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Americans enjoy many activities. When they are at home, they enjoy reading, watching TV, drawing, _1._computer games and so on. The most ___2.__ activity is done outside. A new study says more than 40%__3._ the adult（成年的）Americans are gardeners.

According to the study, during the growing season, a gardener ___4.___ spends 3or 4 hours a week working in his or her garden: digging, _5.__, cutting and watering. They also spend money on____6. gardens. Each year American gardeners spend about 25 billion dollars ___7.___ seeds（种子），plants and plant food. Plant food can make their plants ___8._ better. They also buy garden tools and even special__9.__ for working in the garden.

Why do more and more Americans __10.__ gardening? Most people do it for __11.___. To some people, gardening makes their home more __12.___ and makes them feel closer to__13.___. Gardening is also a good way to get exercise ___14.__ working outside in the fresh air can help them __15._.

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