It sounds like science fiction, but the world's first floating dairy farm(奶牛场 )the brainchild of Dutch company Beladon, will become a reality.

Though the project has been in the works for years, the farm only recently got the green light for construction. This summer, a 900-ton platform was pulled to its current position in Rotterdam's harbor. It will soon be a multi-level home to 40 cows.

According to Peter, owner of Beladon, animal welfare was important when they were designing the farm. The finished farm will feature a “cow garden"on the top floor, with artificial trees and bushes to offer shade. A team of robots will be hired，collecting about 800 liters of milk per day. The milk will then be processed on the floor below and sold locally. In their free time. however, cows can walk a ramp(斜坡) to reach the firm ground on the bank.Tasty waste from the city-cut grass, potato skins, etc.- will be their main food source And waste from the farm will be used as fertilizer throughout Rotterdam.

The building will attract many visitors, but the real focus is food security. Getting cows on the water is a great step towards creating healthier cities. The idea first came in 2012, while Peter was in New York. When Hurricane Sandy hit, he watched the city's transportation paralyzed (瘫痪的)as Manhattan's roads were filled with water. Trucks for food distribution couldn’t move anymore.After two days. there was no fresh food in the stores, Then Peter had a thought: To create a climate-adaptive method of producing fresh, local food, why not harvest right on the water?"You going up and down with the tide, and you don’t need the transport."

Though it's just one small farm the project can serve as a model for cities across the globe. A building on the water is transportable, so you can move it when necessary.

【小题1】What do we know about the dairy farm?

A．It is meant to serve local citizens.

B．It is out of the question.

C．It is located in the deep sea.

D．It is owned by the government.

【小题2】How is the life of the cows on the dairy farm?

A．They feed on the plants grown on the farm.

B．They have access to the real land.

C．They can wander in the real garden

D．Their waste can be fully used aboard.

【小题3】What is the main purpose of Beladon in building the farm?

A．To improve the local environment.	B．To add a new scenic spot.
C．To help ensure food supply.	D．To reduce pressure on transport.

【小题4】What's the author's attitude to the idea of building such farms?

A．Indifferent.	B．Worried.
C．Doubtful.	D．Supportive.