1. (2023八下·义乌期中) 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Indoor and outdoor gardening has become more and more popular. It helps us build a stronger connection（连接）with nature and makes us feel more relaxed.

★ Is gardening good?

Gardening is reported to be good for the environment and wildlife. Gardens offer a home to wildlife. They also act as passages（通道）for nature, allowing wildlife to move from one place to the next. It's also great for your health. One study found that gardening for 30 minutes can be compared with playing badminton, volleyball or practicing yoga.

★____________________

Gardening can improve your mood in lots of ways. If you feel nervous or worried, looking after plants can help to keep your mind on something else. Watching a seed （种子）grow into a healthy plant can make you feel happy and satisfied. According to a study, people who garden 2-3 times a week have a 6.6% higher happiness score and 4.2% lower stress level compared to people who don't garden at all.

★ Can gardening bring people together?

Gardening is a great way to connect with nature and people. When you are new to a place, you can get to know your neighbors by sharing fruit or vegetables you grow with them. And it is an easy way to start conversations and show how friendly you are. You could also find friends with the same hobby in the gardening club. If there's no club, start your own gardening club and invite your friends to join you.

Why not get some fresh air and try to grow something right now ?

1. （1） Which of the following can be put in the "_______ "?

   A . Is gardening good for your health? B . Can you make friends through gardening? C . Can gardening make you happier? D . Is gardening good for your studies?
3. （2） According to the study, people who garden 2 to 3 times a week are _______ than people who don't garden.

   A . more pleased B . more stressed C . less relaxed D . less satisfied
5. （3） The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refers to__________.

   A . moving to a new place B . getting to know your neighbors C . connecting with nature and people D . sharing things you grow with your neighbors
7. （4） What's the best title for the passage?

   A . Try growing something. B . Spend more time outdoors. C . Make yourself happy in different ways. D . Grow plants with your family at home.