网址:http://m.1010jiajiao.com/timu3_id_2689653[举报]
A topiary gardener should make a drawing first. The drawing shows the final shape that the gardener likes. The gardener then chooses a bush for the topiary. It may be one that just planted or one that is already in place.
In June of the plant’s first year, the gardener looks for new leaves. When the leaves grow, it’s time to shape(给……造型) the bottom of the bush. It needs about five years. The top is not trimmed during this time. In the fifth year, the bush grows tall enough for shaping. Then the gardener begins to shape the whole bush.
Once a topiary has been started, it needs care all year. In the summer it must be cut many times to keep its shape. This cutting also helps the bush grow. In the winter the bushes don’t grow. The gardeners have to brush snow of the plants, or snow may hurt some parts of them.
Topiary gardening is very old art. The Romans did it in the first Century. In the sixteenth century, people in Europe like topiaries too. By the late 1600s, topiaries were also grown in America. Today it’s popular in many parts of the world.
【小题1】 Put the following in the right order according to the passage.
a. The gardener chooses a bush for the topiary.
b. The whole bush grows tall enough for shaping.
c. The gardener begins to shape the bottom of the bush.
d. The gardener draws the shape of a topiary.
| A.d→a→b→c | B.b→c→a→d | C.a→d→c→b | D.d→a→c→b |
| A.In Rome. | B.In Europe. | C.In America. | D.In Africa. |
Afternoon tea
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the English ate only two main meals each day: breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o’clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. And tea was served(供应) to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates and silver teapots, knives, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee?
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words “Will you come for coffee” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange juice will be served as well as coffee, and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a “coffee” party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange
In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(伦敦股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.
【小题1】Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she ______.
| A.enjoyed chatting with her friends at home |
| B.loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups |
| C.wanted to share nice food with her friends |
| D.found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals |
| A.集体婚礼 | B.社交活动 | C.社区表演 | D.公共场合 |
| A.will be offered coffee only |
| B.are asked what you would like to drink |
| C.will be asked to have a chat with him or her |
| D.you are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party |
| A.a new business was started in coffeehouses. |
| B.coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers. |
| C.businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee. |
| D.most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise. |
| A.British and Chinese cultures. | B.The beginning of Tea and Coffee. |
| C.Coffeehouse and Business. | D.English tea and coffee culture. |
One Monday morning, I was standing waiting for the train and suddenly felt ill. I couldn’t stand still, and the world began to sway(摇摆)and then went black. All I heard was “Oh, my God, she’s falling. ”The next thing I 31 was that the doctor was asking me my name. This happened 32 I was too tired. I was so busy cleaning my new house that I didn’t eat 33 last weekend.
The doctor told me that a gentleman waiting for the 34 saw me fall down. He got to my side 35 , and told others to call 120. He stayed with me 36 the ambulance(救护车)arrived. Then he went with me to the hospital, which made him 37 his train. The doctor told me the gentleman didn’t want to leave his name.
I don’t know who this gentleman is. 38 if he reads this article and remembers a young lady fainting(晕倒)at the train station, I’d like 39 to know that I want to say “Thank you” to him. Whenever I meet with such a thing, I will do the same as he 10 to me. And I’ll pass on the kindness to others.
【小题1】A. met B. remembered C. said
【小题2】A. so B. because C. though
【小题3】A. little B. much C. many
【小题4】A. train B. plane C. bus
【小题5】A. at first B. just now C. at once
【小题6】A. while B. since C. until
【小题7】A. catch B. miss C. drop
【小题8】A. Or B. Although C. But
【小题9】A. you B. him C. he
【小题10】A. does B. do C. did
One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of Western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.
Afternoon tea
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the English ate only two main meals each day: breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o’clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. And tea was served(供应) to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates and silver teapots, knives, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee?
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words “Will you come for coffee” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange juice will be served as well as coffee, and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a “coffee” party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange
In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(伦敦股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.
【小题1】Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she ______.
| A.enjoyed chatting with her friends at home |
| B.loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups |
| C.wanted to share nice food with her friends |
| D.found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals |
| A.集体婚礼 | B.社交活动 | C.社区表演 | D.公共场合 |
| A.will be offered coffee only |
| B.are asked what you would like to drink |
| C.will be asked to have a chat with him or her |
| D.you are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party |
| A.a new business was started in coffeehouses. |
| B.coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers. |
| C.businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee. |
| D.most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise. |
| A.British and Chinese cultures. | B.The beginning of Tea and Coffee. |
| C.Coffeehouse and Business. | D.English tea and coffee culture. |
One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for tea. Today, when we think of western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.
Afternoon tea:
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the English ate only two main meals each day, breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o’clock. This meal included cakes, sandwiches, and tea was served to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups, plates, and silver teapots, knives, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee:
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use words “Will you come for coffee?” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange juice will be served as well as coffee, and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a “coffee” party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange:
In the 17th century London coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(股票交易所)is believed to be started from these coffeehouses.
【小题1】Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she ____________.
| A.enjoyed chatting with her friends at home |
| B.loved tea and beautiful china tea cups |
| C.wanted to share nice food with her friends |
| D.found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals |
| A.集体婚礼 | B.社交活动 | C.社区表演 | D.公共场合 |
| A.will be offered coffee only |
| B.will be asked what you would like to drink |
| C.will be asked to have a chat with him or her |
| D.are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party |
| A.a new business was started in coffeehouses |
| B.coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers |
| C.businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee |
| D.most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the coffee |
| A.British and Chinese Culture |
| B.The Beginning of Tea and Coffee |
| C.Coffeehouses and Business |
| D.English Tea and Coffee Culture |