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[单项选择] The trees arrived by post, a half-open parcel. They were thin-and straight, rather like arrows but with shiny leaves at one end and muddy roots at the other. Terry and his father took them down the garden and planted them in their prepared places. Terry had great hopes of the middle tree, now set in the memorial spot where Herry, his cat, run over, had been laid to rest a year before. The pine trees made an avenue down one side of the garden, where there was already a fifteen-foot stone wall between the garden and the back-yards of the Jenkins Street houses.
"Why do we want a row of trees as well as a wall " Terry asked his father.
His father said, " For privacy. These trees grow very thickly.
His father’’s love of privacy often puzzled Terry, who was not one to keep himself to himself, but he could see part of the point here. The houses in Jenkins Street were on higher ground. His friend Leslie lived in number twelve, and Leslie had only to stand on a box to see ri
A. protection of environment
B. relationship between neighbors
C. generation gap
D. cause of jealousy
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Healthy trees are important to us all. Trees provide shade, beauty, and homes for wildlife. Trees give us products like paper and wood. Trees can give us all these only if they are healthy. They must be well cared for to remain healthy.
Your trees’ trouble may be you yourself. People spend much time and money to plant and maintain trees. Trees improve the looks of homes, parks, business, and public buildings. Yet, people who love trees the most may be the ones who cause them injury. Of course, they do not do this on purpose. They are most likely not aware of the kinds of things that injure trees. There are many people-caused tree injuries. You should become aware of them and avoid them. Learn the things that can help to keep your trees healthy.
Healthy trees are beautiful. They make our world a pleasant place to live ill. Unhealthy trees are not as beautiful. They make our world less pleasant. Healthy trees help to cool and clean the air. They can even deade
A. beautiful
B. old
C. healthy
D. young