1、.阅读理解AI remember great Christmas with my family，but I never understood why my mom would cry on each Christmas.When I was growing up，we struggled as a family.My parents were living the American dream.We moved to the US when I was one year old.My mom was already a doctor，but unfortunately，the US didnt
2、 recognize her degree and she had to do it all over again.My dad，with his bachelors degree in finance from the Philippines，wasnt looked at as equal to another person with the same degree，so his degree and former job experience were ignored.But he knew he had to provide food for us，so he worked as a
3、bus boy at Dennys.As the years passed，my dad got a job as a bank teller，trying to get back into the business world.He also did a parttime job as a manager for Taco Bueno to pay the bills.My mom worked two shifts(轮班) in a clinic.You see，their road was tough.They believed that as long as they worked h
4、ard，finally they would be able to give their daughters a life full of opportunities and a Christmas full of gifts.I didnt quite understand the tears in my moms eyes when we opened our gifts，but I do now.As a mother，I get it.For a parent，Christmas is so much more.We want to give our children the list
5、 of toys whispered near Santas ears.We want to see little faces light up when they see their wish list in front of their eyes.When mom saw us open the gifts，she saw our smiles and was delighted and couldnt help crying.25 years later，my parents gave my sisters and me just thatnot just material things
6、 but opportunities to go to college without the worries of student loans(贷款)，travel，dream weddings and so on.My parents gave us the American dream.Im so proud of them.1 The writers mother cried on each Christmas probably because _.Ashe had nothing to eat on ChristmasBshe had too much pressure from h
7、er jobCshe regretted having moved to a new countryDshe was delighted that her kids Christmas wishes were satisfied2 We know when the writers family moved to America，_.Athe mother got a job in a clinic easilyBthey lived a very hard life at firstCthey were not confident about their futureDthe fathers
8、bachelors degree helped him a lot3 What did the father do in the very beginning after arriving in America?AHe worked as a doctor.BHe worked as a bus boy.CHe worked as a bank teller.DHe worked as a parttime manager.4 What would the writer most probably think of her parents?AShe thinks they are lucky.
9、BShe thinks they are too honest.CShe thinks they are great parents.DShe thinks they are lazy.5 Which of the following statements might NOT be true?AThe writer has become a mother.BThe writer had to finish college with student loans.CThe writers parents have achieved their American dream.DThe writer
10、didnt need to worry about the fees for her wedding.BIn their book Time to Eat the Dog：The Real Guide to Sustainable Living，Robert Vale and Brenda Vale said keeping a mediumsized dog had the same ecological impact as driving 10,000 km a year in a 4.6 liter Land Cruiser.“Were not actually saying it is
11、 time to eat the dog.Were just saying that we need to think about and know the ecological impact of some of the things we do and that we take for granted.”Constructing and driving the jeep for a year requires 0.41 hectares of land，while growing and manufacturing a dogs food takes about 0.84 hectares
12、or 1.1 hectares in the case of a large dog such as a German shepherd.Convincing flesheating cats and dogs to go vegetarian for the sake of the planet is a nonstarter，they said.Instead they recommend keeping “greener”，smaller，and more sustainable pets，such as goldfish，chickens or rabbits.The books pl
13、ayful title，and serious suggestion that pet animals may be usefully “recycled”，by being eaten by their owners or turned into pet food when they die，may not appeal to animal fans.Annoying as the idea may be，the question is valid given the planets growing population and limited resources，Robert Vale s
14、aid.“Issues about sustainability are increasingly becoming things that are going to require us to make choices which are as difficult as eating your dog.Its not just about changing your light bulbs or taking a cloth bag to the supermarket，” he said.“Its about much more challenging and difficult issu
15、es，”he added.“Once you see where cats and dogs fit in your overall balance of things，you might decide to have the cat but not also to have two cars and three bathrooms and be a meat eater yourself.”6 The authors gave their book the playful title to_.Amake it amusingBcreate a vivid imageCshow writing
16、 skillsDarouse peoples concern7 In Paragraph 3 the writer mainly wants to tell us_.Athe amount of consumed landBthe neglected ecological impactCsome familiar examplesDsome actual figures8 What does the underlined word “sustainability” mean according to the passage?AGoing vegetarian.BRaising cats and
17、 dogs.CUsing a cloth bag.DKeeping a greener life.9 Who may not like the idea of “recycling” pet animals?AManufacturers. BDrivers.CAnimal fans. DThe authorities.10What do the authors think of living a sustainable life?AChallenging. BInspiring.CInviting. DTouching.阅读填空Garlic is one of the most common
18、spices of the kitchen，and the good news is that growing garlic indoors is simple.Garlic can be easily grown at home from individual cloves (瓣)，which is the most commonly used form of cultivating garlic than growing garlic from seeds.Here are some useful tips on growing garlic indoors.Autumn is the b
19、est time to plant garlic.Garlic requires enough time to develop strong roots.In warmer climate，it can be delayed to late winter or early spring.Ensure the container used to grow garlic is large enough for the roots to have enough space to grow.The larger the size of the container，the healthier and b
20、igger the garlic bulbs (鳞茎) will be.The container should also have holes at the bottom so that the water can drain (流走) out easily.Sow each clove vertically into the soil at a depth of one inch.Ensure that the blunt end (平端) is facing downward.In case of container gardening， the number of cloves to
21、be sowed in each container depends on the size of the container.In case you are planning to sow more than one clove in each container，make sure that each clove is at least 5 inches apart from others.For the best growth of the garlic plant，choose a sunny spot where there is enough air circulation.Thi
22、s will aid evaporation (蒸发) of too much amount of water and prevent the soil from becoming too damp in case too much watering does occur.Window sill (窗台) is a good place to put your container of garlic plant.Once the clove has been sowed，cover the soil with a layer of mulch (覆盖物) to protect the root
23、s from extreme cold.Provide fertilizer at the correct time in right amounts，and proper watering.Once the garlic tips start appearing in the spring season，pull back the layer of mulch.Feed the plants once or twice every month with fertilizer.Topic：1._ on Growing Garlic IndoorsTimeIts best to plant ga
24、rlic in 2._.In warmer climate，its also suitable to plant garlic in late winter or early spring.ContainerBe large enough to 3._ with enough space to grow.Have holes at the bottom to 4._ the water to drain out easily.SowingSow each clove vertically into the soil one inch 5._.Ensure that the blunt end
25、is facing 6._.Ensure that each clove is at least 5 inches apart from others in a container.PlaceChoose a sunny spot like window sill having enough 7._ to aid evaporation of too much amount of water.CareCover the soil with a layer of mulch to 8._ from extreme cold after sowing the clove.Provide right
26、 amounts of fertilizer at the correct time.Water the clove 9._.10._ the layer of mulch once the garlic tips start appearing.Use fertilizer to feed the plants once or twice a month.答案.1D2B3B4C5B6D7B8D9C10A.1Tips/Suggestions/Advice2autumn3provide/supply the roots4enable5deep6downward 7air circulation8protect the roots9properly 10Pull back
