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Period 5　 课文整体教学(Developing ideas)
Ⅰ．文章大意
What is the main idea of the passage
A．Amazing gardening．
B．History about gardening．
C．The benefits of gardening．
D．British enthusiasm for gardening．
Ⅱ．篇章结构
1．From paragraph 1，we can learn ________．
A．the whole world looks like a real garden
B．all rich people in Britain have gardens
C．many British people's fingers are green
D．homes with gardens were built before at first
2．What do we know the love of gardening in Britain
A．Children like to see the tallest flowers．
B．Only experts can enter the competitions．
C．People enjoy working in their gardens．
D．People can find a place to plant flowers．
3．Why do people turn their rooftops into gardens
A．The flowers on the rooftops are more beautiful．
B．The space that can be used is limited．
C．Too many people are waiting for the place．
D．The flowers on the rooftops improve the air quality．
4．Where can you find the passage
A．A science book．　　　 B．A magazine．
C．A flower book． D．A leaflet．
1．What are the benefits of gardening
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2．In what ways do people bring nature to their life
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Ⅰ．一词多义/熟词生义
1．branch n．树枝；分支，分部 v．分岔
①(教材原句)And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass，some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them． ____________
②His company is developing so rapidly that he has set up several branches in other big cities． ____________
③The accident happened where the road branches． ____________
2．I paid the rent at the beginning of every month． ____________
Ⅱ．词块积累
1．________________ 带有花园的房子
2．________________ 绿手指(意为擅长园艺)
3．________________ 参与比赛
4．________________ 坐在树下
5．________________ 改善空气质量
6．________________ 业余活动
7．________________ 与大自然融为一体
8．________________ 花些时间
Ⅲ．写作佳句
1．If you look the right way，you can see that ____________________．
如果从合适的角度去欣赏，你会发现整个世界就是一个花园。
2．For many people in the UK，________________________________．
对于许多英国人来说，花园就是他们的私密世界。
3．And while many Brits __________________ spending their Sunday cutting the grass，some are happy________________________________________．
虽然许多英国人认为锄草是周日最棒的活动，但也有的人只要能坐在树下享受周围世界的美丽就心满意足了。
4．________________the environment，gardening is also good for the soul．
除了能改善环境，园艺还能净化心灵。
Ⅳ．长难语句
1．Today，millions of Brits like to say that they have “green fingers”，with around half the population spending their free time gardening．
[分析]　本句是一个复合句，say后是that引导的________，with around half the population spending their free time gardening为with复合结构作________。
[翻译]　_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2．Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things．
[分析]　本句是一个简单句，without outside space为介词短语作定语，修饰________，on which to grow things为“介词＋关系代词＋不定式”作定语，相当于定语从句on which they can grow things，修饰________。
[翻译]　_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Ⅴ．课文语法填空
The book The Secret Garden，first 1．________(publish) in 1911，inspires people to plant flowers．But at that time，only a few people had enough money 2．____________(have) gardens．Very soon after this，many houses began to 3．____________(build) with gardens and today many British people are proud of their “green fingers”．In spring，children like to plant sunflowers and wait to find the 4．________(tall) one．Some people spend much time 5．________(grow) their vegetables to enter into competitions．However，6．________(limit) space has led to people in cities looking for new solutions．Some rent small pieces of land 7．________ which they grow things．Today there are over 4，000 people in London 8．________(wait) for such pieces of land．Others even turn their rooftops and walls 9．________ private gardens．These gardens not only help make the cities greener and improve air quality but also are good 10．________ the soul．
