18.Read the following paragraph carefully and select the best topic sentence from the four possible answers that follow the paragraph.
Topic Sentence:______________________
Before planting, check to see if the tree roots are moist; if they are not, soak them in water for two or more hours until they appear soggy. While the roots are soaking, find a sunny spot in which to plant the tree. The soil should be a dark brown color—indicating that it is rich in nutrients. If the soil is in poor condition, mix in peat moss or potting soil. Next, dig a hole big enough to allow the tree roots room to spread out. Place the tree in the hole and, while holding the tree straight, fill in the hole with dirt; pack the dirt lightly. Water the tree every day for a week so that the roots can take hold in the ground.
A. We should consider the color of the soil before we transplant a tree.
B. To transplant a tree, we check the tree's roots first, then find a sunny spot with soil rich in nutrients and finally dig a hole to place the tree in it.
C. A botanical garden is a garden where a wide range of plants are grown for scientific research and educational purposes.
D. Successfully transplanting a tree requires careful attention to details.
Ⅳ.重新组合段落(5 points, i point each)
Rearrange the following numbered sentences so that they will read logically. Put the numbers in proper sequence in the boxes provided below.
19.Coaches and athletes often feel tension before big games because they do not want to commit errors that might cause their teams to lose.
20.There are many situations which cause pressure and tension to build up inside of us.
21.We suffer from fear of making an embarrassing mistake during the performance.
22.Performing in front of an audience commonly produces pressure.
23.Mnay of us also experience tension when we are among new people.
24.I feel tension right now as I write this paragraph because I want it to be the best paragraph I've written this semester.
25.In such situations, we become quiet out of fear that other people will label us as “loud mouths”.
26.No matter how har we try to avoid pressure and tension, there will inevitably be times when breathing becomes hard and fear gets a grip on us that is difficult to loosen. |
