In neighborhoods around Washington, D.C., yard work is turning into a community event thanks to a flock of hardworking sheep that are winning hearts while clearing weeds. Instead of using noisy lawn mowers, hundreds of residents are calling in a team from Lamb Mowers, where adorable sheep handle the job naturally, quietly, and with plenty of charm.

The company takes its friendly sheep to homes and businesses across the area. Once they arrive, the sheep begin to eat thick, unwanted weeds, even poison ivy(毒葛). If a fence is needed, one is quickly set up, and then the sheep are let out to enjoy their meal. They happily eat away, doing what they do best.

According to the company’s website, “Starting at $195 for a two-hour visit, our sweet flock will eatweeds, feed, and mow your lawn while their Shepherd assists, serving you and caring for your land.” The idea began in 2015 when founder Corybought a farm and noticed how well the sheep cleared unwanted plants. What began as a lawn mowing service soon became a special weed removal business that is both practical and very entertaining.

Customers say the sheep often attract curious neighbors and delighted children who stop to watch them happily eat grass in the yards. “It was wonderful,” customer Stephanie Brander said. “It was two hours and they got more done than I could have in a week. And they were fun to watch.” For larger properties, the company even offers overnight visits called “Sheep-overs,” allowing the flock to stay and continue working through tougher jobs.

But for many, the experience goes far beyond lawn care. “We bring joy everywhere we go,” Cory said. “Our sheep are really friendly and sweet. Just being near them can help you feel calm and relaxed.” In a stressful world full of screens, these fluffylawn mowers show that sometimes the best solution is also the cutest.

1.1. What can be inferred about the sheep from Paragraph 1?

A They are loved by the community.

B They work faster than machines.

C They only eat certain weeds.

D They create a lot of noise.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。第一段提到羊在除草的同时“winning hearts”，且让庭院工作变成了“a community event”，由此可推断它们深受社区居民喜爱。选项A“They are loved by the community”是对此的合理推断。B无中生有，原文未比较羊与机器的速度；C以偏概全，“only”过于绝对，羊能吃多种杂草；D颠倒是非，原文明确说羊工作“quietly”，并不会制造很多噪音。故选A。

2.2. What does the underlined phrase “sweet flock” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A The kind shepherds.

B The joyful customers.

C The team of sheep.

D The mowing machines.

解析：选C。C词意指代题。第三段引语中提到“our sweet flock will eat weeds, feed, and mow your lawn”，联系前文可知，公司派出的是一群羊，“flock”在此指代这群干活的羊，故C“The team of sheep”正确。A张冠李戴，“shepherds”是牧羊人，不是flock所指；B无中生有，顾客并未被称为“flock”；D无中生有，本文并未提到用割草机。故选C。

3.3. What is Stephanie Brander’s attitude toward the sheep’s work?

A Surprised.

B Amused.

C Uncertain.

D Satisfied.

解析：选D。D观点态度题。第四段中Stephanie Brander说“It was wonderful… they got more done than I could have in a week. And they were fun to watch.” 从“wonderful”以及肯定效率和趣味性的表述，可明确她对羊的工作感到满意，D“Satisfied”准确概括。A无中生有，文中未表达惊讶；B以偏概全，“fun to watch”体现了乐趣，但“Amused”（被逗乐的）侧重 “觉得好笑、逗乐”，无法体现对工作效果的认可；C颠倒是非，她态度明确，并非不确定。故选D。

4.4. According to the last paragraph, what extra benefit do the sheep provide?

A Free lawn care.

B Joy and relaxation.

C A quieter neighborhood.

D Better-looking sheep.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。最后一段中Cory说“We bring joy everywhere we go”以及“Just being near them can help you feel calm and relaxed”，直接指出了羊带来的额外好处是快乐与放松，故选B。A颠倒是非，服务起价195美元，并非免费；C过度推理，羊工作安静，但“更安静的社区”并非文中明示的额外好处；D无中生有，原文未提及羊的外貌变好看。故选B。