1．(教材原句)But in cities，limited space has led to people looking for new solutions．
*limited adj．有限的(limit v．限制n．限制；范围；界限；unlimited/limitless adj．无限的)
(1)limit...to...　　　 把……限制到……
(2)set a limit to... 对……规定限度
within the limits of... 在……范围内
beyond the limit 超过限度
单句语法填空/单句写作
①In my opinion，in order to experience a pleasant trip，you had better set a limit ________ the expense of your trip．
②Born into a poor family，he only received ________(limit) education．
③(应用文写作之征文通知)要求你的文章限制在800词以内。你的文章如果超过限度，将不被录用。
You are required to ____________ 800 words．If your essay is ____________，it won't be accepted．
2．(教材原句)And if you're in any doubt about this，take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden：“Where you tend a rose...A thistle cannot grow．”
*in doubt怀疑，不确定
(1)in doubt about　　 对……有疑问
without doubt 毫无疑问；一定
no doubt 无疑；确实
(2)doubt sth．/that 怀疑，不相信(用于否定句中)
doubt whether/if 怀疑，不确定(用于肯定句中)
(3)have doubt about/whether/if...　 怀疑……
have no doubt about/that... 不怀疑……
There is no doubt that... 毫无疑问……
There is some doubt whether... 尚有疑问……
(4)doubtful adj． 怀疑的
单句语法填空/单句写作
①We don't doubt ________ he will give us much help，but we do doubt ____________ he will come on time．
②It is ________(doubt) whether the old man will recover from the operation．
③毫无疑问，日常锻炼对你的健康非常有益。
________________ daily exercise is of great benefit to your health．
3．(教材原句)And if you're in any doubt about this，take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden：“Where you tend a rose...A thistle cannot grow．”
*reflect on/upon沉思，思考
(1)reflect v．　　　　 反射；思考
reflect...in... 在……中反映出/映照出……
(2)reflection n． 反射；反映；思考
on reflection 经过反思
单句语法填空/句式升级
①On seeing the smoke and ________(reflect) of flames，she pushed the emergency call button，called 119，and attempted to get out of her bedroom．
②It seems beautiful that the tall buildings ____________(reflect) in the lake around which there are many trees．
③When she reflected on her volunteer experience，Tina felt proud of what she managed to achieve together with her local colleagues．
→________________________，Tina felt proud of what she managed to achieve together with her local colleagues．(动词-ing形式作状语)
4．(教材原句)What are the benefits of gardening
*benefit n．好处，益处 v．使受益；得益于(beneficial adj．有利的，有用的)
(1)benefit from　　 从……中受益；得益于
be of benefit to 对……有益
for the benefit of 为了……的利益
(2) be beneficial to 对……有益
单句语法填空/一句多译
①It was ________ the benefit of your company that we did that．
②As teenagers，we should attach great importance to reading，________ which we can benefit a great deal．
③(应用文写作之活动介绍)上周末，我参加了一项“了解我们身边的植物”的活动，对我们学生来说是非常有益的。
→Last weekend，I took part in an event “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us”，which ________________________．(benefit n．)
→Last weekend，I took part in an event “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us”，which ________________________．(benefit v．)
→Last weekend，I took part in an event “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us”，which ________________________．(beneficial)
词汇 1．expert adj．内行的，专家的 2．as well as 除……之外；和；同(一样也)； 既……又……
微练 1．Known as the “Father of Hybrid Rice”，Yuan Longping is recognised as one of the world's leading scientists who are expert ____________ agriculture． 2．As well as ________(know) some Russian，she speaks Chinese well．
(教材原句)And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass，some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them．
*“否定词＋比较级”表示最高级含义
表示最高级含义的常用句型还有：
