Music has a great effect on everyone. But does music affect plants, too? People have been experimenting with music for almost three decades. From school-level projects to higher-level scientific experiments, the effect of music on plants has been a confusing and debatable topic.
We know music is sound and sound is nothing more than a wave. Plant growth is a result of the cell division that takes place within the cells. But why is music associated with plant growth? In humans, music has a strong effect on our health and mood, and over the years, people have claimed that the same effect has been observed on plants, too. Plants are sensitive by nature, and many people claim that they have feelings just as humans do. There are stories about plants shedding tears. Although scientists do not support these as facts, these myths have led them to take up various experiments on plants.
Various studies have proved that plants respond to acoustic (音响的) energy. It increases their rate of growth and their size, and influences their overall health. Dan Carlson, after a thorough study over a span of many years, has reached a conclusion that music helps plants absorb nutrients(养分) more efficiently.
It took Dan about fifteen years to develop a foliage spray (叶面喷剂) that is used beneficially with the sound frequencies. Carlson calls this spray “Sonic Bloom”. His findings have proved to be beneficial for countless farmers and have resulted in－according to Guinness Book of World Records－the largest indoor plant on record.
The Purple Passion was treated with the Sonic Bloom process. It grew to be 1,300 feet tall and was alive even after 25 years. Its normal lifespan(寿命), however, is 18 months and it grows not more than 18 feet tall. The book, Secret of the Soil, writes about Sonic Bloom and its results. Sonic Bloom is also sold in the market.
1.What inspired scientists to experiment with plants?
A. The effects of music on humans.
B. Plants are sensitive by nature.
C. The cell division taking place within the cells.
D. People’s debatable opinion of the effect music has on plants.
2.What is the main idea of Para. 3?
A. Nutrients are important to plants.
B. Music can have some good effects on plants.
C. How the rate of growth of plants can be improved.
D. What kinds of music can contribute to the growth of plants.
3.What did Dan Carlson develop?
A. A spray called “Sonic Bloom”.
B. A method to grow larger plants.
C. A special plant that grows very fast.
D. Acoustic energy that plants respond to
4.Why is the Purple Passion included in Guinness Book of World Records?
A. It is the oldest indoor plant.
B. It is the largest indoor plant.
C. It gives off the most pleasant smell.
D. It can grow in the toughest conditions.
Get ready to fill your days full of fun and adventure. West Dorset, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is always a place to go and there is always something going on. The following are some of the star attractions.
Mapperton House &Gardens
Impressive valley gardens surrounded by wooded landscape.
Gardens open: Daily 11am---5pm except Saturdays, March to October included.
Booking through Tel: (01308) 862645 or www.mapperton.com
Bridport Museum
Local history museum detailing the town’s famous rope and net trade with additional changing temporary displays. We also have a year round Local History Gentre nearby where you can complete local and family history research.
Open: Monday-Saturday, April to October included.
Booking through Tel: (01308)458703 or www.bridportmuseum.co.uk
Furleigh Estate Wine Tours
Vineyard and winery, producers of the UK’s most outstanding sparkling wine. Come and see how the 2016 Winemaker of the Year makes wine.
Open for sales: 11am-4pm Fridays and Saturdays, tours at 2 pm
Booking through Tel: (01308)488991 or www.furleighestate.co.uk
Email: info@furleigliestate.co.uk
Old Crown Court and Cells
Experience two hundred years of shocking crime and punishment. Location of Tolpuddle Martyrs’
trial. Tours of court room and cells on selected afternoons mid-July to end August.
Open: Monday-Friday, March to September included.
Booking through www.visit-dorset.com
For all the latest information about attractions including opening times, prices and also some great discounts and special offers, please go to www.visit-dorset.com.
1.Where can you learn about wine making?
A. At Mapperton House & Gardens B. At Old Crown Court and Cells
C. At Bridport Museum D. At Furleigh Estate
2.Which website should you visit if you want to get a good price?
A. www.furleighestate.co.uk B. www.visit-dorset.com.
C. www.bridportmuseum.co.uk D. www.mapperton.com
3.On what day of the week can you visit all the four places?
