Part Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)
Section A (10 marks) 
　　Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. 
　　Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
　　Understanding the basic tips on growing grass will help you create a healthy and green lawn. If you plan the right variety at the right time and in the right place, you’ll achieve success.
　　Autumn is the ideal growing season for the majority of grass varieties. Prepare the soil in this season as you do for any other plant. Based on the type of grass that you have chosen, the nutrient requirements may differ. For poor soil that is lack of essential plant nutrients, you can supply it with some organic fertilizer.
　　To grow grass successfully, make sure you select the correct variety that will adapt to the soil conditions of your area and to the growing location. You can choose the American shade grass variety or native grass varieties.
　　The sowing of grass can be done on bare soil or on an existing lawn. After sowing the grass seeds, cover them with a layer of top soil to quicken the germination (萌芽) process. In the first few weeks, you should irrigate the area every other day. Reduce the watering frequency after the grass has germinated. The addition of proper fertilizers at the right time is necessary for the healthy growth of grass. In the case of grass growing in shady environments, limit the use of fertilizers.
　　Weed control is another important tip for growing grass. The presence of weeds in grass growing areas leads to competition for water and nutrients, thus resulting in the poor growth of the planted grass. Hence, in order to avoid this condition, ensure that you remove the weeds regularly.
　　Lastly, one should also watch out for the presence of diseases and pests around the grass growing site in order to preserve the beauty of the lawn.
　　　　　　　　　　　　Advice on How     71    
I. Rule of thumb 
　★plant the right variety at the right time and in the right place 
II.    72   
　★choose the soil in    73   , which is the ideal grass growing season
　★add organic fertilizer to poor soil lacking essential plant nutrients
III. Grass variety
　★select the correct variety    74    the soil condition and growing location
IV. Sowing
　★sow grass seeds over soil and cover them with a layer of top soil to make the grass seeds   75  
V.    76    and Fertilization
　★irrigate the area every other day and reduce the watering frequency after germination
　★   77    proper fertilizers but limit the use of fertilizers in shady locations
VI.    78   
　★remove weeds regularly to    79    competition for water and nutrients
VII. Disease control
　★    80    to the presence of diseases and pests to preserve the beauty of the lawn

Section B (10 marks)
　　Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.
　　Across the world, mobile phones are very popular with young people. They think that the phones are more than a means of communication — having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
　　The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has worried some health professionals. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people will suffer from health problems because of the use of mobile phones. But mobile phone companies say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for health.
　　On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the tissue (组织) of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age due to the fact that he couldn’t remember even simple tasks. The man had been talking on his mobile phone for about six hours a day for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use. 
　　What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
　　As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it is better to use mobile phones less often. Use a normal phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. So, for now, it is wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
81. Why do young people buy mobile phones according to the passage? 
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82. Why did the salesman mentioned in the passage retire young?
                                                   (No more than 7 words) (2 marks)
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83. What do the manufacturing companies think of the safety issue of mobile phones?
                                                   (No more than 14 words) (3 marks)
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84. What’s the purpose of the author’s writing this passage?   (No more than 11 words) (3 marks)                                             
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Section C (25 marks)
   Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in English. 
　　In an English competition, you are required to write an article according to the picture below. Look at the picture carefully and write down how you understand it.

注意：
　1、描述图片主要内容，谈谈你的理解及看法；
   2、词数不少于120个；
   3、文中不能出现考生的具体信息。
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