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山东省济宁市2019届高三上学期英语期末考试试卷（含小段音频）
Do you long to have garden-fresh vegetables on your plate every night, or to gaze out your window at rows of colorful flowers? No matter how large or small your yard might be, you can craft a garden plan to fit your needs.
Decide what type of garden to grow. What purpose do you want your garden to serve? Others are more ornamental(装饰用的)in purpose, serving to beautify your property and provide a pleasing sight to people passing by.
Decide what specific plants to include in your garden. Find out what grows well in your region garden zone. If you live in a place with mild winters and hot summers, you may have trouble growing plants that require a cold snap to grow properly. As you find out more about your options, make a list of the plants you want to buy and the best time of year to plant them.
Choose a spot for your garden. The location you choose should both help the garden serve the function you want it to have and also be in a spot that is likely to grow strong, healthy plants.
Make a garden deign. Draw an outline of your garden or yard space. Map out different options where you want to plant various items in the location you chose. Make sure the ones that need shade will be planted in shade, and the ones that need full sun are in an area that isn't east in shadows during the day.
A. It takes a lot of equipment to plant a garden.
B. Tailor the design to fit the needs of your plants.
C. Some plants don't grow as well in certain zones.
D. Read on for information on how to plan a garden.
E. Here are some tips on how to make your garden more attractive.
F. Take a look around your yard to assess where you want the garden to be located.
G. Some gardens are functional, producing fruit and vegetables to feed your family.
A. How much money can you spend? B. How easy will it be to find a teacher? C. Don't let your physical shortcomings put you off. D. A piece of music might move you more than another. E. Talk to people who already play musical instruments. F. Practicing the drums, for example, will drive your neighbors crazy. G. If you want to learn a musical instrument, you might face a problem: what to play? |
Playing a musical instrument can be a fun and rewarding hobby. It's a good way to express feelings and develop confidence in your abilities. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Here are a few questions to help you decide.
What kind of music do you like?
What you are interested in will encourage you to play. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Traditional orchestra musical instruments are what you hear in classical music. Modern music calls for modern instruments, like electric guitars.
Where are you going to practice?
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This is quite a big problem. A lot of instruments can be bought in different price ranges. But this doesn't change the fact that many instruments, such as the piano, are always expensive. If you can't afford your chosen instrument, will you be able to borrow someone else's?
Are there any physical limitations?
If you are small and don't like lifting heavy objects, you won't want to carry around a cello (大提琴). If you don't have great lung power, think twice about the saxophone. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} But remember that with the right coaching, everyone can develop the right skills.
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A. Be friendly to others. B. Making new friends can be hard, too. C. Join after-school activities you like. D. Never change who you are to try and fit in. E. If you see someone you know, smile or say "Hi". F. People may become angry if you just begin by saying "Hey" each time. G. Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you! |
How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
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Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you're from.
Remember people's names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname (昵称). You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.
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