As with any house guests, indoor plants require a certain amount of basic, regular attention if they are going to feel at home. The first consideration when purchasing plants is to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed.
A general rule for most plants being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable temperature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a position out of cold air, safe from pets and not exposed to strong sunlight.
Plants love company. When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions. A group of plants will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an opportunity for a creative arrangement. There is no secret to this. Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony.
Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood, but, again, if you follow a few simple rules, your plants should do well. Cold Slightly warm water is therefore the answer. It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom. Avoid giving small amount of water at regular intervals- it is much better to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.
The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October, and during this time, the established ones will benefit from regular feeding. This may mean feeding with a weak liquid fertilizer (肥料) at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength. It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive, when the soil in the pot is dry, or too soon after the plants has been potted up.
【小题1】In Paragraph 2, the author mainly tells us to___________.| A．but plants that help clean indoor air |
| B．create a new environment with plants |
| C．put plants on the sunny side of the room |
| D．make sure of suitable conditions for plants |
| A．It provides owners good company. |
| B．It helps the air around them slightly wet. |
| C．It makes it convenient to look after them. |
| D．It allows owners to draw a pleasant picture. |
| A．Use water that is a little warm. |
| B．Pour the water into the pot holder. |
| C．Give small amount of water at one time. |
| D．Consider further watering in dry weather. |
| A．When the soil is dry. |
| B．When their growth is active. |
| C．When the temperature is high. |
| D．When they have just been planted. |
There is no one clear path to success. Different people achieve success in different ways, but there are some traits (品质) that successful people have in common to help them reach their goals. If you want to be more successful in your professional life, it is important to have the traits listed below.
Outstanding leadership.
Self-confidence.
Great patience. Success is not something that happens overnight.
Effective communication. Communication is not just about speaking, but also about listening. Therefore, you need to learn how to listen actively and empathize(感同身受). Communication is a two-way street and everyone’s opinion is valuable.
| A．Great creativity. |
| B．Willingness to learn. |
| C．Successful people typically have remarkable leadership skills. |
| D．It is crucial that you remain patient and continue to put in effort. |
| E．In order to be successful, you must first believe that you are capable. |
| F．Therefore, developing self-confidence is essential for achieving success. |
| G．By listening carefully, you can gain a better understanding and make wise decisions. |
A new study on the link between chili and dementia(老年痴呆) may bring bad news for spicy food addicts. Researchers have found that eating lots of chili may cause an increased risk of dementia.
The study, led by Zumin Shi, analyzed 4,582 Chinese adults aged 55 and above between 1991 and 2006 and found evidence of faster cognitive decline in those who consistently ate more than 50 grams of chili a day. “Chili consumption was found to be beneficial to body weight and blood pressure in our previous studies. However, in this study, we found negative effects on cognition among older adults,” Shi said in a press release published Tuesday.
“Chili is one of the most commonly used spices in the world and particularly popular in Asia compared to European countries,” Ming Li from the University of Southern Australia said in the press release. “In certain regions of China, such as Sichuan and Hunan, almost one in three adults consumes spicy food every day.”
The researchers said people of normal body weight may be more sensitive to chili intake and hence their memory and weight suffer a bigger impact. Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form that may contribute to 60 percent to 70 percent of the cases, according to the World Health Organization. At present, no treatment can cure dementia or change its progressive course.
【小题1】According to the text, what aspect is chili consumption harmful to?| A．Body shape. | B．Body weight | C．Blood pressure. | D．Cognitive abilities. |
| A．The planting of chili. | B．The popularity of chili. |
| C．The bad effects of chili | D．The custom of eating chili. |
| A．Overweight seniors. | B．Overweight teenagers. |
| C．Seniors of normal body weight | D．Teenagers of normal body weight |
| A．It is incurable. | B．It affects people’s weight. |
| C．It determines blood types. | D．It can be cured by eating chili. |
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