Long ago，many people had gardens.Fewer people were interested in having gardens.But in the past few years，this has begun to change.More people are starting to make gardens again.People of all ages are learning the joy of planting.Maybe you would like to start your own garden.It's easier than you may think.
    The first step is making some choices.What sort of plants do you like？What do you want to grow？Many people have flower gardens.People grow these gardens for the way that they look.They are pretty to look at.Flowers can have many shapes and many colors.Other people grow food in their gardens.They grow fruits and vegetables.These gardens are helpful.Some people like both types of gardens，so they have flowers and food.
    After you choose the type of garden you want，you'll need a good location for it.The best place for a small garden is in a yard.One of the most important things to look for is sun.Always put your garden in a sunny spot.You should also put your garden in a place that is easy to get to.And you will want to put flowers in a place where everyone can see them.
    Each kind of plant is different.Once you choose the plants you want，you have to learn a little about them.Some plants grow best in spring.Others should be planted in summer.A few plants grow all year long.Choose when you will do your planting.Then choose the best plants to grow.
    I'm sure you will enjoy your garden.Gardens can be very pretty.What's nicer than seeing bright flowers all around you？You can also grow many kinds of great foods.Some people say food they grow themselves tastes better.Best of all，gardens are just plain fun.

（1）Now people think planting a garden is .
A．hard
B．boring
C．traditional
D．joyful
（2）What's the first step if you want to start your garden？
A．Making choices.
B．Planting flowers.
C．Growing food.
D．Buying fruits and vegetables.
（3）What is the best location for a garden？
A．In a cool place.
B．Outside your yard.
C．Near a park.
D．In a sunny spot.
（4）What's the writer's purpose in writing the passage？
A．To explain what plants to grow.
B．To tell people how to start a garden.
C．To ask people for ideas about gardens.
D．To encourage people to grow their own food.

【考點(diǎn)】說明文；日常生活．

【答案】D；A；D；B