Question

    Giving a gift that will stand the test of time is always a challenge,but giving plants is one way to try.Whatever type of plant you choose,it’s sure to last longer than cut flowers1.

The most important thing to consider is where it will live.If your friend’s place is bright and sunny,a succulent(多肉植物)makes sense. 2.Succulents naturally grow in desert-like environments,while orchids(兰花)grow in damp forests.

3.It can help you understand what conditions it prefers.So,while picking out plant gifts,ask the salesperson for more information to ensure what you choose is a match for where it will end up.

Whatever plant you choose,make peace with the fact that it may or may not survive.After all,a house’s inside is pretty dissimilar to where that plant naturally grows.So we can all only do our best.4.If their leaves dry up,they’re not getting enough water.If they’re reaching their leaves toward the light,they may need more of it.So offer that advice to your friend,and then let it go.

If you have a plant-interested friend on your gift list,why not choose a plant which is easy to keep alive in his place and looks lovely?You don’t need to wrap it,as a simple bow is  enough.5.It’s a way to ensure your gift gets a good start in life.

A.You can always put them inside a paper bag.

B.But you can consider giving a nice pot and bag of soil.

C.Knowing the natural history of a plant is equally important.

D.Even relatively experienced green thumbs sometimes lose

E.The key is to pay attention to plants-really look at them each day..

F.If you want to choose plants as gifts,the ideas below will help you on your way.

G.If your friend has a cool home with no direct sun,an orchid is probably a better choice.

Answer

1.F

2.G

3.C

4.E

5.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要描述了如何选择把植物作为礼物的建议。

1.结合填空处所处的情境及下文给出的送植物做礼物的建议，可以看出此处是作为承上启下的作用。所以要总说引出下文的建议的句子。故选F项。

2.前文讲到，如果你朋友家阳光明媚，那多肉植物就说得通了。后文讲到兰花生长在潮湿的森林中。可以得出此处讲的是环境潮湿的一种情况。结合选项看，只有G符合题意。故选G项。

3.本句为段落的中心句，由后文讲到在挑选植物礼物时，向销售人员询问更多信息，以确保你选择的礼物与最终的结果相匹配。可以看出，买植物做礼物之前了解关于该植物的信息是必要的。对比选项可以看出，只有C项符合题意。故选C项。

4.由后文：If their leaves dry up,they’re not getting enough water.If they’re reaching their leaves toward the light,they may need more of it.可以看出，植物是否需要浇水和阳光，通过观察植物本身的特点就可以得出。所以，前面的句子应该是对这两句做总说。结合选项，只有E项符合。故选E项。

5.通过前一个句子：You don’t need to wrap it,as a simple bow is enough.你不需要把它包起来，一个简单的蝴蝶结就足够了，讲的是送植物为礼物的简单方式，后一句It’s a way to ensure your gift gets a good start in life.这是一种确保你的天赋，在生活中有个好的开始的方法。讲的也是方法，所以空白处讲的同样是一种方式，对比答案发现只有B项符合题意。故选B项。