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      ¡°Soon, you¡¯re going to have to move out!¡± cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.

        One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.

        Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren¡¯t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn¡¯t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(¼ôÖ¦) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(¿ÉÓõÄ) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.

         Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(Ê©·Ê) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.

      Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(Ëõ»Ø) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.

     Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I¡¯ll think about that tomorrow.

71£®What ate the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?

       A£®A lot of care and the right soil.                           B£®Frequent pruning and fertilizing.

       C£®Tomato plants grown alongside.                   D£®Cages placed around the roots.

72£®The writer planted the tomato because _________.

       A£®it cost only $1.25                                       B£®the soil was just right for it

       C£®there was room for it in the garden                     D£®the roses¡¯ branches needed to be covered

73£®This year the writer¡¯s roses were __________.

       A£®removed from the rose bed                         B£®picked along with the tomatoes

       C£®mostly damaged by too much sunlight          D£®largely hidden under the tomato plant

74£®By saying ¡°the prize so dearly won¡± in paragraph 5, the writer wants to ________.

       A£®show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes

       B£®show the hardship of growing the roses

       C£®express her liking for the roses                           D£®express her care for the tomatoes

75£®In the situation described in the text, one good thing is that ________.

       A£®the roses cost the writer little money

       B£®the writer has a daily harvest of tomatoes

       C£®someone will help the writer make the decision

       D£®the writer can now enjoy both the roses and tomatoes

¡°Soon, you¡¯re going to have to move out!¡± cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.

One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.

Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren¡¯t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn¡¯t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(¼ôÖ¦) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(¿ÉÓõÄ) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.

Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(Ê©·Ê) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.

Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(Ëõ»Ø) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.

Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I¡¯ll think about that tomorrow.

71£®What ate the requirements for the healthy growth of roses ?

       A£®A lot of care and the right soil.

       B£®Frequent pruning and fertilizing.

       C£®Tomato plants grown alongside.

       D£®Cages placed around the roots.

72£®The writer planted the tomato because _________.

       A£®it cost only $1.25

       B£®the soil was just right for it

       C£®there was room for it in the garden

       D£®the roses¡¯ branches needed to be covered

73£®This year the writer¡¯s roses were __________.

       A£®removed from the rose bed

       B£®picked along with the tomatoes

       C£®mostly damaged by too much sunlight

       D£®largely hidden under the tomato plant

74£®By saying ¡°the prize so dearly won¡± in paragraph 5, the writer wants to ________.

       A£®show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes

       B£®show the hardship of growing the roses

       C£®express her liking for the roses

       D£®express her care for the tomatoes

75£®In the situation described in the text, one good thing is that ________.

       A£®the roses cost the writer little money

       B£®the writer has a daily harvest of tomatoes

       C£®someone will help the writer make the decision

       D£®the writer can now enjoy both the roses and tomatoes

New archaeological discoveries suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many centuries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic (Ê·Ê«) of the Silk Road.
The most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia.
The official origin of East-West trade along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC when an agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission£¨Ê¹Ãü£©across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia, Syria and a place known as Lijien, perhaps Rome. Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between the ancient world¡¯s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthian for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury (ÉݳÞÆ·) markets in Rome.
But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia.
¡¾Ð¡Ìâ1¡¿The word ¡°coupled¡± in the first paragraph could best be replaced by        .

A£®combinedB£®contributedC£®doubledD£®produced
¡¾Ð¡Ìâ2¡¿The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that         .
A£®Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk
B£®new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices
C£®historical research often achieves fascinating results
D£®trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought
¡¾Ð¡Ìâ3¡¿Until recently historians mostly believed that trade along the Silk Road       .
A£®began a million years ago
B£®primarily benefited the Egyptians
C£®originated in the 2nd century BC
D£®extended human migration into eastern Asia
¡¾Ð¡Ìâ4¡¿Historians have always considered Zhang Qian¡¯s mission important because they believe       .
A£®he discovered the Silk Road
B£®he helped establish East-West trade
C£®he travelled as far as Afghanistan
D£®he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor

Risk of death is 3.5 t0 5 times greater for obese smokers than it is for people who have never smoked and are at a normal weight, according to a study published in the November, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

The study, which began with a self-administered questionnaire taken between 1983 and 1989, asked more than 80,000 radiologic technologists aged 22 t0 92 questions about age, height, weight and smoking behavior.

    BMI (body mass index) was calculated, with a BMI of 30 t0 34.9 being considered obese, and 35 and over being very obese. Smoking behavior was analyzed by looking at a person's tobacco consumption level, number of years smoked, and current smoking status. Researchers then followed participants through December of 2002, noting the number of deaths that occurred.

     The study involved researchers from the National Cancer Institute, the University of Minnesota and the American Registry of Radiolegic Technologists.

     Key Findings:

     20 percent of obese adults in the United States smoke.

     Obese smokers face a greater risk of death from cancer and circulatory disease.

     Current smoking is a greater risk factor for death by cancer than obesity is, generally speaking.

     The higher a person's pack-years (number of packs smoked per day times the number of years smoked) are, the greater the risk of death.

    Men and women of all ages faced an elevated risk of death due to circulatory disease as BMI increased. And for those who were both obese and currently smoking, risk of circulatory disease increased 6 to 11 times under the age of 65, as compared to their never-smoking, normal weight counterparts.

     While it's not surprising that obesity coupled with smoking is a recipe for trouble, it is important to highlight this growing health concern in America today.

     Taking Charge of Your Health

     Making healthy choices can be difficult when we're constantly bombarded with products that are hazardous to our health, but it's not impossible. With education and some motivation, we all have the ability to make lasting changes for the better. If you're an overweight smoker worried about gaining weight due to quitting, take heart. It's never too late to change your course and even reverse damage to some extent.

1.What is the probably the best title of the text?

A. Obese smoking and death             B. Key findings about smoking

C Taking charge of your health           D. Obesity and smoking

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. Obese smokers are less likely to suffer from cancer

B. Obese smokers are more likely to suffer from cancer

C. Obese smokers .tend to gain fewer body mass index.

D. Obese smokers tend to get heavier than those Who never smoke

3.According to the  author, it is________to get rid of smoking.

A. easy and possible                     B. difficult and impossible

C. easy ant worthwhile                   D. difficult but worthwhile

4. What is the American Journal of Preventive Medicine?

A. An medical institute.                   B A research center.

C. A medical magazine                    D. A TV station

5. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform the readers of the findings about obese smoking.

B. To warn the readers of  the danger of obese smoking.

C. To tell us what obese smoking is.

D. To call on the obese smolkers to quit smoking.

 

¡°Soon, you¡¯re going to have to move out!¡± cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.

One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.

Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren¡¯t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn¡¯t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned(¼ôÖ¦) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.

Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.

Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(Ëõ»Ø) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.

Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I¡¯ll think about that tomorrow.

1. What ate the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?

A£®A lot of care and the right soil.

B£®Frequent pruning and fertilizing.

C£®Tomato plants grown alongside.

D£®Cages placed around the roots.

2. The writer planted the tomato because ________.

A£®it cost only $1.25

B£®the soil was just right for it

C£®there was room for it in the garden

D£®the roses¡¯ branches needed to be covered

3. This year the writer¡¯s roses were _______.

A£®removed from the rose bed

B£®picked along with the tomatoes

C£®mostly damaged by too much sunlight

D£®largely hidden under the tomato plant

4. By saying ¡°the prize so dearly won¡± in paragraph 5, the writer wants to _______.

A£®show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes

B£®show the hardship of growing the roses

C£®express her liking for the roses

D£®express her care for the tomatoes

 

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