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2023届辽宁省部分重点中学协作体高考模拟考试
英 语 试 卷
第一命题校:大连市第八中学 李颖
第二命题校:辽宁省实验中学 刘艳君
参与命题校: 大连市普兰店区第二中学 朱美红
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)
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Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds, which can grow into plants if harvested and stored correctly. Here is how to collect and save seeds from some common homegrown crops.
Lettuce
At the end of the growing season, lettuce plants will grow a flower that will develop seed heads. When they are dry, remove the stem. Put the seed heads in a paper bag and shake. The seeds will come off the flower and fall to the bottom of the bag.
Basil
When plants bolt at the end of the season, permit flowers to remain until they fade completely. Clip them off and place them in a sieve (筛子). Then use fingers to push them against the bottom of the sieve to separate the tiny seeds from flowers.
Peppers
Choose the best-looking pepper until the plant is overripe and wrinkled. Slice it in half and remove the seeds. Spread seeds on thick paper and let them dry in a warm place. Do not put them in direct sunlight. Shake the seeds around from time to time to ensure even drying.
Eggplant
Permit an eggplant to over-ripen and harden. Cut it open, remove its seeds and place them in a bowl of water. Stir the water to wash off sticky things. Then use a cloth to dry the seeds gently. Leave the seeds on a piece of cloth, shaking every day, until completely dry.
Carrots
Carrot plants produce seeds only in their second year. When the flowers dry on the plant, remove the seeds stalk from the top, and store them in a cool, dry place in a paper bag for two weeks. Then shake the bag to separate the seeds. Blow off the chaff (谷壳) and leave the seeds.
Green beans
To get green bean seeds, leave developing pods on one plant until they are completely dried and brown. Next, cut the pods off the plant and place them in a cool, dark spot to dry further. Later, remove the seeds and spread them on cloth. Let them harden there for a few