Passage 1
Alexandra Campbell gets inspiration from an Australian cottage garden. Cottage - garden style, which dates back to Victorian Britain, was originally about gardeners growing a mix of food and flowers on their own plots using plants native to their area.
Recently, Alexandra saw a modern cottage garden. Designer Tim Nolan created it around a weatherboard cottage in southern Australia. He adopted a color scheme that includes blue and grey with yellow and cream - yellow elements. There are plants like soft blue and grey salvias, artemisia, and nepeta, which contrast with yellow and cream - yellow kniphofia and erigeron.
According to horticultural expert Stephen Ryan, when choosing plants for a shady border in the garden, one needs to consider the type of shade. Full shade means less than three hours of direct sun a day, partial shade is three to six hours, and there is also morning and afternoon shade.
Stephen also mentioned the "70/30 rule" for gardening. Use 70 percent "safe" plants, which are familiar and easy - to - grow ones, and then experiment with the other 30 percent. If one focuses on the "safe" plants in a cottage - style garden, like the nepeta, eigeron, red valerian, lamb's ears, and some salvias in Tim's cottage, they can grow well in the UK. This principle can work for any type of gardening.
In cottage - garden style, there are no strict rules. You can plant wherever you like, color - theme your garden or not, and still create a beautiful and charming garden.
1 Where did Alexandra Campbell get inspiration
From a Victorian - style British garden.
From a modern cottage garden in southern Australia.
From a traditional Australian farm garden.
D. From a famous horticultural expert.
2 What is the "70/30 rule" in gardening
Use 70 percent of native plants and 30 percent of non - native plants.
Spend 70 percent of the time on easy - to - grow plants and 30 percent on difficult ones.
Plant 70 percent of "safe" plants and experiment with 30 percent of other plants.
D. Allocate 70 percent of the garden space to flowers and 30 percent to food plants.
3. According to Stephen Ryan, which of the following is related to the type of shade in a garden
A. The color of the plants.
B. The height of the plants.
C. The amount of direct sunlight.
D. The time of watering the plants.
4 What can we know about cottage - garden style
It has strict rules on plant - choosing and layout.
B. It only works in the UK.
C. It is no longer popular today.
D. It allows for flexibility in planting and design.
答案
1 B。根据 “Alexandra Campbell gets inspiration from an Australian cottage garden.” 以及 “Recently, Alexandra saw a modern cottage garden. Designer Tim Nolan created it around a weatherboard cottage in southern Australia.” 可知，Alexandra 是从澳大利亚南部的一个现代乡村花园获得灵感，选 B。
2 C。由 “Stephen also mentioned the '70/30 rule' for gardening. Use 70 percent'safe' plants, which are familiar and easy - to - grow ones, and then experiment with the other 30 percent.” 可知，“70/30 规则” 是指种植 70% 的 “安全” 植物（常见且易种植的），并用 30% 的其他植物进行试验，选 C。
3 C。依据 “According to horticultural expert Stephen Ryan, when choosing plants for a shady border in the garden, one needs to consider the type of shade. Full shade means less than three hours of direct sun a day, partial shade is three to six hours, and there is also morning and afternoon shade.” 可知，花园中荫蔽的类型与直射阳光的时长有关，选 C。
4 D。从 “In cottage - garden style, there are no strict rules. You can plant wherever you like, color - theme your garden or not, and still create a beautiful and charming garden.” 可知，乡村花园风格在种植和设计上具有灵活性，选 D。
Passage 2
Meet sisters Emily and Olivia Kilby, the creative minds behind Wheely Good Ceramics, a pottery business with a special mission.
In 2011, during a family holiday, thirteen - year - old Emily became paralyzed from the shoulders down due to spinal cord - swelling. Before this life - changing event, Emily was highly creative. But after the accident, she found it difficult to continue her artistic pursuits. "I didn't do art for years," she said.
Then, Emily came across a man on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick. Inspired, she began to experiment with painting ceramics by mouth. Her mother and Olivia encouraged her, recognizing the value of art as therapy. Emily found it a peaceful and fulfilling activity, though she struggled to find a suitable medium at first.
