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【题目】假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Mary died in October, 2013, whom devoted her whole life to taking care of the homeless. In honor of her, her friend Luke made up his minds to do a good deed every day for a year. He did all that he can to help others. He took out of rubbish for his elderly neighbors. He baked bread and sent them to his friends. He even bought meals for completely strangers. He spent $3, 000 on good deeds, although he was only part-time worker. Some people didn’t understand him, thought he wanted something in return. When hearing this, he said, "Honest speaking, helping others can help ourselves but it makes us more grateful for what we have."
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了玛丽的朋友受她的影响而坚持每天做好事的故事。
第一处:whom → who 考查定语从句的关系词。非限制性定语从句中缺少主语,故把whom改为who。
第二处:minds → mind 考查名词。根据句中Luke可知此处用名词的单数形式,故把minds改为mind。
第三处:can → could 考查动词时态。根据语境可知文章讲述的是过去的事情,故把can改为could。
第四处:去掉of考查介词。take out"拿出",而take out of "从某处拿出某物"。
第五处:them → it 考查代词。指代不可数名词bread需要用it,故把them改为it。
第六处:completely → complete 考查形容词。修饰名词用形容词形式,故把completely改为complete。
第七处:only后加a考查冠词。worker是单数可数名词,且此处是泛指概念,故在only后加a。
第八处:thought → thinking 考查非谓语动词。此处是非谓语短语作状语,thought和句子主语之间是主动关系,故用现在分词。
第九处:Honest → Honestly考查副词。固定短语:honestly speaking"诚实地说"。
第十处:but → and 考查连词。根据句意可知前后句是顺承关系,故把but改为and。
【题目】请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。
I love indoor plants; I really do—but you would never know it by looking at my track record with them. I am always killing succulents.
I decided to consult an expert on the matter .I’ve grown tired of killing plants. It shouldn’t be rocket science, but maybe, to some, it is.
As it tums out, succulents are not as low-maintenance as they’re often marketed to seem, but they’re not impossible to care for, either. Here’s what I’ve learned after asking a garden shop staff a thousand and one questions.
HOW TO AVOID KILLING YOUR SUCCULENTS
1. Use loose “cactus(仙人掌)” soil.
Succulents need to drain well. They won’t survive in sand or rock, and some other soils hold too much moisture. You can purchase cactus potting soil from your local garden shop. Stick with that stuff.
2. Expose it to reasonable sun, shade, and temperatures
All plants need sunshine (remember photosynthesis(光合作用), just varying levels of it. Succulents are flexible, but they won’t do well in darkness or in sweltering direct sun. Moving the succulent in and out of reasonable levels of sunlight will help it thrive.
3. Don’t over-water.
As a rookie like me, a person lacking in experience, this was definitely one of my mistakes-too much TLC (Tender Love Caring). The problem is, no one can really tell you how often to water your succulent; you have to monitor it yourself. Depending on your climate, the soil will dry out at varying speeds. Water only when the soil has completely dried from the previous watering. Succulents won’t quickly die for lack of water, but they do need it. Allowing the water to drain completely through the soil is the best way to avoid root rot. Otherwise, a misting bottle can be helpful to regulate water quantities.
4. “Plant food” is not a joke.
I used to think that “plant food” was just a marketing ploy(营销手段). It’s not. Since these plants aren’t growing in their natural habitats, they can’t absorb the nutrients (e. g, calcium) that they naturally need. Cactus/succulent food is cheap and will last a long time; you only need one drop for every gallon of water.
5. Give them air circulation.
Contrary to popular belief, succulents won't thrive in a closed container (like a terrarium with a lid). They need air.
6. They need room to grow.
Little succulents are cute and cheap, but they’ll stay that size unless you occasionally repot them. Some succulents can grow to be over ten feet tall, while others will comfortably grow within a foot or two. Occasionally repotting them might mean re-creating a pretty arrangement, but it will help the plants live longer.
Unless the dirt is already damp, give the succulents some water before repotting. The new potting soil will be pretty dry, so the extra water will spread out.
Best of lucky, everyone! May you have a beautiful windowsill with succulents that thrive!
Title | How to Avoid Killing Your Succulents |
Introduction | 【1】 succulents shouldn’t be rocket science, but I 【2】 to kill these indoor plants. |
【3】 to succulent success | Succulent soil has to be able to support the plant physically, hold a little moisture yet 【4】 perfectly extra water. 【5】 to sunlight at a reasonable level, succulents grow in a better way. Rookies, who are 【6】, must remember: Don’t water until the soil has completely dried from the previous watering. Succulents need to be fertilized but in small 【7】. That air 【8】 is required for indoor succulents. 【9】 can contribute to the healthy growth of succulents. |
May you have a beautiful windowsill decorated with succulents 【10】 well. |