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(选E涂AB; 选F涂CD)
首先请阅读以下花语:
A.Red Roses
Red roses, as we think of them today, are
the traditional symbol for love and romance and a time-honored way to say “I
love you.” The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection, so a bouquet
of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone
special. For the budding relationship, a red rose bouquet can also signal the
beginning of romantic intentions. They can send a message of commitment and an
invitation to take the next step.
B.Carnations
The meanings of carnations include
fascination, distinction, and love. Like many other flowers, different messages
can also be expressed with the flower’s different color varieties. Light red
carnations, for example, are often used to convey admiration, whereas pink
carnations are often given as a sign of gratitude. Today carnations are worn
and gifted worldwide on Mothers Day and have become symbolic of purity,
strength and endurance of motherhooD.As a custom pink carnations are worn to honor living mothers and
white carnations for the deceased mothers.
C.Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as
a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC.It was named from the Greek
prefix chrys-, which means golden (the color of the original flowers), and
–anthemion, meaning flower. Chrysanthemums can be yellow, white or even bright
red. Many flower forms are available, spoon-shaped, threadlike or spiderlike.
With its special meaning “Rest” associated with them, chrysanthemums are one of
the traditional funeral flowers which you can even convey your sincere feelings
for the deceased.
D.Sunflowers
Sunflowers turn their heads towards the sun
and this is how they got their common name. They originated in Central and
South America. Sunflowers are not only pretty to look at but sunflower seeds
are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E –
all important to the nutritional quality of your diet.
E.Purple hyacinth
The language of flowers can be found as far
back as the 14th century. Every flower has a special. Purple hyacinths are a
meaningful gift, perfect for expressing feelings for a friend to convey the
feelings like “You are a wonderful friend and I wish you peace, prosperity and
happiness” or “I am sorry. Please forgive me.”
F.Forget – me – not
The little blue Forget Me Not flower,
though quite small in size, expresses sweet memories of true and faithful love,
a soft cry – “Do not forget” the sunny and cloudy days of a deep relationship.
Medicinally, this plant has a strong affinity for the respiratory organs,
especially the let lower lung. In some countries, it is sometimes made into
syrup and given for lung affections.
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56.David has just heard that one of his friends he knows has lost a
favorite relative and he knows that his friend really needs to be concerned at
this moment. So he calls the flower shop for flower delivery as a way to show
his friendship and support during this difficult time.
57.Mary has not met her mother since she moved to Paris after the
graduation from Cambridge University. When Mothers’ Day is coming this year,
she wants to send something special to help her express respect and
thankfulness for the virtues of motherhood.
58.True love’s difficult to find, but Catherine is fortunate enough to
have found it, so she intends to give her beloved a gift on the Anniversary
Day, which his regarded as an emblem of loving remembrance, faithful love,
constancy and undying hope.
59.Tony met Gloria at his friend’s graduation party last weekend, and
fell into love with her at the first sight. He is planning to ask her for the
first official date, expecting Gloria to receive them with a sparkle in her
eyes.
60.Hebe has really got a reason to send flowers to her friend Carrie
who was deeply hurt by her careless mistake. What she needs to do is make an
apology, showing how regretful she is. For this special occasion, she is
wondering what flowers will be appropriate to send.