A. Monday B. Tuesday
C. Friday D. Saturday
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1.In order to conquer the disease, he has made a s _______ of experiments in the lab.
2.The man saved the girl from the fire and her mother was very g_______.
3.Both sides are looking for ways to_______ (解决) their differences.
4.One of the most valuable i _______ on show will be a Picasso painting.
5.The country’s main problems are largely because of the weakness of economic _______ (复苏).
6.As you go further, you will notice a g_______ change in climate.
7.If you learn words in pairs the_______ (词汇) learning process becomes a lot faster.
8.When we travel abroad, passports are frequently used to prove our _______ (身份).
9.Passengers are r _______ to read all the tips concerning safety rules.
10._______ (基于) an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.
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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用(＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。
Dear Sir,
I have learned that some volunteers are wanting in our School English Association. So I am eagerly to be one of them to introduce Chinese culture for students from other countries. Meanwhile, it is a good chance for me to learn the school life at my age in western countries.
As an excellent student, among the top 5 in my class, I am good at the English, especially speaking English, which makes easy for me to communicate with students from foreign countries. What’s more, last year my family receive an exchange student as a host family, which gave me a chance to get some relevant experiences. So I’m sure as I’m equal to the job.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
Are zoos necessary, 1.. are they only bad to the animals? This is 2. question that causes disagreement among many animal experts. Some, we may just call them Group A, believe that 3. (place) animals in a zoo does harm to them. These people think that all animals should be protected from being hunted too much and4. (leave) in their native land. They also advise people to 5. (educate) to know more about animals in the wild. Other experts of Group B think 6.(different). They say modern zoos are designed very closely to the natural environment . One of their strongest arguments is that certain species, 7. as the panda from China and the white tiger from India 8. not only protected from uncontrolled killing but can give babies under 9. (protect) and in that way they may be saved 10. dying out.
When I was boarding a bus, I saw a young black woman standing in line. As we climbed on, she _______ the silver bracelet (手镯) I was wearing.
“I like your bracelet,” she said.
“Thanks. I bought it in Mexico recently.” I_______.
She told me that this thin silver chain was _______ the type of bracelet she’d been looking for. I _______ to give it to her.
“Oh, no, I couldn’t” was her _______ answer.
“It’s okay.” I comforted her, “It wasn’t expensive.” “Maybe I can _______ it from you,” she suggested.
“Look,” I said, “what would be_______ fun – buying a bracelet from a total stranger or receiving a _______ from a total stranger?”
She _______ that the gift would be much better. I took the bracelet off my wrist and put it on hers. It looked great. _______ the bus, the _______ woman handed me a piece of note. I thanked her and _______ it in my pocket. A few hours later I remembered the paper_______ read it. In pencil she had written:
Dear Miss,
Today was a(n) _______ day for me. You see, I am going out into the world without the _______ of my family to see _______ it is like. Soon I will be going off to college, and today I am trying being _______ away from home. Thank you so much for being the first person I was to _______. God bless you.
I have her _______, which has been one of my favorite possessions (财产), _______ on my wall.
1.A. observed B. examined C. glanced D. noticed
2.A. explained B. added C. told D. spoke
3.A. only B. just C. ever D. even
4.A. provided B. presented C. offered D. supplied
5.A. immediate B. positive C. honest D. serious
6.A. borrow B. buy C. get D. rent
7.A. much B. ver C. pretty D. more
8.A. gift B. favor C. share D. benefit
9.A. explained B. suggested C. admitted D. told
10.A. Getting on B. Getting off C. Getting into D. Getting to
11.A. old B. beautiful C. ugly D. young
12.A. place B. packed C. lay D. reached
13.A. then B. and C. but D. or
14.A. strange B. pleasant C. important D. normal
15.A. message B. money C. roof D. aid
16.A. who B. how C. which D. what
17.A. on my own B. of my own C. to my own D. in my own
18.A. know B. appreciate C. communicate D. meet
19.A. tip B. word C. note D. notice
20.A. hanged up B. turned in C. put up D. fitted in
