Spring is usually prime food time for some 1,200 polar bears along Canada's Hudson Bay. Ea

tennis is usually regarded as a winter and spring sport. ()

A、the spring

B、springs

C、spring

D、a spring

A.sets

B.set

C.seting

D.seted

People usually _______ spring with sunshine and flowers.

A、regard

B、imagine

C、welcome

D、connect

An ocean towing bridle whose legs are equal length, but too short, may ______.

A.fail to provide spring in the hawser

B.cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg

C.cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads

D.None of the above

ays of festivals.China has seven legal holidays in a year, including New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Day and National Day.Employees have 5 to 15 days of paid annual leave.Students and teachers have summer and winter vacations for about three months.The summer vacation in China generally starts around July 1st and ends around August 31st, and the winter vacation usually falls on January or February according to the date of the Spring Festival.

a wonderful place for sightseeing both for travelers from China and abroad.Facing the Bohai Sea, Tianjin possesses a semi-moist continental monsoon climate.It has four distinctive seasons and each season has its own beauty to explore.

Tianjin’s spring begins from late March to early May.It is pleasant and suitable for traveling.Taking a hike on Mount Panshan in Jixian County is a good choice in this season.Early April is also a good time for travelers to pay a visit to the ancient town of Yangliuqing.However, occasionally there may be windy days or even sandstorms.

Summer in Tianjin is usually from mid-May to the end of August when it is very hot and damp.The temperature can reach as high as 35°C.The rainy season from June to August generates 75% of the year’s total rainfall.July tends to be the wettest month in this city, but there are still lots of things to do for fun.Travelers can choose to go to the seaside or visit the biggest man-made port in China.It is located in the district of Tanggu, which is no more than one hour drive from downtown.As well, the annual Tianjin Beer Festival is held in July.

The best time to visit Tianjin is September and October, as autumn is very pleasant with a mild temperature, and it is the right time to enjoy the brilliant(灿烂的) red, yellow and green leaves on Huangyaguan Great Wall.

In November, Tianjin slowly turns to winter, and the first snow usually falls during this month.The average low and high temperatures are -2°C and 16°C, respectively.January can be rather chilly and accompanied by piercing winds at times.The maximum temperature is 6°C and it can get down to as low as -15°C.Winter in this city is very dry and windy.On sunny days, however, shopping will be an ideal choice for visitors, as the city is less crowded and attractive discounts are available.Foreigners are fond of Ancient Culture Street.There they can find a wide variety of cultural Chinese items, such as calligraphy brushes, tea pots and all kinds of traditional handicrafts.

1.What beautiful tourist attractions and natural sceneries are mentioned in the passage？

2.What time is the rainy season of Tianjin？

3.Where is the biggest man-made port in China located？

4.What is the ideal place for visitors to travel in autumn？

5.Which month is the coldest in Tianjin？ What is the lowest temperature？

nto a meaningful activity. Having vegetables in the backyard makes home gardening appealing for many people. In addition, vegetable gardening provides exercise and fun for both urban and suburban families.

Vegetable gardeners agree that many home-grown vegetables are superior to those purchased from markets. From spring through late fall, a well-planned and well-kept garden can provide a supply of fresh vegetables, thus increasing the nutrition of the family diet.

Freezers make it possible to keep some of the vegetables to be enjoyed at a later date. Other vegetables can be stored for a few months in a cool area.

Although the money spent for a garden may be little, one cannot escape the fact that gardening requires hard work and time. Many of the gardening tasks must be performed at times that are most inconvenient. Not doing jobs that should be done on a regular basis may result in failure and a negative feeling toward gardening.

One should not plant a garden that is too large for him to care for. A small, well-kept garden is more enjoyable and profitable than a large neglected one. Vegetables do well in full sunlight and need at least five or six hours of sun during the middle of the day. Too much shading results in poor plants and few vegetables. If possible, the garden should be near the house, so the gardener can work in it whenever they are free.

Soils for vegetables should be easily broken up and porous (多孔的) for quick water drainage and good aeration(透气). Usually the home owner has little choice in the type he can choose.

Fortunately, many vegetables can be grown on poor soils if the soils are properly prepared.

Many people find home gardening______.

A．expensive and boring

B．interesting and enjoyable

C．time consuming and inconvenient

D．neither interesting nor enjoyable