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(1)A.细节理解题。根据第一段The third is likely to come from information,as digital technology and big data help farmers make better decisions and drive up crop production.(第三词可能来自信息,因为数字技术和大数据有助于农民做出更好的决策,提高作物产量。)可知,第三次农业革命可以帮助农民做出合理的决定。故选A。
(2)D.推理判断题。根据第四段Stem offered the example of a farmer preparing for the regular fall fertilizing of his fields who delays the application after being informed of a coming storm.That decision reduces runoff,keeps fertilizer on the field,and helps controls farmer's costs.As data gathers season after season,computer models will help farmers better manage fertilizer and other additions to optimize production and minimize runoff.(Stem提供了一个例子,一位准备在秋季在田里定期施肥的农民在得知即将到来的风暴后,推迟了施肥。这一决定减少了径流,使肥料留在田里,并有助于控制农民的成本。随着数据逐季收集,计算机模型将帮助农民更好地管理肥料和其他添加物,以优化生产,最大限度地减少径流。)可知,作者用一个具体事例来展示了计算机模型的具体应用。故选D。
(3)D.细节理解题。根据最后一段Remote sensing can provide accurate data that covers an entire field and cables recommendations tailored to what's going on in the stricken area. (遥感可以提供覆盖整个地区的准确数据,并根据受灾地区的情况提供建议。)可知,遥感技术可以提供准确的统计数据。故选D。
(4)C.观点态度题。根据第一段The third is likely to come from information,as digital technology and big data help farmers make better decisions and drive up crop production.(第三次可能来自信息,因为数字技术和大数据有助于农民做出更好的决策,提高作物产量。)以及后文举例证明这一点可知,作者对即将到来的第三次农业革命持有积极的态度。A.Opposed反对的;B.Neutral中立的;C.Positive积极的;D.Unclear不清楚的。故选C。