Please match the following words from the text with their meanings.
tend
take care of sb. or sth.
nurture
to care for and protect sb/sth while they are growing and developing
commemorate
recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony
spotlight
attention from newspapers, television and the public
eradicate
completely get rid of sth. such as a disease or a social problem
Yuan Longping initially worked on grafting before focusing on rice.
The annual yield increased by 20%, transforming China from food deficiency to food security.
Yuan Longping traveled across Asia, Africa, and Australia to help people grow rice, indicating its global benefit.
Yuan Longping was happier in his work shirts in the rice fields than in a suit in a conference hall.
Some skeptical people told him he was wasting his time because rice was a self-pollinator.
Which of the following best describes the primary motivation behind Yuan Longping's work on improving rice production?
His fascination with the deliciousness of Xiaozhan Rice from Tianjin.
The desire to help farmers in Anjiang achieve higher yields from their fields.
The goal of feeding more people and eradicating poverty and hunger.
The recognition and fame he received for his contributions to rice production.
How did Yuan Longping's hybrid rice impact China's agricultural landscape and food security?
It allowed farmers to turn more land to other uses, leading to a more diverse food supply.
It increased rice yields by 20%, but did not significantly improve China's overall food security.
It transformed China from a food-deficient country to one with a surplus of rice and other crops.
It had a negligible impact on China's food security, as the country continued to rely on imports.
What was the key challenge that Yuan Longping initially faced in developing his hybrid rice?
Convincing skeptical people that crossbreeding could improve rice yields.
Obtaining the necessary funding and resources to conduct his research.
Adapting his hybrid rice to different climates and soil conditions.
Overcoming the technical difficulties of crossbreeding self-pollinating plants.
Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the passage?
Celebratory and admiring of Yuan Longping's accomplishments.
Skeptical and critical of the limitations of Yuan Longping's approach.
Neutral and factual in its presentation of Yuan Longping's life and work.
Melancholic and somber in its portrayal of Yuan Longping's passing.