In Africa, there is a special tree named the baobab. People call it the “monkey bread tree” because monkeys love to eat its fruit.

A man in China, Mr. Lin Rongzhen, brought some baobab trees to Zhanjiang in Guangdong 18 years ago. These trees grow very slowly. It usually takes more than 20 years for them to bear fruit. Now, two trees in Zhanjiang have started to grow fruits. Each tree can have over two hundred fruits!

The fruit of the baobab tree is dry and looks like bread. People can make it into powder. They can add it to porridge, yogurt, or even use it to make cakes and cookies. It is so useful!

1.1. Why is the baobab tree called the “monkey bread tree”?

A It looks like a monkey.

B It grows in Africa.

C Monkeys love to eat its fruit.

D It is very old.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。文章第一段明确说，因为猴子喜欢吃它的果实，所以它被称为“猴面包树”。故选C。

2.2. How long does it usually take for a baobab tree to bear fruit?

A 5 years.

B 10 years.

C Over 20 years.

D 1 year.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。第二段中提到“It usually takes more than 20 years for them to bear fruit”，这些树通常需要超过20年才能结果。故选C。

3.3. How many trees in Zhanjiang have started to grow fruits?

A One tree.

B Two trees.

C Ten trees.

D Eighteen trees.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的内容“Now, two trees in Zhanjiang have started to grow fruits”可知，目前有两棵树开始结果。故选B。

4.4.Why is the baobab tree useful?

A It gives us wood.

B It helps make food.

C It is very tall.

D It has many flowers.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。文章最后一段提到，人们可用猴面包树的果实制作成粉末并加入到多种食物中制作食品，由此可见，它很有用。故选B。