The first ceramic they made was a mug for their older sister, painted with blue butterflies, which held great meaning for the family.
Running the family business hasn't been easy for the two sisters. But they've found each other's support invaluable and have grown closer. "It's wonderful to do this as a team," Olivia says. "There are things we could do together that we couldn't do alone."
Wheely Good Ceramics is not just about pottery. It's also about disability rights. The sisters are passionate about raising awareness. "When people don't know much about disabilities, it's easy to make assumptions. It's not them being ignorant," Emily adds. "You can still do so many things with a disability. It's just about making adaptations." Through their social media presence, they are spreading their message of understanding and inclusion in the creative community.
1 What happened to Emily in 2011
She started Wheely Good Ceramics.
She became paralyzed from a spinal cord - swelling.
She won an award for her ceramic art.
D. She met a man on Instagram who taught her pottery.
2 What was the first ceramic made by Emily and Olivia
A vase with colorful flowers.
A plate with an abstract pattern.
A mug with blue butterflies.
D. A bowl with a unique shape.
3 What is the main goal of Wheely Good Ceramics besides making pottery
To make a large profit.
To promote disability rights and raise awareness.
To become famous in the art world.
D. To teach pottery skills to people with disabilities.
4 What can we learn from the sisters' story
People with disabilities can't engage in creative work.
Family support is important for those facing difficulties.
It's easy to run a family business.
D. Social media has no effect on promoting a business.
答案
1 B。根据原文 “In 2011, during a family holiday, thirteen - year - old Emily became paralyzed from the shoulders down due to spinal cord - swelling.” 可知，2011 年 Emily 因脊髓肿胀导致肩膀以下瘫痪，所以选 B。
2 C。从 “The first ceramic they made was a mug for their older sister, painted with blue butterflies, which held great meaning for the family.” 可知，她们制作的第一件陶瓷是一个画有蓝色蝴蝶的杯子，选 C。
3 B。依据 “Wheely Good Ceramics is not just about pottery. It's also about disability rights. The sisters are passionate about raising awareness.” 可知，除了制作陶器，Wheely Good Ceramics 的主要目标是促进残疾权利和提高人们的意识，选 B。
4 B。从文中姐妹俩相互支持经营生意以及 Emily 在家人鼓励下重新进行艺术创作可知，对于面临困难的人来说，家庭支持很重要，选 B。
Passage 3
Sisters Emily and Olivia Kilby are the driving forces behind Wheely Good Ceramics, a unique pottery business.
In 2011, during a family vacation, 13 - year - old Emily suffered a life - altering event. She became paralyzed from the shoulders down due to spinal cord - swelling. Previously, Emily was highly creative, but after the accident, she found it challenging to continue her artistic endeavors. “I didn't do art for years,” she recalled.
One day, Emily came across a man on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick. Inspired, she decided to experiment with painting ceramics using her mouth. Her mother and Olivia were her biggest cheerleaders, recognizing the therapeutic value of art for Emily.
The first ceramic piece they made was a mug for their older sister, adorned with blue butterflies. For the sisters, the butterflies held deep significance.
Running a family business is never a walk in the park, and for Emily and Olivia, it was no different. However, they found strength in each other. “It's great to work as a team,” Olivia said. “There are things we can achieve together that we couldn't alone.”
Wheely Good Ceramics is more than just a pottery business. It's a platform for promoting disability rights. The sisters are committed to raising awareness about disabilities. “People often make assumptions when they don't know much about disabilities. It's not that they're being mean - spirited,” Emily explained. “You can still lead a fulfilling life with a disability; it just requires some adaptations.” Through social media, they are spreading their message of inclusion and understanding in the creative community.
1 What led to Emily's paralysis
A car accident during a family trip.
Spinal cord - swelling during a family holiday.
An illness she contracted at school.
D. A fall while she was doing pottery.
2 What was the inspiration for Emily to start painting ceramics with her mouth A. Her mother's encouragement.
A man she saw on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick.
