17．What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn't prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle．On a mere 1/10of an acre in Los Angeles，Loe and her family grow，can（装罐）and preserve much of the food they consume．
Loe is a master food preserver，gardener and canning expert．She also operates a website，where she shares her tips and recipes，with the goal of demonstrating that every has the ability to control what's on their plate．
Loe initially went to school to become an engineer，but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food．"I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs （香草） and foods for that fresh flavor，"she said．Engineer by day，Loe learned cooking at night school．She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods．
"I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm，"Loe said．Through her website Loe emphasizes that"anybody can do this anywhere．"Got an apartment with a balcony （阳台）？Plant some herbs．A window？Perfect spot for growing．Start with herbs，she recommends，because"they're very forgiving．"Just a little of the herbs"can take your regular cooking to a whole new level，"she added．"I think it's a great place to start．""Then？Try growing something from a seed，she said，like a tomato or some tea．"
Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does．With every planted food，Loe noted，there's a moment when it's bursting with its absolute peak flavor．"I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar，"Loe said．"Canning for me is about knowing what's in your food，knowing where it comes from．"
In addition to being more in touch with the food she's eating，another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children："Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture，"she said，"that if we don't take care of the earth，no will．"
29．The underlined word"prerequisite"（Pare.1）is closest in meaning to"B"．
A．recipe B．requirement C．substitute D．challenge
30．Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs？C
A．They are used daily．
C．They are easy to grow．
B．They can grow very tall．
D．They can be eaten uncooked．
31．According to Loe，what is the benefit of canning her planted foods？D
A．It can promote her online sales．
C．It can better her cooking skills．
B．It can improve their nutrition．
D．It can preserve their best flavor．
32．What is the"the bigger picture"（Para.6）that Loe wishes her children to understand？A
A．The responsibility to protect our earth．
C．The joy of getting in touch with foods．
B．The way to live a grow-our-own life．
D．The knowledge about good food．
分析 本文讲述了一个名叫Loe 的女性的故事．Loe是"自己种植"现代生活方式的实践者，她热衷于自己种植香草和味道新鲜的食物，并将食物装入密封罐中保持以保持最佳的风味，更想通过自己的举动影响孩子们，让他们意识到保护地球的责任．
解答 29．B 词义猜测题．根据首段第二句"On a mere 1/10 of an acre …and preserve much of the food they consume"可知面积并不是硬要求．该句句意为：Loe（洛）在那里所做的一切证明，一个大农场对"自己种植"现代生活方式来说并不是一个硬要求．故选B项．
30．C细节理解题．根据第四段中"anybody can do this anywhere．"和"Start with herbs，she recommends，because"they're very forgiving．"可知每个人都可以在任何地方做到这一点，题建议先从香草开始，因为香草很容易生长．故选C项．
31．D 细节理解题．根据第五段中"there is a moment when it's bursting with its absolute peak flavor．I try to keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar"可知将种植的事物装入密封罐中保存的好处是能够保持最佳的风味．故选D项．
32．A 词义猜测题．根据最后一段中尾句"that if we don't take care of the earth，no one will"可知the bigger picture指的是保护地球的责任．故选A项．
点评 本文是一个人物故事类阅读理解，题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．
