Prompt: (此為學測英文題組，紅字為生成題目相關句子)
According to this article, set up four multiple choice questions, each with four options.
The prickly pear cactus is such a powerful symbol in Mexico that it occupies a prime spot on Mexico’s national flag. The plant was considered sacred by the ancient Aztecs, and modern-day Mexicans eat it, drink it, and even use it in medicines and shampoos. Now scientists have come up with a new use for the bright green plant: producing renewable energy.
Known locally as nopal, the prickly pear is farmed on a massive scale in Mexico. Over the years, only the edible soft inner flesh has been used. The cactus’s thick outer layer (i.e., husk), with all those spines, had always been viewed as a waste product until researchers developed a biogas generator to turn the husks into electricity.
The pilot project dedicated to developing the cactus biogas generator began in the south of Mexico City. The area produces 200,000 tons a year of prickly pear cactus — up to 10 tons of which ends up as waste on the floor of the cactus market each day. Then, a local green energy startup company got the idea to turn that waste into energy. The generator is now in place at the cactus market, where the vendors are enthusiastic about this new way to utilize the tons of cactus husks that once went directly into the trash.
The prickly pear has a number of advantages over other biofuel crops, such as wheat, sugarcane, and soybeans. For one thing, only the husk of the cactus is used for generating biofuel, while its inner flesh is still preserved for food. Therefore, using the plant as a fuel source will not put pressure on food prices. Moreover, the cactus requires minimum water, and thus is not grown on traditional agricultural pasture. This means that no increased competition arises for the water or land presently used for food production. The project in Mexico City has brought new hope to reducing the use of fossil fuels. If it can be expanded, the prickly pear could be the key to Mexico’s energy future.
Result:
Question 1: What is the goal of the pilot project mentioned in the passage?
A) To reduce the use of fossil fuels.
B) To increase the use of biofuels.
C) To produce electricity from cactus husks.
D) To grow more prickly pear cacti.
Answer: A) To reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Question 2: Why is the prickly pear plant considered a good option for producing biofuels?
A) Because it requires a lot of water
B) Because it can be grown on traditional agricultural pasture
C) Because only the husk is used for generating biofuel, while the inner flesh is still preserved for food
D) Because it puts pressure on food prices
Answer: C) Because only the husk is used for generating biofuel, while the inner flesh is still preserved for food
Question 3How much waste from the prickly pear cactus is produced each day in the south of Mexico City?
A) Up to 10 tons
B) Up to 100 tons
C) Up to 1,000 tons
D) Up to 10,000 tons
Answer: A) Up to 10 tons
Question 4: What advantage does the prickly pear cactus have over other biofuel crops, according to the passage?
A) It requires less water than other crops.
B) It can be grown on traditional agricultural pasture.
C) Its inner flesh can also be used for food.
D) It puts pressure on food prices.
Answer: A) It requires less water than other crops.
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Prompt : (此為學測英文題組，紅字為生成題目相關句子)
According to this article, make four multiple choice Cloze questions. The options should be words with similar length or words with the same part of article.
The prickly pear cactus is such a powerful symbol in Mexico that it occupies a prime spot on Mexico’s national flag. The plant was considered sacred by the ancient Aztecs, and modern-day Mexicans eat it, drink it, and even use it in medicines and shampoos. Now scientists have come up with a new use for the bright green plant: producing renewable energy.
Known locally as nopal, the prickly pear is farmed on a massive scale in Mexico. Over the years, only the edible soft inner flesh has been used. The cactus’s thick outer layer (i.e., husk), with all those spines, had always been viewed as a waste product until researchers developed a biogas generator to turn the husks into electricity.
The pilot project dedicated to developing the cactus biogas generator began in the south of Mexico City. The area produces 200,000 tons a year of prickly pear cactus — up to 10 tons of which ends up as waste on the floor of the cactus market each day. Then, a local green energy startup company got the idea to turn that waste into energy. The generator is now in place at the cactus market, where the vendors are enthusiastic about this new way to utilize the tons of cactus husks that once went directly into the trash.
The prickly pear has a number of advantages over other biofuel crops, such as wheat, sugarcane, and soybeans. For one thing, only the husk of the cactus is used for generating biofuel, while its inner flesh is still preserved for food. Therefore, using the plant as a fuel source will not put pressure on food prices. Moreover, the cactus requires minimum water, and thus is not grown on traditional agricultural pasture. This means that no increased competition arises for the water or land presently used for food production. The project in Mexico City has brought new hope to reducing the use of fossil fuels. If it can be expanded, the prickly pear could be the key to Mexico’s energy future.
Result:
1. According to the article, the prickly pear cactus is considered sacred by ________________.
a) Ancient Aztecs
b) Modern-day Mexicans
c) Local farmers
d) Researchers
Answer: a) Ancient Aztecs
2. The thick outer layer of the prickly pear cactus is known as the ________________.
a) Husk
b) Flesh
c) Spines
d) Shell
Answer: a) Husk
3. The pilot project dedicated to developing the cactus biogas generator is located in the ________________ of Mexico City.
a) South
b) North
c) East
d) West
Answer : a) South
Using the prickly pear as a fuel source will not put pressure on ________________.
a) Food prices
b) Water resources
c) Land usage
d) Mineral reserves
Answer: a) Food prices