Her sister Olivia's suggestion.
D. The therapeutic value of art.
3 What does Wheely Good Ceramics aim to do besides making pottery
To become a well - known brand in the UK.
To teach pottery skills to people with disabilities.
To promote disability rights and raise awareness.
D. To make a large amount of profit.
4. What can we infer from the sisters' story
A. People with disabilities can't be creative.
B. Family support is crucial for those facing difficulties.
C. Running a business is easy for family members.
D. Social media has little impact on promoting a business.
答案
1 B。根据原文 “In 2011, during a family vacation, 13 - year - old Emily suffered a life - altering event. She became paralyzed from the shoulders down due to spinal cord - swelling.” 可知，Emily 是在家庭度假期间因脊髓肿胀而瘫痪的，所以选 B。
2 B。从 “One day, Emily came across a man on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick. Inspired, she decided to experiment with painting ceramics using her mouth.” 可知，Emily 开始用嘴绘制陶器的灵感来自于她在 Instagram 上看到的一个用嘴衔着棍子作画的人，选 B。
3 C。依据 “Wheely Good Ceramics is more than just a pottery business. It's a platform for promoting disability rights. The sisters are committed to raising awareness about disabilities.” 可知，Wheely Good Ceramics 除了制作陶器外，还旨在促进残疾权利和提高人们的意识，选 C。
4 B。从文中姐妹俩相互支持经营生意以及母亲对 Emily 的鼓励等内容可以推断出，对于面临困难的人来说，家庭支持是至关重要的，选 B。Passage 1
Alexandra Campbell gets inspiration from an Australian cottage garden. Cottage - garden style, which dates back to Victorian Britain, was originally about gardeners growing a mix of food and flowers on their own plots using plants native to their area.
Recently, Alexandra saw a modern cottage garden. Designer Tim Nolan created it around a weatherboard cottage in southern Australia. He adopted a color scheme that includes blue and grey with yellow and cream - yellow elements. There are plants like soft blue and grey salvias, artemisia, and nepeta, which contrast with yellow and cream - yellow kniphofia and erigeron.
According to horticultural expert Stephen Ryan, when choosing plants for a shady border in the garden, one needs to consider the type of shade. Full shade means less than three hours of direct sun a day, partial shade is three to six hours, and there is also morning and afternoon shade.
Stephen also mentioned the "70/30 rule" for gardening. Use 70 percent "safe" plants, which are familiar and easy - to - grow ones, and then experiment with the other 30 percent. If one focuses on the "safe" plants in a cottage - style garden, like the nepeta, eigeron, red valerian, lamb's ears, and some salvias in Tim's cottage, they can grow well in the UK. This principle can work for any type of gardening.
In cottage - garden style, there are no strict rules. You can plant wherever you like, color - theme your garden or not, and still create a beautiful and charming garden.
1 Where did Alexandra Campbell get inspiration
From a Victorian - style British garden.
From a modern cottage garden in southern Australia.
From a traditional Australian farm garden.
D. From a famous horticultural expert.
2 What is the "70/30 rule" in gardening
Use 70 percent of native plants and 30 percent of non - native plants.
Spend 70 percent of the time on easy - to - grow plants and 30 percent on difficult ones.
Plant 70 percent of "safe" plants and experiment with 30 percent of other plants.
D. Allocate 70 percent of the garden space to flowers and 30 percent to food plants.
3. According to Stephen Ryan, which of the following is related to the type of shade in a garden
A. The color of the plants.
B. The height of the plants.
C. The amount of direct sunlight.
D. The time of watering the plants.
4 What can we know about cottage - garden style
It has strict rules on plant - choosing and layout.
B. It only works in the UK.
C. It is no longer popular today.
D. It allows for flexibility in planting and design.
Passage 2
Meet sisters Emily and Olivia Kilby, the creative minds behind Wheely Good Ceramics, a pottery business with a special mission.
