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广东省揭阳市揭东区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中测试英语试题
The first record of a kite was more than 2,000 years ago in China. It's said that Han Xin, the leader of an army wanted to dig a tunnel (隧道) into a king's palace. He flew a kite over the wall of the palace to make sure the length (长度) of its string. In this way, he could decide how long the tunnel should be. Kites have been flown in Japan for hundreds of years. In the 1700s, kites were flown in autumn to give thanks for a good harvest. They were also flown to send good wishes to couples who had their first son. Today in Japan, flying kites is seen as part of a celebration at the beginning of a new year. And kite festivals are held each year in many parts of the country. Kites have been used for science purposes in the western world. The United States Weather Bureau has used box kites to collect weather data for 35 years. How amazing the kites are! Weifang in Shangdong Province is famous for its kites. Weifang International Kite Festival, one of the most famous kite festivals, is held here in April every year. During the festival, people from all over the world come here to compete for the best kites and enjoy themselves. |
Do you love sunflowers?This article will walk you through how to plant your sunflower seeds(种子) and care for them. Start it with the best temperatures :18~33℃ Part 1 Germinating (使发芽)Sunflower Seeds ①Choose one kind you like. ②Put the seeds in a plastic bag. Cover the seeds with wet paper napkins. Put them in plastic bags. Once the seeds germinate,plant them. Part 2▲ ①Choose a sunny location. Sunflowers grow best with six to eight hours of sunlight a day. ②Plant the seeds in holes. Plant seeds 2. 5 cm deep and 15 cm apart. Cover the seeds with soil(土壤) after planting. Part 3 Caring for Sunflower Plants ①Water plants weekly. Water plants once a week. ②Fertilize(施肥) a little or not at all. If you are growing sunflowers for your own enjoyment,there is no need to fertilize. ③Harvest(收获)the seeds. Sunflowers usually take 80 to 120 days to mature(成熟) and produce new seeds. Tips: ◆Protect the young plants from pests (害虫). Cover the ground with nets. ◆Support plants over 90 cm with sticks. |
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