We all need to eat, and when we go to buy food at the supermarket, we’re offered many choice. But we often buy food that’s been produced in huge amounts and that’s traveled many miles before it ends up on our plate. So for some, growing their own food is a better choice – and it tastes good too!
From growing vegetables in little pots on your balcony to taking care of a small plot of land, there are many ways to produce home-grown food. It can be backbreaking work digging, weeding and watering the soil, but the result is fresh, home-grown fruits and vegetables, helping us keep a ‘five-a-day’ diet.
The recent Covid-19 pandemic lock-down means demand for homegrown food has seen a comeback in the UK. Miriam Dobson from the University of Sheffield, told the BBC that some people have been spending a lot of their time on their plots, growing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables – which, at times, have been challenging to buy in supermarkets. She says “Coronavirus has reminded people of the weakness within our global food system. In such a difficult time, interest in self-support rises.”
But for those with limited space, a solution to grow your own vegetables lies closer to home – using pots. Sheila Brand lives in a third-floor flat in Rotterdam. She has managed to grow tomatoes and eggplants and is already harvesting raspberries. She told the BBC watching the plants grow “is very exciting: 'Oh it's got a new leaf!' ”
As well as the benefits of saving money and enjoying tasty food, growing your own from a balcony or window ledge not only improves your well-being and immediate environment, you can actually grow a lot of vegetables. So, maybe it’s time for us all to get planting and develop our green fingers!
8. A “five-a-day” diet (Para. 2) probably refers to a diet that include__________ every day.
A.Five meals | B.Enough fruits and vegetables |
C.Five kinds of rice | D.Plenty of water |
9. According to Para 3, home-grown food is getting popular again in the UK recently because _____.
A.It’s more interesting, cheap and delicious. |
B.our global food system is doing harm to us. |
C.It saves the time and money on transportation. |
D.it can be hard to buy fresh food during the pandemic. |
10. According to the writer, where can you grow your own food if you live in a small flat?
A.In a pot. | B.On a plate. | C.In a garden. | D.On the roof. |
11. What does the writer imply in the last sentence?
A.Growing your own food can do good to your health. |
B.Growing your own food can make your fingers green. |
C.Growing your own food can improve your gardening skills. |
D.Growing your own food can bring your family more happiness. |