Here are some classical English novels. Which would you like to read first?
? A LITTLE PRINCESS Author(作者): Frances Hodgson Burnett ¥18 (online) Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin’s. Her father was very rich and she lived a rich and comfortable life. Then her father died and Sara lost everything. She had to learn to do with her changed life. Her strong character made her able to fight successfully against anything. It’s an excellent book with 4 tapes for children. | |||
? PETER PAN Author: J.M Barrie ¥15 (in bookstores) ¥12 (online) It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures, which is about Wendy, John and Michael Darling’s adventures in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. The children are happy and lovely. (with 2 tapes) | |||
? UNCLE TOM’S CABIN Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe ¥20 (in bookstores) ¥16 (online) The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Tom’s Cabin talked about the struggle(战争) between free states and slave(奴隶) states during the American Civil War(内战)and is as powerful today as when it first came out in 1852. More than 300,000 copies were sold in the United States alone in its first year. | |||
? THE SECRET GARDEN Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett ¥35 (in bookstores) ¥30 (online) Mary Lennox, a sick orphan, finds herself in her uncle’s dark house. Why are so many rooms locked? Why is one of the gardens locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship and the magic of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life. | |||
1.We can know from the passage that _________.
A.there are two books with tapes
B.we can buy all the four books in bookstores
C.three of the books are written by Frances Hodgson Burnett
D.the books are cheaper in bookstores than online
2.Which of the following is about UNCLE TOM’S CABIN?
A.It was a great success the year it was published.
B.It’s about the struggle during the African Civil War.
C.A brave girl successfully fought against slaves.
D.It’s about a boy who refuses to grow up.
3.How much does it cost to order these four books online?
A.$ 88 B.$76 C.¥88 D.¥76
Succulents(多肉植物) are booming in popularity for two simple reasons: they are beautiful and easy to grow. You can plant succulents in containers or in the garden, but either way, take care to make sure your plants are healthy. Here are some general rules.
Get the pots ready. Succulents need pots that will house the plant comfortably. The actual pot size will depend on the size of the plant. You need to repot(移盆) them later. If you keep it in a smaller pot, it will generally stick to that size. You’d best choose clay (陶土) pots. There should be 3 or more holes at the bottom of the pot.
Prepare your soil. Don’t use regular potting soil because it will hold onto too much water that may cause your succulents to rot. A well-drained soil is a must. Succulents tolerate dry conditions and poorer soils.
Give them some light. Succulents prefer bright light; therefore, place the pots in an area where there is plenty of sunlight, direct or indirect. Succulents need at least four hours of direct light each day. Don’t expose your succulents to hot summer sun for too long.
Water your plant. One of the common mistakes made with succulents is overwatering. If you overwater your succulents, they aren’t going to survive. It’s the same with simply spraying them lightly. The best way to water succulents is the “soak and dry” method. Basically, you need to give your succulents enough water so that the soil gets completely wet. Then, let it dry out completely before you water again. Once every couple of weeks is generally enough during the warmer months. Over winter they don’t really need water at all.
Feed your succulents during the plants’ active growing season. Some grow actively in summer while others are winter plants. Stop fertilizing(施肥) when plant growth naturally slows.
How to grow 1. Succulents | |
Rules for growing succulents | Specific instructions |
Get the pots ready. | Choose a pot according to the size of your succulent. Choose a big pot and your succulent will get much 2.. Clay pots with holes are the best 3.. |
Prepare the soil. | When planting them, make sure the soil is well drained. Succulents will rot in 4.soils. |
Give them some light. | Succulents need at least four hours of direct light 5.. 6. them from hot sun during the summer. |
Water succulents 7.. | Overwatering and spraying will kill succulents. The “soak and dry” method 8. best for succulents. Don’t water succulents again until the soil has 9. out. |
Fertilize. | Succulents need 10. during the growing season. Stop fertilizing when plant growth naturally slows. |