(1)完成时＋never＋
(2)比较级＋than＋
(3)never/not＋enough/too...“再……也不为过；越……越……”
单句写作/一句多译
①(应用文写作之演讲稿)对于每个人来说，没有什么比健康的身体更珍贵了。
As for everyone，_______________________________________________________
a healthy body．
②当过马路时，你再小心也不为过。
You can ________________ while crossing the street．
③事实证明，广东的人口比中国其他任何一个省份都多。
→It can be proved that Guangdong has more people than ____________________ in China．
→It can be proved that Guangdong has more people than ________________ in China．
→It can be proved that Guangdong has more people than ________________ in China．
①publish v．出版
②millions of数以百万计的
③green fingers绿手指(意为擅长园艺)
④spend time(in) doing sth．花时间做某事
⑤sunflower n．向日葵
⑥expert adj．内行的，专家的
⑦gardener n．园丁，园艺爱好者
⑧corner n．角落；区域，地区
⑨enter v．报名参加
enter into competitions 参加比赛
⑩branch n．树枝
limited adj．有限的
lead to 导致
lead to sb．doing sth．导致某人做某事
rent v．租用，租借
rooftop n．屋顶
as well as 和……一样；除了
be good for 对……有益
free-time activity 业余活动
allow...to do sth．允许……做某事
be at one with 与……一致，
与……融为一体
in doubt 怀疑，不确定
take a moment 花些时间
reflect on 沉思，思考
line n．歌词，诗行
tend v．照料
thistle n．蓟
A Love of Gardening
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden．”[1] These words come from the author of the book The Secret Garden，first published① in 1911[2]．At that time，only the very rich in Britain had gardens．Very soon after this，homes with gardens began to be built．This is what started the British love of gardening[3]! Today，millions of② Brits like to say that they have “green fingers③”， with around half the population spending their free time gardening④[4]．
[1] If引导条件状语从句；that引导的是宾语从句，作see的宾语。
[2]过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰The Secret Garden。
[3]what引导的是表语从句。
[4]“with＋宾语＋动词-ing形式”的with复合结构在句中作状语。
For many people in the UK，their garden is their own private world．Each spring，children plant sunflowers⑤ and wait to see which one is the tallest[5]．Expert⑥ gardeners⑦ know just the right corner⑧ for roses，and others spend hours trying to grow perfect vegetables to enter⑨ into competitions．And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass[6]，some are happy just to sit under the branches⑩ of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them．
[5]which引导宾语从句，作see的宾语。
[6]while意为“尽管，虽然”，引导让步状语从句，其中nothing better than为“否定词＋比较级”表示最高级含义。
But in cities，limited space has led to people looking for new solutions．Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things[7]．Today，there are over 4，000 people in London waiting for such pieces of land[8]．One recent idea has been to turn rooftops and walls into private gardens．These gardens have helped make the cities greener[9] and improve air quality．
[7]“介词＋关系代词＋不定式”作定语相当于定语从句on which they can grow things，修饰其前的land。
[8]动词-ing形式短语作后置定语，修饰over 4，000 people。
[9]“make＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
As well as being good for the environment，gardening is also good for the soul．What other free-time activity allows you to be at one with nature and create more beautiful living things And if you're in any doubt about this[10]，take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden: “Where you tend a rose...A thistle cannot grow．”
[10]if引导的是条件状语从句。
热爱园艺
“如果从合适的角度去欣赏，你会发现整个世界就是一个花园。”《秘密花园》的作者曾这样说。这本书1911年首次出版，在当时的英国，只有富豪才拥有花园。不久之后，人们开始建造带有花园的房子，英国人对园艺的热爱就此开始！今天，数以百万的英国人喜欢说他们有“绿手指(意为擅长园艺)”，约有一半的英国人都把空闲时间用在打理花园上。
对于许多英国人来说，花园就是他们的私密世界。每年春天，孩子们种下向日葵，满怀期待地看谁种的长得最高。高明的园丁对于花园里哪个角落最合适种玫瑰都了如指掌，其他人则花费大量时间力图种出最完美的蔬菜参加竞赛。虽然许多英国人认为锄草是周日最棒的活动，但也有的人只要能坐在树下享受周围世界的美丽就心满意足了。
但在城市里，有限的空间促使人们寻找新的解决方案。住宅外部没有空间的居民可以租用小块土地种植作物。现如今，伦敦有四千多人在等待租用这样的土地。近期的一个理念是将屋顶和墙壁改造为私人花园。这些花园可以增加城市绿化面积、改善空气质量。
