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HOW TO MAKE A PLANT LOVE YOU

SUMMER RAYNE OAKES

Penguin Books I $39. 99

Summer is an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist. She has managed to grow 1000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment—and they're thriving！Her secret？She approaches her relationships with plants as if they were people. This book tries to cultivate a new relationship between you and your plants so you can bring your garden indoors too.

BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE

JAQUI CAMERON

Thames & Hudson I $79.99

Enjoy a peek into some of the private gardens. Focused on the personal stories behind the creation of these gardens, this book is for anyone who loves gardening or admiring the beauty of backyards. Most gardens aren't created in isolation, and the book looks at some of the passionate experts who've put their heart into these creative designs. A book of curiosity, see the love and care that went into 20 gorgeous outdoor spaces.

THE GARDENER'S YEAR

NICK RITAR

Penguin Books I $59.99

This is a planting guide for all seasons. From the delicate blossoms of spring to a delicious summer's crop, learn more about what works and when. Full of gardening to-do lists and plant profiles, it will help you create a garden that is colourful, productive and adaptable to every season.

A SLICE OF ORGANIC LIFE

SHEHERAZADE GOLDSMITH

DK Books I $49.99

The idea of growing your own food or going organic can be appealing. The book is the perfect guide to a more simple and sustainable life. Filled with projects, advice and inspiration, it focuses on what you can do. This book offers helpful ways to grow your own food, raise animals, make natural body products, reduce your household waste and so much more.

1.Which book might most attract the backyard garden lovers?

A.The Gardener's Year.

B.A Slice of Organic life.

C.Beyond the Garden Cate.

D.How to Make a Plant Love You.

2.How much does a book on growing green food cost?

A.$39.99. B.$49.99.

C.$ 59.99. D.$79.99.

3.What kind of magazine might the text come from?

A.Gardening. B.Business.

C.Literature. D.Agriculture.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Many people say they love birds, but some plant trees _________ some make cages.

A. until          B. though           C. unless            D. while

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前不久湖南郴州教辅事件曝光，其实全国书市上各种各样的教辅、参考书（teaching reference books）泛滥，已成师生共同关注的问题。请以“How to Make Use of Reference Books” 为题，按照下列要求写一篇120字左右的作文，表达自己的观点。首句已给出，不计入总字数。

1. 教辅、参考书泛滥已成师生共同关注的问题；

2. 教辅、参考书泛滥带来的影响；

3. 作为在校学生你该如何选择和使用它们。

How to Make Use of Reference Books

Nowadays there are too many kinds of teaching reference books available in the book market._________________________________________________________________________________

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Kids love animals, so children’s magazines about wildlife are a great way to plant a love of reading in young kids. If your kids love animals, check out these magazines.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids brings animals, nature, science, and fun to the little learners. Its animal stories develop pre-reading and reading skills. They also answer questions about kids’ favorite creatures. Features about different cultures bring the world to your child and inspire a sense of understanding. Interactive experiments introduce simple science, and fun puzzles and games teach logic, counting, and so much more! It is for children aged from 6 to 14.

Click

Click opens up a universe of wonder by introducing kids aged 3-7 to the world around them. Click is about science, nature, and the environment. From the publishers of Ladybug, Click is written so that children will love the challenge of new learning.

Wild Animal Baby

It helps a child develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This sturdy (结实的), board format magazine is designed especially for babies and toddlers between the ages of 12 months and 3 years. Each issue (期) is filled with rhymes, stories and lovable baby animals. Wild Animal Baby is a fun, interactive reading experience for children and parents alike.

Zootles

It was created for children aged 2 to 6 years old. Each issue includes a featured animal, numbers, and phoneme (音素) sounds. Counting and sound recognition games are built into the content, along with read-aloud stories, poems and more! This magazine is so much fun that little kids won’t realize how much they are learning.

1.What do we know about National Geographic Kids?

a. It is mainly aimed at adults.

b. Its paper is heavier and of good quality.

c. It tells children about different cultures in the world.

d. It helps improve children’s pre-reading and reading skills.

A. ac　　　　　　　　 B. bd　　　　　　　　　 C. cd　　　　　　　　 D. ad

2.A mother would most probably choose _____ for her one-year-old baby.

A. Zootles　　　　 　　　　　　　　 B. Wild Animal Baby

C.National Geographic Kids　　 D. Click

3.We know that the magazine Zootles _______.

A. tells about science, nature and the environment

B. involves many adventurous stories

C. mainly tells kids how to pronounce words

D. tells about a featured animal in each issue

4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To encourage kids to read more books.

B. To introduce his / her favorite books to readers.

C. To recommend several children’s magazines about animals.

D. To tell parents several ways of entertaining and educating kids.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the methods of introducing foreign genes into a plant is to make use of certain

soil bacteria to infect the plant and transfer several of blue genes to the infected plant

cells, _____ in high rate of plant cell pision.

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A man wanted to make an investment. An idea struck him: “Why don’t I plant a small mango tree and enjoy the benefits when it grows into a big one?” So he went to the ________, bought a small tree and took it home. To the pride of his family, he ________ it in the center of his ________.

