My husband and I changed our yard with fruit trees, such as apples, bananas and oranges.

Every crop brought us closer to and strangers. The food was an to communicate. Kids in the neighborhood (including our son) learned how to be and gentle timing. When we had extra, we would it. Then, we received a powerful lesson: a gift hidden as a loss (损失). Our first-ever crop of oranges had ripened(成熟). , at harvest, they all disappeared in the middle of the night. We were shocked, sad and angry. Friends had fun suggestions. One suggested we post a sign curse(诅咒) those who our fruits.

And suddenly, the lesson was clear. We did need a sign. But our sign would encourage sharing. Last autumn, we had a large crop of oranges. We a sign that read, “If you’d like one, please knock and yourself, and we would be to cut one off the bush for you. Cutting saves the branches and is good for future growth, so we can to share oranges with 7 friends like you. Thanks, the Green Family.”

Out of eight fruits, one orange was taken, and most others were to new friends. This year, we won the Kindness Contest award, so we planted three new fruit trees—a peach, a pear and

a plum. Before they fruit, I’ll a big sign to the yard to encourage sharing. Today, I’m happy to role model generosity(慷慨) for my young son and to have the opportunity to an eatable front yard for others.

1.A. families B. tourists C. neighbors D. guests

2.A. method B. explanation C. event D. excuse

3.A. patient B. kind C. confident D. convenient

4.A. take B. share C. choose D. store

5.A. Besides B. However C. Moreover D. Instead

6.A. still B. yet C. just D. even

7.A. stole B. destroyed C. bought D. hid

8.A. put away B. put down C. put up D. put on

9.A. enjoy B. impress C. help D. introduce

10.A. happy B. afraid C. proud D. angry

11.A. pretend B. continue C. agree D. happen

12.A. true B. close C. polite D. new

13.A. gifted B. sold C. brought D. took

14.A. connect B. add C. turn D. keep

15.A. change B. provide C. prepare D. choose

3.Have you ever walked into a room and felt relaxed?It could be because the walls were painted blue,a calm and peaceful color.
Sometimes colors can affect our feelings and moods.Some colors can make us feel calm and peaceful. Blue is one of these.Wearing blue clothes or sleeping in a blue room is good for our mind and body,because this color makes a good feeling.Blue is also the color of sadness,so may say you're feeling blue when you are feeling sad.
White is another calm color.You should wear white clothes if you are feeling nervous.White is also the color of purity(纯洁).Many women like to be in white on their wedding day.Green is the color of nature.It car give us more energy when we are feeling tired.
Some colors can make you feel warm.These colors can give you a happy feeling.People who live in cold climates use warm colors in their homes like orange and yellow instead of white and blue.
Orange shows joy.It can bring you success and cheer you up when you are feeling sad.Yellow is the color of the sun,so it can remind you of a warm,sunny day.Yellow is also the color of wisdom.Some people prefer this color when they study for exams.For example,they may use yellow school things.Red is one of the strong colors.Wearing red often makes us active.
In short.we can try out different colors if We aren't  feeling our best.
46.According to the passage,which colors of the following can make you feel relaxed?D
A.Yellow.
B.Orange.
C.Red.
D.White.
47.What's the meaning of the sentence"She is blue today."B
A.She is angry.
B.She is sad.
C.She is bored.
D.She is excited.
48.Some students prefer yellow rulers or erasers when they study for exams because yellow is the color ofA.
A.wisdom           
B.purity          
C.nature         
D.peace
49.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A
A.People who live in cold climates had better paint the walls of their houses white.
B.Many women like to be in white on their wedding day because it's the color of purity.
C.Sometimes colors can affect our feelings and moods.
D.Wearing green can give us more energy when we are feeling tired.
50.Is red a strong color or a peaceful color?D
A.Yes,it is.
B.No,it isn't.
C.A peaceful color.
D.A strong color.

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