题目内容
Gardening has a long history. It is one of the oldest pastimes(消遣)in the world. Roses are known to be on the earth before there are human beings, and now there are 300 kinds of roses grown in gardens. Gardening is so big a subject that you spend your whole life learning about it.People have different preferences(偏爱)for gardening. Some may enjoy having their own flower gardens and cutting flowers for their homes. Some may prefer to grow fruit and vegetables for food. Many like keeping plants in their homes, which is light work. With flowers or plants in a room, the house can be more beautiful.
There are different things to be done in a garden in different seasons. There is time to sow, to cut off branches and to do many other jobs. Besides, you must also have some knowledge about the soil in your garden, and about fertilizers(化肥)and weed killers, if you want to get high yields.
Today, indoor gardening is more and more popular. Hundreds of plants are grown indoors. To keep the indoor plant healthy, you have to follow certain rules. In heated rooms, plants need plenty of moisture(水分). They have to be carefully watered and leaves should be sprayed. Potted plants are better to be kept on window sills. The sun and daylight help to keep the leaves green. Fresh air is also needed if the weather is good.
1. In which of the following do we consider fresh air very important?
A. Keeping plants inside houses.
B. Cutting off branches.
C. Learning how to use weed killers.
D. Fertilizing the soil.
2. The work in a garden will take your whole life to learn because________________.
A. the seasons are quite different
B. gardening is so popular
C. there is much knowledge involved
D. many people have preference for it
3. The following are considered important when plants are kept indoors except ________________.
A. sunlight B. moisture
C. seasons D. fresh air
4. If you want to get high yields in your garden, you should________________.
A. learn all the details about the species of your plants
B. have knowledge about the soil, fertilizers and weed killers
C. water your plants and always keep them green
D. keep your plants away from too much sunlight
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If you garden for pleasure, you may not be aware of how beneficial this hobby is for your health. While you are preparing your garden to grow fresh plants, you are actually doing an amount of exercise as well. Basic yard care tasks such as cleaning the grass or moving fallen leaves away are also good ways to get physical exercise. 【小题1】. Just think of the mental relaxation you experience when working in the garden.
Various health experts and university studies show that gardening and yard work are more than just enjoyable hobbies. 【小题2】 . This is truly a great thing as you can use your whole body while you are working. Gardening also involves a number of different kinds of exercise, including stretching and weight lighting.
Activities in the yard and garden are also a form of exercise that is appropriate for a variety of people and age groups. Depending on the activity, gardening and yard work are not quite as hard on your body as jogging or running. 【小题3】 Like other forms of exercise, gardening can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol (胆固醇) levels and keep away heart disease. Moreover, it helps burn a lot of calories.
【小题4】. But you can increase the amount of time you spend gardening to improve your health even more. If you are not an active gardener, think about starting a small garden. This way, you can combine the joys of growing your own food with light exercise.
When gardening, like other forms of exercise, you need to follow a few basic tips to maximize your experience. First, you should warm up a bit. Do some basic stretches so that your muscles are ready. 【小题5】 . This is especially important if you are not already an active gardener.
| A．They are also unique forms of exercise that allow you to do something creative and fun. |
| B．Then if you plan to lift heavy objects, always lift them with your knees, not your back. |
| C．Additionally, gardening and yard care are beneficial for your mental health, too. |
| D．In the winter, you may wonder what kinds of activities you can do in the garden. |
F.This means that even if you are older, you can still enjoy the exercise.
G.If you already garden, good for you!