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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is perhaps the earliest and most famous example of botanical gardens. Over decades and centuries, many incredible botanical gardens have been established. Here is a list of them.
Orto Botanico di Padova
The Orto Botanico di Padova in Padua, north-eastern Italy, is the oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location. It was founded in 1545 by the Venetian Republic. It is spread across an area of 22,000 square meters. It is particularly known for its historical architecture, as well as the collection of 6000 kinds of plants. The astonishing botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The Kirstenbosch National botanical Garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in. Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of South Africa's nine national botanical gardens, which covers five out of six biomes (生物群落)，and the first of its kind in the world. It is famous for exhibiting native plants from different regions.
Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum
The Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum is located in Berlin, Germany. It has 22,000 different plant species. Among its different plants is a giant bamboo. This astonishing garden has a large scientific library attached to it. The complex has buildings and glasshouses.
Singapore Botanic Garden
The 74 hectare (公顷)Singapore Botanic Garden in Singapore is the only botanic garden that stays open from 5 am to 12 midnight, every day. Its attractions include Rainforest, Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden and other gardens. It has the Tembusu tree, seen on the Singaporean five-dollar bill.
1. What is the special part of Orto Botanico di Padova?
A. It is in Europe. B. It has the most plants.
C. It has a library. D. It has some ancient items.
2. Where should you go if you want to enjoy the native plants in diverse areas?
A. Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum.
B. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
C. Singapore Botanic Garden.
D. Orto Botanico di Padova.
3. In which continent can you see the Tembusu tree?
A. Asia. B. Europe. C. America. D. Africa.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个著名的植物园。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Orto Botanico di Padova中前两句“The Orto Botanico di Padova in Padua, north-eastern Italy, is the oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location. It was founded in 1545 by the Venetian Republic. (位于意大利东北部帕多瓦的Orto Botanico di Padova是现存最古老的学术植物园。它于1545年由威尼斯共和国建立。)和第四句“It is particularly known for its historical architecture, as well as the collection of 6000 kinds of plants. (它尤其以其历史建筑，以及6000种植物的收藏而闻名。)可知，Orto Botanico di Padova的特别的部分是里面有一些古老的物品。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden中最后一句“It is famous for exhibiting native plants from different regions.( 它以展示来自不同地区的本地植物而闻名。)”可知，如果你想欣赏不同地区的本土植物，可以去Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Singapore Botanic Garden中“It has the Tembusu tree, seen on the Singaporean five-dollar bill.( 新加坡五元钞票上有香灰莉木。)”可知，在新加坡可以看到香灰莉木。新加坡属于亚洲，所以在亚洲大陆可以看到香灰莉木。故选A。
