There are approximately 11.5 million domestic sheds in Britain—a higher concentration than anywhere else in the world—and 1.5 million are sold every year.Furthermore，Britons spend more than 60 million hours a week in them.

　　Originating from the Anglo­Saxon word“scead”，meaning shade，the peaceful retreat remains a place for the lawnmower and potting bench but has also been transformed into a games room and even a mini pub.

　　【语篇导读】　庭院储藏室在英国很受男性的欢迎，因为它们不仅对男性的身体健康有好处，而且还可以提升他们的自尊。

　　1．Communal sheds are popular because ______.

　　A．men can share their love of pottering and DIY there

　　B．men can keep away from other family members there

　　C．men can stay there for the good of their health

　　D．men can complete an important task there

　　解析　细节理解题。从文章第三段第一句可知，男人在庭院储藏室可以分享他们对闲逛的爱好以及自己动手做事情的乐趣。

　　答案　A

　　2．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about garden sheds?

　　A．Men will feel relaxed in them.

　　B．Men will feel lonely staying in them.

　　C．They only benefit men physically.

　　D．They can help raise men's confidence.

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