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  3. California, by some measures America’s most【C1】______ state, is at the same time its most agricultural state【C2】______ total far

California, by some measures America’s most【C1】______ state, is at the same time its most agricultural state【C2】______ total far

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问题      California, by some measures America’s most【C1】______ state, is at the same time its most agricultural state【C2】______ total farm income. In 1988, the market value of【C3】______ products sold in California was $16.6 billion. California’s agriculture, although typified by its many specialty products, is; in fact, broadly based, thanks to the【C4】______ of climatic regions and the market demand of its own【C5】______ population.
     Many of the specialty crops are【C6】______ to variations in climate or soil type. The Coastal Range valleys that open onto the【C7】______ are frequently foggy and have【C8】______ temperatures. Vegetables such as artichokes, lettuce, broccoli, and brussels sprouts grow well under such【C9】______  The varietal grapes that people often feel【C10】______ the best of American wines need a mild, sunny【C11】______ such as【C12】______  found in the inland Coastal Range valleys around San Francisco. The grapes of the San Joaquin Valley and of southern California, where summer temperatures are 【C13】______ higher, are used for table grapes, raisins, and for【C14】______ some wine drinkers consider 【C15】______ distinguished wines. Most flowers grown for seed in the United States are planted in the Lompoc Valley west of Santa Barbara. Navel oranges and lemons are grown almost exclusively along the coast and the interior surrounding the Los Angeles Basin.
     The importance of many specialty crops in California【C16】______ much to【C17】______ why the state’s farmers have had such【C18】______ in penetrating the markets of the distant East. These crops can be grown, or at least grown【C19】______ a large male, in only a few parts of the country. Most【C20】______ long growing seasons. Thus, there is no local competition in the demand areas.
【C17】
选项 A、clarify
B、explain
C、illuminate
D、illustrate
答案B
解析 本题区分clarify，explain，illuminate 和 illustrate四个词的含义。Clarify表示“澄清、阐明”，illuminate表示“照明，阐明”，illustrate表示“举例说明”。explain表示“解释”符合本题的上下文，所以选项B为本题的正确答案。
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