除了能改善环境，园艺还能净化心灵。还有什么其他业余活动能让你在享受自然的同时创造出更美丽的生物呢？如果你对这一点有任何疑问，请停下片刻，回味一下《秘密花园》中的这句话：“当你种下玫瑰……蓟草就不会生长。”
Period 5
课文理解
Task 1　整体理解
Ⅰ．D
Ⅱ．1．built　2．private world　3．solutions　4．benefits　5．the soul
Task 2　细节理解
1－4　ACBB
Task 3　多维探究
略
课文精粹
Ⅰ．1．①n．树枝　②n．分支，分部　③v．分岔
2．n．租金
Ⅱ．1．homes with gardens　2．green fingers　3．enter into competitions　4．sit under the branches of the trees　5．improve air quality　6．free time activity　7．be at one with nature　8．take a moment
Ⅲ．1．the whole world is a garden　2．their garden is their own private world　3．like nothing better than；just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them　4．As well as being good for
Ⅳ．1．分析：宾语从句；状语
翻译：今天，数以百万的英国人喜欢说他们有“绿手指(意为擅长园艺)”，约有一半的英国人都把空闲时间用在打理花园上。
2．分析：Those；land
翻译：住宅外部没有空间的居民可以租用小块土地种植作物。
Ⅴ．1．published　2．to have　3．be built　4．tallest　5．growing　6．limited　7．on　8．waiting　9．into　10．for
核心词汇
1．①to　②limited　③limit your essay to；beyond the limit
2．①that；whether/if　②doubtful　③There is no doubt that
3．①reflection　②are reflected　③Reflecting on her volunteer experience
4．①for　②from　③is of great benefit to us students；benefits us students greatly；is greatly beneficial to us students
要点拾遗
1．at/in/on　2．knowing
句法句式
①nothing is more valuable than　②never be too careful
③any other province；all the other provinces；any of the other provinces
1/1(共50张PPT)
复习任务群一
现代文阅读Ⅰ
把握共性之“新”　打通应考之“脉”
Unit 6　
At one with nature
主题语境　人与自然——人类生存与环境的关系
Period 5　课时练案 课文整体教学(Developing ideas)
√
Ⅰ．文章大意
What is the main idea of the passage
A．Amazing gardening．
B．History about gardening．
C．The benefits of gardening．
D．British enthusiasm for gardening．
Ⅱ．篇章结构
built
solutions
benefits
the soul
private world
√
1．From paragraph 1，we can learn ________________．
A．the whole world looks like a real garden
B．all rich people in Britain have gardens
C．many British people's fingers are green
D．homes with gardens were built before at first
√
2．What do we know the love of gardening in Britain
A．Children like to see the tallest flowers．
B．Only experts can enter the competitions．
C．People enjoy working in their gardens．
D．People can find a place to plant flowers．
√
3．Why do people turn their rooftops into gardens
A．The flowers on the rooftops are more beautiful．
B．The space that can be used is limited．
C．Too many people are waiting for the place．
D．The flowers on the rooftops improve the air quality．
4．Where can you find the passage
A．A science book．　　　 B．A magazine．
C．A flower book． D．A leaflet．
√
1．What are the benefits of gardening
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2．In what ways do people bring nature to their life
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
[答案]　略
Ⅰ．一词多义/熟词生义
1．branch n．树枝；分支，分部 v．分岔
①(教材原句)And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass，some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them． _______
n．树枝
②His company is developing so rapidly that he has set up several branches in other big cities． _____________
③The accident happened where the road branches． _______
2．I paid the rent at the beginning of every month． _______
n．分支，分部
v．分岔
n．租金
Ⅱ．词块积累
1．____________________ 带有花园的房子
2．______________ 绿手指(意为擅长园艺)
3．_________________________ 参与比赛
4．_________________________________________ 坐在树下
homes with gardens
green fingers
enter into competitions
sit under the branches of the trees
5．_____________________ 改善空气质量
6．____________________ 业余活动
7．_________________________ 与大自然融为一体
8．_______________ 花些时间
improve air quality
free-time activity
be at one with nature
take a moment
Ⅲ．写作佳句
1．If you look the right way，you can see that ____________________
____________．
如果从合适的角度去欣赏，你会发现整个世界就是一个花园。
2．For many people in the UK，________________________________.
