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        As far as competitions go, the European Tree of the Year contest isn’t as exciting as the NBA finals or Formula 1 motor races. The name of the event is somewhat __1__ as well. While it may sound like a beauty contest for nature, with judges evaluating trees based on appearance, the __2__ employed are less superficial. Rather than searching for beauty, organizers of the European Tree of the Year look for __3__ with the most interesting stories.

        The tale related to the tree named Oak Dunin from Poland, the winner of the 2022 competition, is a good __4__ of what judges look for when deliberating. This more than 400-year-old tree serves as an inspiration for many artists. It stands tall near a path at the edge of the Białowieża Primeval Forest on the border between Poland and Belarus. The woodland, a UNESCO World Heritage site __5__ an area of nearly 142,000 hectares, is home to 800 European bison and various other wildlife. Oak Dunin is positioned at the forefront of the forest. Though it is more misshapen than majestic due to a __6__ crack in the middle of its trunk, it is still often described as the forest’s guardian.

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        The European Tree of the Year, put on by the Environmental Partnership Association and the European Commission, began in 2011 and was inspired by the Czech national tree contest. Its goal is to emphasize the importance of trees in nature and as part of the __7__ heritage of European countries. Currently, 15 nations __8__ the competition, with most countries holding a national ballot to choose which tree to enter in the continental event. The public can __9__ their favorite entry online during February each year. Then the winners will be announced later in March at an awards ceremony and celebration in Belgium, making the European Tree of the Year a rough __10__ of the Grammys for trees. If you would like to learn more about these fascinating trees, visit the official website of the European Tree of the Year.

 

(A) covering (B) equivalent (C) massive (D) illustration (E) criteria
(F) vote for (G) contestants (H) cultural (I) misleading (J) participate in

 

答案:1.I 2.E 3.G 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.H 8.J 9.F 10.B

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        As far as competitions go, the European Tree of the Year contest isn’t as exciting as the NBA finals or Formula 1 motor races. The name of the event is somewhat misleading as well. While it may sound like a beauty contest for nature, with judges evaluating trees based on appearance, the criteria employed are less superficial. Rather than searching for beauty, organizers of the European Tree of the Year look for contestants with the most interesting stories.

        The tale related to the tree named Oak Dunin from Poland, the winner of the 2022 competition, is a good illustration of what judges look for when deliberating. This more than 400-year-old tree serves as an inspiration for many artists. It stands tall near a path at the edge of the Białowieża Primeval Forest on the border between Poland and Belarus. The woodland, a UNESCO World Heritage site covering an area of nearly 142,000 hectares, is home to 800 European bison and various other wildlife. Oak Dunin is positioned at the forefront of the forest. Though it is more misshapen than majestic due to a massive crack in the middle of its trunk, it is still often described as the forest’s guardian.

        The European Tree of the Year, put on by the Environmental Partnership Association and the European Commission, began in 2011 and was inspired by the Czech national tree contest. Its goal is to emphasize the importance of trees in nature and as part of the cultural heritage of European countries. Currently, 15 nations participate in the competition, with most countries holding a national ballot to choose which tree to enter in the continental event. The public can vote for their favorite entry online during February each year. Then the winners will be announced later in March at an awards ceremony and celebration in Belgium, making the European Tree of the Year a rough equivalent of the Grammys for trees. If you would like to learn more about these fascinating trees, visit the official website of the European Tree of the Year.