Container gardening is especially adapted to present living. Plants in containers show great variety of form
and texture( 外观). They can be used to create instant indoor gardens; they can be moved from one home to
another; and ther can be move d outdoors in the summer and indoors during the cooler months.
     Space is not a problem. Container gardening can be conducted in a single pot on a table or window sill, in
a more elaborate room divider, or in a built-in planter.
     Just as there are many kinds of plants, there are many kinds of containers. Plants can be grown in any.
container that will hold a growing medium. The choice rangesfrom the common clay pot to cans, jars, boxes,
baskets and tubs.
     Most people select containers for both their practical and"esThetic qualities". These include cost, availabilliy, weight, strength, durabiliiy, attractiveness andsentimental value.
      The size and shape of the container should depend on the plant's size and shape. Tall, tapering plants are
more attractive in tall, relatively narrow containers; short, compact plants appear more at home in shallow,
wide containers.
     Particularly important conslderations for good plant growth fire the volume anddepth of the container, and
some provision for drainage. Containers that have drainage holes in the bottom for the removal of excess water
are best. Water-tight container sare difficult to manage-excess water will accum late at the hottom of the
container and injure plant roots by excluding oxygen.
      Container volume and depth become important in relation to the quantity of available water and nutrients.
      Besides the right kind of container, some basic requirements for plant growth must be provided, Plants
need light, water mutrients, and a satisfactory temperatureranges.
     Light is the most critical requirement. The levels of all the other requirements are regulated in relation to
the amount of light that plants receive. When plants don't have enough light they become tall and thin. Plants
are easier to maintain. in good condition when their light requirements are met.

1. This article is primarily about ______.

A. growing indoor plants
B. growing tropical plants
C. making containers for plants
D. choosing appropriate containers for indoor plants

2. The expression "esthetic qualitles" might have something to do with the ________ of the containers.

A. size and shape
B. drainage and light
C. attractiveness and decorative value
D. availabillty only

3. It is believed that plants needs ________.

A. extra water
B. enough warmth
C. more nutrient
D. more sunlight

4. The author implies that ________.

A. plants in containers have more varieties of form
B. plants can be damaged if they are given too much water
C. most plants should he placed on the fire stoves during winter months
D. some plants are particularly fit for container gardening

5. According to the passage, it is true that _____.

A. vegetables are easier to grow than flowering plants
B. the growth of indoor plants can be adjusted by adequate light and temperature
C. most indoor plants live from three to five yeans.
D. plants growing indoors need little care

     When you are in England. You must be very careful (小心) in the streets because the traffic (交通) goes
on the left. Before you cross the street, you must look to the right first and then the left.
     If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. Then the people on foot can cross the road. If the lights
are green, the traffic can go and people on foot mustn't cross.
     In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come back from work, the streets are very busy.
The traffic is the most dangerous then.
     When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, too. You must always remember the traffic moves
on the left. So you must be careful. Have a look first or (否则) you'll go the wrong way.
     In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors. You can sit on the second floor. From there
you can see the city very well. That'll be very interesting.

1. Before you cross a street in London, you must look to _______.

A. the right side only
B. the left side only
C. the left first and then the right
D. the right first and then the left

2. When you drive a car in England,  you must _______.

A. drive on the left
B. drive on the right
C. ignore (忽视) the traffic lights
D. go very quickly

3. If the traffic lights are green, the traffic _______.

A. can go
B. must be careful
C. mustn't go
D. must stop

4. In England you can see some buses _______.

A. with two chairs
B. with two rooms
C. with two floors
D. with two drivers

5. Which of the following is right? 

A. After you cross the street, you must look to the left first and then the right.
B. If the lights are red, the traffic mustn't stop.
C. You must drive cars on the left in England.
D. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come back from work,
     the traffic is not dangerous at all.

       Helen Keller lived in the USA. She was a great woman. .
       When Helen was a baby, she got very sick. After many weeks, the doctor said,"She is better, but now she can't see and she can't hear. "Her parents were very sad.
       After a few years, things got worse. There was no way for Helen to speak to other people. She heard nothing. She saw nothing. She didn't understand anything.
       Then one day a teacher came to live with Helen and her family. The teacher helped Helen learn about words. Helen was a very bright child and soon she learned to spell her first word. When she was older,
she went to college.  
        Helen was very famous. she helped many blind(盲) and deaf (聋) people.  She traveled around the
world and helped many people.
        Helen was a very old woman when she died. The world remembers her today as a brave and
wonderful person. She was blind and deaf, but she found a way to see and hear.

1. Helen Keller got very sick when              .

A. she was a baby
B. she went to college
C. her teacher came to her home
D. she was very old

2.               taught Helen Keller to speak her first word.

