.I am always full of energy. ____________________________(每天进行大量的锻炼)is my secret.(plenty)

Growing strawberries in pots

·The best way to start growing strawberries is to buy pot-grown strawberry plants m spring：5plants are plenty for a hanging basket and 10 for the average 13 inch-sized pot．

·Plant them immediately in soil-based compost(混合肥料) and they will produce a modest crop in their first year．The second year should see a bumper(特大的)crop，followed by a slightly lower yield(产量)the third summer .Then start again with fresh stock

·Careful watering and feeding are essential Ifyou are to harvest a good crop，you must never

let the compost dry out,particularly when the fruit is forming and ripening；if you do．most of your

crop will drop off血e bush almost immediately．

·Water well then leave the pots for up to 3 weeks，until they reach the point of drying out Be

Careful not to overwater them during the winter months．

Pruning apple trees

·A one-year-old tree is known as a “maiden”. It has a single stem when purchased. Immediately after planting, cut it back by about half to leave 4 good buds at the base of the stem.. This will force growth from the base or the plant during the summer.

·In the second year ,prune in winter by cutting all side branches back by about one-third, Make sure each cut is made cleanly just above an outward-facing bud. In the third and fourth years, new side branches will have emerged from the previous year’s growth. Cut back all these new side branches by a third, pruning to an outward-facing bud.

·By the fifth year the tree should have a well-balanced shape. From then on ,cut back all new branches by one-third in winter .Remove any diseased wood and broken branches, and ensure the centre is open to air circulation

1.The two pieces of advice probably appear in ????????

A. a scientific repot?? B. a gardening guide? C. a book review D .a fashion column

2.A good crop of strawberries mainly depends on ???????????

A .the size of a pot???? ??????? B. the season of harvesting

C. the number of plants in a pot?? D.careful watering and feeding

3.Cutting back all? side branches by a third is to ??????

A．remove the diseased and broken branches

B．keep the whole tree open to air circulation

C. force the apple tree to grow from the base in winter

D. help the apple tree to form a well-balanced shape

4.The two pieces of advice suggest that planting is closely related? to ????????????

A. season??? B．water??? C．compost?? D．cutting

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　　It’s summertime, and the living is easy. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is on vacation, weather is great, and most of all, because we all deserve (应该得到) a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.

　　Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early immigrants (移民) had to travel to get to New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren’t content to stay there. Explorers (探险者) and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new areas. As a remit of westward migration (迁移), Americans eventually (最后) occupied (占领) the whole continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.

　　Besides their habit of changing addresses, Americans are used to travelling. Some people make long-distance commutes(通勤) to work daily. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel.

　　Most Americans prefer to travel within their nation’s borders. Why? For one thing, it’s cheaper than traveling abroad, and there’s no language problem. But besides that, the vast American territory offers numerous (大量的) tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a multitude (大量)of urban (都市的) delights: The convenience of modem freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.

　　Many American vacations are as unique (独特的) as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more “family friendly” vacation resorts (度假胜地) offer special programs for children. History buffs (爱好者) seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists (环境保护论者) prefer green vacation. Some people find sea cruises (海上航游)relaxing and refreshing (使振作). Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing.

　　Americans aren’t the only people in the world who travel. International business, mass (大众的) communication and jet airplanes have created a world of globetrotters (周游世界者).People all over world enjoy going abroad to travel. And no matter where they live, people enjoy visiting scenic (风景优美的)spots in their own country. But being on the go makes Americans what they are now. In America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.

1．The most important reason for Americans to travel is that ________.

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A．students are on holiday

B．the weather is wonderful

C．it helps you relax after months of hard work

D．Americans are used to moving

2．Which of the following is true?

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A．The early immigrants arrived in the new world by travelling.

B．The early immigrants weren’t satisfied with their life.

C．The immigrants moved from the west to the east.

D．Americans today still don’t like to stay at home.

3．Which of the following is NOT the reason why Americans prefer travelling in their own country?

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A．It can save more money than travelling abroad.

B．It is easy for you to communicate with people.

C．There are plenty of scenic spots in America.

D．Travelling abroad is inconvenient.

4．“Being on the go”(Sentence 5, Para. 6) most probably means ________.

[　　]

A．travelling

B．moving from place to place

C．going abroad

D．visiting scenic spots

5．The passage mainly tells us ________.

[　　]

A．the history of travelling in America

B．the types of vacations in America

C．unique American vacations

D．travelling is one of favorite sports in America