八年级英语早读阅读理解训练 Plant Daddy 课件（共14张PPT）+课文原文

目 录 CONTENTS 1 2 Pre-reading While reading Reading tasks Language points Practice 3 After reading * What hobby do you have? How do you work for your hobby? Plant Daddy A 30-year-old man from California, USA has been nicknamed “Plant Daddy” because of his passion for plants. In fact, he loves plants so much that he prefers having them around his place to having people. Cyril Sontillano has spent more than $5,000 buying over 200 different kinds of plants for his house. Now his house looks like a botanical paradise like no other! Cyril said that he buys at least 1 or 2 plants every week. Now he has a collection of over 300 indoor and 70 outdoor plants. Of course, it takes a lot of work to take care of the plants. Cyril spends about half an hour each weekday working on his plants and also admiring new growth and flowers. On weekends, it takes him around 2 to 3 hours to look after them and to take photos and record videos of them. Cyril refuses to leave town for more than a week at a time, and gets family and friends to check in on his growing plants if he has an overnight stay somewhere else. “Having plants around me is just relaxing,” said Cyril. “They allow me to be creative and encourage me to be patient ...” Cyril often shares photos and videos of his plants online and now he has over 92,000 followers. He has high hopes for the future. “I sincerely hope to continue with my passion. ... Along the way I want to improve myself to become the best version of me and maximize my potential as a creator and an artist.” While reading Complete the sentences. 1. Cyril has been nicknamed “_____________” because of his passion for plants. 2. Cyril has spent more than _____________ buying plants for his house. 3. Cyril asks his ________________ to look after his plants when he stays somewhere else overnight. Reading tasks Plant Daddy family and friends $5,000 Choose the correct answer. ( )1. How many plants does Cyril have? A. About 200. B. Over