对于许多英国人来说，花园就是他们的私密世界。
the whole world is a
their garden is their own private world
garden
3．And while many Brits ___________________ spending their Sunday cutting the grass，some are happy ______________________________
_________________________________________________________．
虽然许多英国人认为锄草是周日最棒的活动，但也有的人只要能坐在树下享受周围世界的美丽就心满意足了。
4．___________________________the environment，gardening is also good for the soul．
除了能改善环境，园艺还能净化心灵。
like nothing better than
just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them
As well as being good for
Ⅳ．长难语句
1．Today，millions of Brits like to say that they have “green fingers”，with around half the population spending their free time gardening．
[分析]　本句是一个复合句，say后是that引导的________，with around half the population spending their free time gardening为with复合结构作____。
[翻译]　______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
宾语从句
状语
今天，数以百万的英国人喜欢说他们有“绿手指(意为擅长园艺)”，约有一半的英国人都把空闲时间用在打理花园上。
2．Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things．
[分析]　本句是一个简单句，without outside space为介词短语作定语，修饰_____，on which to grow things为“介词＋关系代词＋不定式”作定语，相当于定语从句on which they can grow things，修饰____。
[翻译]　________________________________________________
Those
land
住宅外部没有空间的居民可以租用小块土地种植作物。
Ⅴ．课文语法填空
The book The Secret Garden，first 1．_________ (publish) in 1911，inspires people to plant flowers．But at that time，only a few people had enough money 2．________ (have) gardens．Very soon after this，many houses began to 3．_________ (build) with gardens and today many British people are proud of their “green fingers”．In spring，children like to plant sunflowers and wait to find the 4．_______ (tall) one．Some people spend much time 5．___________ (grow) their vegetables to enter into competitions．However， 6．___________ (limit) space has led to people in cities looking for new
published
to have
be built
tallest
growing
limited
solutions．Some rent small pieces of land 7．__ which they grow things．Today there are over 4，000 people in London 8．_______ (wait) for such pieces of land．Others even turn their rooftops and walls 9．____ private gardens．These gardens not only help make the cities greener and improve air quality but also are good 10．___ the soul．
on
waiting
into
for
1．(教材原句)But in cities，limited space has led to people looking for new solutions．
*limited adj．有限的(limit v．限制n．限制；范围；界限；unlimited/limitless adj．无限的)
(1)limit...to...　　　 把……限制到……
(2)set a limit to... 对……规定限度
within the limits of... 在……范围内
beyond the limit 超过限度
即学即练　单句语法填空/单句写作
①In my opinion，in order to experience a pleasant trip，you had better set a limit __ the expense of your trip．
②Born into a poor family，he only received _______ (limit) education．
③(应用文写作之征文通知)要求你的文章限制在800词以内。你的文章如果超过限度，将不被录用。
You are required to ______________________ 800 words．If your essay is __________________，it won't be accepted．
to
limited
limit your essay to
beyond the limit
2．(教材原句)And if you're in any doubt about this，take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden：“Where you tend a rose...A thistle cannot grow．”
*in doubt怀疑，不确定
(1)in doubt about　　　　 对……有疑问
without doubt 毫无疑问；一定
no doubt 无疑；确实
(2)doubt sth．/that 怀疑，不相信(用于否定句中)
doubt whether/if 怀疑，不确定(用于肯定句中)
(3)have doubt about/whether/if... 怀疑……
have no doubt about/that... 不怀疑……
There is no doubt that... 毫无疑问……
There is some doubt whether... 尚有疑问……
(4)doubtful adj． 怀疑的
即学即练　单句语法填空/单句写作
①We don't doubt ____ he will give us much help，but we do doubt ___________ he will come on time．
②It is ________ (doubt) whether the old man will recover from the operation．
③毫无疑问，日常锻炼对你的健康非常有益。
___________________ daily exercise is of great benefit to your health．
that
whether/if
doubtful
There is no doubt that
3．(教材原句)And if you're in any doubt about this，take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden：“Where you tend a rose...A thistle cannot grow．”
