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Sounds impossible, right? Yet every autumn, growers wheel these orange monsters onto giant scales, hoping their pumpkin will tip the numbers higher than anyone else's. These aren't the little pumpkins you carve for Halloween; they are pale, lumpy, and wide as a kiddie pool, and they can flatten under their own enormous weight.  \nThat flattened, lopsided shape is actually a clue to how these giants got so big in the first place. Almost every record-breaking pumpkin comes from a single variety called the Atlantic Giant, bred by a Canadian gardener named Howard Dill in the 1970s. Dill spent years saving seeds from his biggest pumpkins and planting them again, so each generation grew larger than the one before. He eventually trademarked his seeds, and today growers around the world trade Atlantic Giant seeds like treasure, because the right seed can mean hundreds of extra pounds.  \nHaving a champion seed is only the beginning, because growing a giant is a summer-long science experiment. At the peak of its growth in mid-summer, a single pumpkin can pack on dozens of pounds in one day, swelling so fast you could almost watch it happen. To feed that hunger, growers give their plants gallons of water, rich compost, and careful shade so the skin doesn't crack under the strain. Some even pick off every pumpkin but one, so the whole plant pours all its energy into that single lucky fruit.  \nAll that summer effort leads to one nerve-wracking morning: the weigh-off. At these contests, held across North America and Europe each October, growers crane their pumpkins onto official scales while a crowd counts down the pounds. The atmosphere feels like a sporting event, with families cheering, cameras flashing, and years of hard work resting on one final number. The current world record stands at more than 2,700 pounds, a pumpkin heavier than a full-grown horse.  \nBeating a record like that takes patience, luck, and a little bit of obsession. Many top growers spend the whole year thinking about next season, keeping journals of temperatures, measuring their pumpkins each morning with a tape measure. They share tips online and cheer each other on, even though they are competing for the same trophy. And here is the strangest twist of all: some of these  \ngiant pumpkins are later hollowed out, floated on lakes, and paddled  \nlike boats in wacky regatta races!  \nGiant Pumpkins  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?\u003Cbr>A. Atlantic Giant seeds are traded around the world like treasure.\u003Cbr>B. Some giant pumpkins are hollowed out and used as boats.\u003Cbr>C. Growers must water their pumpkins with many gallons of water.\u003Cbr>D. Weigh-off contests are exciting events where growers officially weigh their pumpkins. |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) What does the article suggest about how the top growers treat one another?\u003Cbr>A. They share tips and cheer each other on despite competing.\u003Cbr>B. They refuse to attend the same weigh-off contests.\u003Cbr>C. They keep their growing methods completely secret from rivals.\u003Cbr>D. They trade trophies instead of seeds after each season. |  |  |  |  | 5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) In the third paragraph, what does the phrase 'pack on' most nearly mean?\u003Cbr>A. To store items in a box B. To gain or add weight quickly\u003Cbr>C. To crowd close together D. To wrap something tightly |  |  |  |  | 8.  \u003Cbr>9.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) How are giant pumpkins different from the pumpkins you carve for Halloween?\u003Cbr>A. They are bright orange, round, and perfectly smooth.\u003Cbr>B. They are pale, lumpy, and wide as a kiddie pool.\u003Cbr>C. They are tall, thin, and dark green in color.\u003Cbr>D. 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