A. Her mother
B. Her teacher
C. Her father
D. Her doctor

3. Hellen Keller was famous because               .

A. she was American
B. she traveled around the world
C. her teacher taught her many things
D. she learned to read and write and helped people in the world

4. The world remembers Helen Keller today because              .   

A. she was very bright
B. she was blind and deaf
C. she was a brave and wonderful person
D. she went to college

5. Helen Keller was blind and deaf, but 

A. she found a way to understand the world
B. her father and her mother didn't feel sad
C. she found a way to travel around the world   
D. she found out how people became blind and deaf

       If you want to make friends, what should you do?
       Steps:
      ★ Try to look on the bright side of things.
      ★ look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some
new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you.
      Tips(建议,诀窍) :
      ★ Contact your friends at least once a week by telephone or e-mail, or by visiting them to find out
how they are.  Remember important things about them such as birthdays and weddings(婚礼).
      ★ If you have an argument with your friends, say sorry first.
      ★ Remember never to leave old friends just because you have made some new ones.
      ★ Listen to others carefully. It's better to be a good listener.
      ★ Be different. Don't try to change others through your own ideas.
       Warnings :
      ★Never ask or give away (泄密) a friend's secret.
      ★Don't be afraid to stand up for what is right.
      ★You'd better not give your ID number, phone number or your home address to people that you
have just made friends with. 

1. Why is it good to look for groups in your area? 

A. Because it isn't far.
B. Because it is a rule in your area.
C. Because you can make some money.
D. Because it's a good chance to meet people who have the same interests.

2. The underlined word '6contact" means"         " in Chinese.

A. 练习        
B. 关联
C. 关联        
D. 联合

3. If you are somebody's good friend, you should         .
①try to know his or her secrets
②support him or her when he or she is right
③keep in touch with them often
④try to change her or him with your own ideas

A. ①②          
B. ②③
C. ②④          
D. ①④

4. Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage?

A. Listen to your friends carefully and keep their secrets.
B. To keep in touch with your new friends, you'd better tell them your phone number or address.
C. If you have an argument with your good friend, you'd better say sorry to him or her first.
D. When you want to make more friends, you should look on the bright side first.

5. What's the best title for the passage?  

A. What Is Real Friend ship.
B. Where to Meet New Friends.
C. How to Make Friends.
D. Friends Should Help Each Other.

     Many people like to travel during their vacations. Some people travel in tour groups because they think it is safe
and cheap. A tour guide takes care of the group and makes sure the group can see a lot of interesting and beautiful
sights.
     Other people like traveling alone or with friends. If you travel by yourself, you are free to see what you want to see.
     People travel for many reasons. Some people travel to learn more about other countries' people, culture, food and
languages. Some people travel for adventure(冒险). They want to do some different things, such as skiing, bungee
jumping and mountain climbing. Other people like to shop when they travel. They look for new things or cheap ones.
     There are different ways to travel. Some people take trains, boats or buses, some fly and others drive cars. Some
people like to travel slowly and spend a long time in each place, while others like to take quick tours and visit more
places in a short time.

1. The word "sights" in the first paragraph means "_____" in Chinese.

A. 视力
B. 看见
C. 风景
D. 情景

2. Why do some people like traveling alone?

A. Because they want to see interesting sights.
B. Because they have different ways to travel.
C. Because they are free to see what they want to see.
D. Because they want to learn more about people from other countries.

3. According to the passage, people travel for _____.

A. adventure
B. learning more about another country
C. shopping
D. all of the above

4. Some people take quick tours because _____.

A. they travel by car
B. they like to visit many places in a short time
C. they have much time for traveling
D. they want to spend a long time in each place

5. If a person travels for adventure, he may choose _____ to get a different experience.

A. eating
B. shopping
C. bungee jumping
D. sleeping

　　Carol's Cafeteria has the most delicious food in town.  But there is one
problem.  It's not in the busiest part of the town.  It takes about fifteen minutes to
walk there from school. My friends and I usually go to Lenny's Lunch Bar.  It's
closer and the food is really good.
　　The people at Lenny's are also friendlier than those at Carol's. In fact,
Lenny's is the friendliest place in town. They have the biggest hamburgers and the
best salads. But their pizza is pretty bad. You should never have pizza at Lenny's!
(     )1. The food at Carol's Cafeteria is good.
(     )2. Lenny's is closer to school than Carol's.
(     )3. Lenny's food is better than Carol's.
(     )4. Lenny's is friendlier than Carol's.
(     )5. Lenny's hamburgers are small.

      In the doctor's waiting room, people are sitting on their chairs. Bob, a schoolboy is among them. They all look very sad except Bob. He is reading an exciting story in a magazine. The doctor called "The next ! " and Bob runs into the doctor's waiting room.
      "What's your trouble?" says the doctor. Before Bob says a word, the doctor makes him lie down on
a bed, " Now, let me  listen to your heart. "Bob tries to speak, but the doctor tells him not to say anything.
'61'II take your temperature. " Bob tries to sit up, but the doctor stops him. After a moment, the doctor
says, "Well, boy, you don't have a fever.  In fact there's nothing wrong with you. "
      "I know there isn't. " says Bob.  "I just come here to get some medicine for my father. "

1. Bob sits in the waiting room to            .

A. see the doctor      
B. wait for his father
C. read his magazine    
D. buy some medicine

2. All the sick people look sad except Bob because       . 

A. Bob was too young to worry about anything
B. his father isn't very ill
C. he is reading the magazine
D. there's nothing wrong with him

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The doctor is careless.
B. There is no nurse in doctor's room.
C. The doctor is warm-hearted.
D. The doctor takes Bob for a sick person.

4. When examing Bob, the doctor might think that       .

A Bob is funny        
B. Bob is naughty
C. Bob is foolish      
D. Bob is very ill