours of direct sunlight a day， Amazoy zoysia is right for you.

Zoysia is a particularly tough grass that grows well in a wide variety of conditions. It was brought to the United States by Frank Meyer， a famous plant explorer who discovered zoysia along the Yalu River in 1906. There's another important man we have to mention here. Herbert Friedberg， founder of Zoysia Farm Nurseries， was the first businessman to recognize zoysia's potential to improve America's lawns （草坪）. Today， Zoysia Farm Nurseries is the oldest， continuously operating company to sell zoysia grass plugs （草皮） by mail.

Zoysia is the perfect choice for hard-to-cover spots and hilly areas. Zoysia lawns only need to be cut once or twice a season. Watering is rarely. Besides， you'll never have to use poisonous pesticides and weed killers again！ Zoysia lawns are safer for family and pets！ When ordinary lawns brown up in summer heat and drought， your zoysia lawn stays green and beautiful. Zoysia grows well in extreme heat （49°C）， yet it won't winter-kill to one degree below zero.

The more Amazoy zoysia plugs you order， the more you save！ We will replace any plug that fails to grow in 45 days absolutely free！

1. Why does the author raise some questions in Paragraph 1？

A. To show the importance of sunlight. B. To introduce the skills needed to grow grass.

C. To draw readers' attention to zoysia grass.

D. To express his concerns about the environment.

2. We can learn from the text that zoysia            .

A. was discovered in the early 19th century B. was brought to America by Herbert Friedberg

C. grows well in any soil and at any temperature

D. is environment-friendly and easy to take care of

3. If you buy 750 zoysia plugs， you may save about            .

A. 38% B. 42% C. 52% D. 59%

4. What would be the best title for the text？

A. Amazoy Zoysia Plugs—Your Best Choice！

B. Planting Instructions for Amazoy Zoysia

C. Welcome to Zoysia Farm Nurseries！ D. Two Men， One Dream