In 2011, during a family holiday, thirteen - year - old Emily became paralyzed from the shoulders down due to spinal cord - swelling. Before this life - changing event, Emily was highly creative. But after the accident, she found it difficult to continue her artistic pursuits. "I didn't do art for years," she said.
Then, Emily came across a man on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick. Inspired, she began to experiment with painting ceramics by mouth. Her mother and Olivia encouraged her, recognizing the value of art as therapy. Emily found it a peaceful and fulfilling activity, though she struggled to find a suitable medium at first.
The first ceramic they made was a mug for their older sister, painted with blue butterflies, which held great meaning for the family.
Running the family business hasn't been easy for the two sisters. But they've found each other's support invaluable and have grown closer. "It's wonderful to do this as a team," Olivia says. "There are things we could do together that we couldn't do alone."
Wheely Good Ceramics is not just about pottery. It's also about disability rights. The sisters are passionate about raising awareness. "When people don't know much about disabilities, it's easy to make assumptions. It's not them being ignorant," Emily adds. "You can still do so many things with a disability. It's just about making adaptations." Through their social media presence, they are spreading their message of understanding and inclusion in the creative community.
1 What happened to Emily in 2011
She started Wheely Good Ceramics.
She became paralyzed from a spinal cord - swelling.
She won an award for her ceramic art.
D. She met a man on Instagram who taught her pottery.
2 What was the first ceramic made by Emily and Olivia
A vase with colorful flowers.
A plate with an abstract pattern.
A mug with blue butterflies.
D. A bowl with a unique shape.
3 What is the main goal of Wheely Good Ceramics besides making pottery
To make a large profit.
To promote disability rights and raise awareness.
To become famous in the art world.
D. To teach pottery skills to people with disabilities.
4 What can we learn from the sisters' story
People with disabilities can't engage in creative work.
Family support is important for those facing difficulties.
It's easy to run a family business.
D. Social media has no effect on promoting a business.
Passage 3
Sisters Emily and Olivia Kilby are the driving forces behind Wheely Good Ceramics, a unique pottery business.
In 2011, during a family vacation, 13 - year - old Emily suffered a life - altering event. She became paralyzed from the shoulders down due to spinal cord - swelling. Previously, Emily was highly creative, but after the accident, she found it challenging to continue her artistic endeavors. “I didn't do art for years,” she recalled.
One day, Emily came across a man on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick. Inspired, she decided to experiment with painting ceramics using her mouth. Her mother and Olivia were her biggest cheerleaders, recognizing the therapeutic value of art for Emily.
The first ceramic piece they made was a mug for their older sister, adorned with blue butterflies. For the sisters, the butterflies held deep significance.
Running a family business is never a walk in the park, and for Emily and Olivia, it was no different. However, they found strength in each other. “It's great to work as a team,” Olivia said. “There are things we can achieve together that we couldn't alone.”
Wheely Good Ceramics is more than just a pottery business. It's a platform for promoting disability rights. The sisters are committed to raising awareness about disabilities. “People often make assumptions when they don't know much about disabilities. It's not that they're being mean - spirited,” Emily explained. “You can still lead a fulfilling life with a disability; it just requires some adaptations.” Through social media, they are spreading their message of inclusion and understanding in the creative community.
1 What led to Emily's paralysis
A car accident during a family trip.
Spinal cord - swelling during a family holiday.
An illness she contracted at school.
D. A fall while she was doing pottery.
2 What was the inspiration for Emily to start painting ceramics with her mouth A. Her mother's encouragement.
A man she saw on Instagram painting with a mouth - stick.
Her sister Olivia's suggestion.
D. The therapeutic value of art.
3 What does Wheely Good Ceramics aim to do besides making pottery
To become a well - known brand in the UK.
To teach pottery skills to people with disabilities.
To promote disability rights and raise awareness.
D. To make a large amount of profit.
4. What can we infer from the sisters' story
A. People with disabilities can't be creative.
B. Family support is crucial for those facing difficulties.
C. Running a business is easy for family members.
D. Social media has little impact on promoting a business.