He read everything about ________ a mango tree. He got up early every morning, for he was determined to supply the tree with all the necessary nutrients. He watered it, ________ it with manure（粪肥），and took good care of its leaves by removing those ________ ones. He made sure the tree received enough care.

Many times he sat and ________ the beauty of the growing tree while dreaming about the ________ mangos that the tree would ________. His mind was always filled with the wish to taste the first fruit of the tree.

Years went by ________…Now, he had a big tree with its leaves shining and healthy, its bark（树皮）healthy and hard. It was a big attraction ________ it decorated his whole garden.

Then one day he noticed a small bud（花蕾）,which in a couple of days grew into a beautiful ________.Now he could hardly wait for the fruit, so he started to ________ his supply of nutrients and care. Then one day the tree let out its first product—a small green fruit. The man was so ________.

He waited for a few more weeks till the fruit grew in ________.The day came when he decided to ________ the first fruit of the tree. He ________ the tree, picked the fruit and then came his ________.The fruit was not like what he expected. It was hard, big and round. He was puzzled. He was sad.

Seeing this, his ________ came and asked him what happened. He told them that the fruit from his tree was not what he wanted. When the neighbors heard this, they did not know whether to ________ or comfort him, for what he planted years ago was not a mango tree. We can only reap（收获）what we plant.

1.A．city  B．farm    C．market         D．shop

2.A．grew         B．moved         C．planted        D．threw

3.A．garden     B．house C．village D．yard

4.A．buying      B．improving   C．keeping       D．raising

5.A．decorated        B．equipped    C．served         D．supplied

6.A．green       B．red      C．white  D．yellow

7.A．admired   B．drew   C．greeted       D．operated

8.A．beneficial         B．expensive   C．healthy        D．tasty

9.A．bear         B．burst   C．deserve       D．make

10.A．immediately   B．quickly         C．narrowly     D．suddenly

11.A．because          B．if          C．though         D．when

12.A．flower    B．fruit    C．leaf     D．nut

13.A．rise         B．increase      C．decrease     D．decline

14.A．greedy   B．happy C．nervous       D．sad

15.A．age         B．length C．size     D．width

16.A．observe B．sell      C．steal    D．taste

17.A．climbed B．cut      C．hid      D．killed

18.A．anxiety  B．cheer C．disappointment   D．opinion

19.A．children          B．friends         C．neighbors   D．relatives

20.A．complain        B．laugh  C．motivate      D．support

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I hope we’ve got it takes 　　　　 to make our love last—if anything is real, the heart will make it plain.

Athat　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 Bwhat　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 Cwhen　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 Dwhether

高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

_____ has been introduced to the students to help them make progress.

A. Many books as well as advice

B. Some advice as well as many books

C. Not only some advice but also many books

D. Some advice and many books

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Best Cookbooks for Kids for 2019

Best Overall: Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat !)

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With the help of this best-selling cookbook, your kids will become masters in the kitchen! Cooking Class:57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make （and Eat! ） is ideal for children aged 6 to 12, as it includes detailed explanations of basic cooking techniques, plus more than 50 kid-friendly recipes. This award-winning cookbook is a comprehensive guide for cooking novices, explaining skills and recipes in kid-friendly language.

Best for Learning Basics: Better Homes and Gardens New. Junior Cookbook

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If you want to teach your kids cooking terms, tools and techniques, you need the Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook. This 128-page cookbook has more than 65 kid-friendly recipes, and it's perfect for introducing kids aged 5 to 12 to the wonderful world of cooking. It includes a detailed section on cooking terms, kitchen safety, tools （including pictures）, and healthy cooking. It also addresses how to measure ingredients and how to read recipes.

Best Classic: Betty Crocker’s Cook book for Boys and Girls

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The first edition of this classic kids' cookbook was published more than 60 years ago, and the Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls is still a favorite for kids and adults alike. The recipes are ideal for children aged 8 to 12. This cookbook is an authentic reproduction of the original 1957 edition, which many baby boomers learned from themselves! Many older buyers write that they had the same cookbook growing up and love sharing the classic recipes with the next generation.

Best Vegetarian: The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids

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This vegan cookbook is best for children aged 6 to 12, and its aim is to teach kids about healthy eating by involving them in the cooking process. The book features 60 plant-based recipes for you to make with your family, including meals, snacks, drinks and desserts.

1.Which cookbook can be purchased on Target?

A.Best Overall. B.Best for Learning Basics.

C.Best Classic. D.Best Vegetarian.

2.What can we know about Best for Learning Basics?

A.It is an award-winning cookbook.

B.It teaches the kids about kitchen safety.

C.It includes 60 plant-based recipes.

D.It was published more than 60 years ago.

3.What is the similarity between Best Overall and Best Vegetarian?

A.They are both designed for kids.

B.They have recipes based on plants.

C.They have recipes for whatever you want.

D.They explain how to measure ingredients.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Perhaps we need to clear away these books to make ______ for our new students.

A. place            B. area                 C. space            D. room

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析