1. 阅读理解

    12-year -old American boy Maxwell Daley just grew a pumpkin(南瓜) that weighs 582. 5 pounds (1 pound is about 0.45 kg). He won first place in the seventh annual Largest Pumpkin Contest at the Kentucky State Fair. And he received the $500 (about 3, 334 yuan) top prize.

    Maxwell is a seventh grader at Grayson County Middle School. At the age of 8, he became interested in growing huge pumpkins after seeing them at the state fair.

    Maxwell is a boy of few words. But he shared his secret of growing a big pumpkin" We put lots of special fertilizers(肥料) on it. We put it in the shade(阴凉处) and put a canopy(遮篷) over it. Lots of weeds(杂草) need to be pulled," he told local media Franklin Favorite.

    His father Joe Daley also added that it started by picking the right seed this year, Daley paid $ 40 for his pumpkin seed and worked hard every day to grow it. He also needed to keep the pests(害虫) out. "It turned into a pretty big job. He did all the work," Joe said.

    This winning giant pumpkin was the only one he grew this year. According to the rule, Maxwell has to take part in the Largest Pumpkin Contest for years to come.

1. （1） How much does Maxwell Daley's pumpkin weigh?

   A . 262 pounds. B . About 262 kg. C . 500 pounds. D . About 582.5 kg.
3. （2） How many Largest Pumpkin Contests had been held before Daley won the prize?

   A . One. B . Six C . Seven. D . Eight.
5. （3） We can infer that Maxwell Daley is a(n)       boy.

   A . outgoing B . honest C . quiet D . understanding
7. （4） What did Maxwell Daley ever do so that he grew such a large pumpkin?

   ①add special fertilizers②water it more③put it in the cool place④put cover on it  ⑤take out weeds

   A . ①②③ B . ①④⑤ C . ①③④⑤ D . ①②③④⑤
9. （5） Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A . 12-year-old Maxwell Daley studies in a school in Canada. B . Maxwell Daley received the $ 3,334 top prize. C . Maxwell Daley has been interested in growing pumpkins for eight years. D . It cost Daley $ 40 to buy his pumpkin seed.