*reflect on/upon沉思，思考
(1)reflect v．　　　　　　 反射；思考
reflect...in... 在……中反映出/映照出……
(2)reflection n． 反射；反映；思考
on reflection 经过反思
即学即练　单句语法填空/句式升级
①On seeing the smoke and __________ (reflect) of flames，she pushed the emergency call button，called 119，and attempted to get out of her bedroom．
②It seems beautiful that the tall buildings ______________ (reflect) in the lake around which there are many trees．
reflection
are reflected
③When she reflected on her volunteer experience，Tina felt proud of what she managed to achieve together with her local colleagues．
→_________________________________，Tina felt proud of what she managed to achieve together with her local colleagues．(动词-ing形式作状语)
Reflecting on her volunteer experience
4．(教材原句)What are the benefits of gardening
*benefit n．好处，益处 v．使受益；得益于(beneficial adj．有利的，有用的)
(1)benefit from　　 从……中受益；得益于
be of benefit to 对……有益
for the benefit of 为了……的利益
(2) be beneficial to 对……有益
即学即练　单句语法填空/一句多译
①It was ___ the benefit of your company that we did that．
②As teenagers，we should attach great importance to reading，____ which we can benefit a great deal．
for
from
③(应用文写作之活动介绍)上周末，我参加了一项“了解我们身边的植物”的活动，对我们学生来说是非常有益的。
→Last weekend，I took part in an event “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us”，which ___________________________．(benefit n．)
→Last weekend，I took part in an event “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us”，which ____________________________．(benefit v．)
→Last weekend，I took part in an event “Getting to Know the Plants Around Us”，which ____________________________．(beneficial)
is of great benefit to us students
benefits us students greatly
is greatly beneficial to us students
词汇 1．expert adj．内行的，专家的
2．as well as 除……之外；和；同(一样也)；
既……又……
微练 1．Known as the “Father of Hybrid Rice”，Yuan Longping is recognised as one of the world's leading scientists who are expert __________ agriculture．
2．As well as ________ (know) some Russian，she speaks Chinese well．
at/in/on
knowing
(教材原句)And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass，some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them．
*“否定词＋比较级”表示最高级含义
表示最高级含义的常用句型还有：
(1)完成时＋never＋
(2)比较级＋than＋
(3)never/not＋enough/too...“再……也不为过；越……越……”
即学即练　单句写作/一句多译
①(应用文写作之演讲稿)对于每个人来说，没有什么比健康的身体更珍贵了。
As for everyone，_____________________________ a healthy body．
②当过马路时，你再小心也不为过。
You can _______________________ while crossing the street．
nothing is more valuable than
never be too careful
③事实证明，广东的人口比中国其他任何一个省份都多。
→It can be proved that Guangdong has more people than ____________
________ in China．
→It can be proved that Guangdong has more people than ____________
______________ in China．
→It can be proved that Guangdong has more people than ____________
__________________ in China．
any other
all the other
any of the
other provinces
province
provinces
①publish v．出版
②millions of数以百万计的
③green fingers绿手指(意为擅长园艺)
④spend time(in) doing sth．花时间做某事
⑤sunflower n．向日葵
⑥expert adj．内行的，专家的
⑦gardener n．园丁，园艺爱好者
⑧corner n．角落；区域，地区
⑨enter v．报名参加
enter into competitions 参加比赛
⑩branch n．树枝
limited adj．有限的
lead to 导致
lead to sb．doing sth．导致某人做某事
rent v．租用，租借
rooftop n．屋顶
as well as 和……一样；除了
be good for 对……有益
free-time activity 业余活动
allow...to do sth．允许……做某事
be at one with 与……一致，与……融为一体
in doubt 怀疑，不确定
take a moment 花些时间
reflect on 沉思，思考
line n．歌词，诗行
tend v．照料
thistle n．蓟
A Love of Gardening
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.”[1] These words come from the author of the book The Secret Garden，first published① in 1911[2]．At that time，only the very rich in Britain had gardens．Very soon after this，homes with gardens began to be built．This is what started the British love of gardening[3]! Today，millions of② Brits like to say that they have “green fingers③”，with around half the population spending their free time gardening④[4]．
[1] If引导条件状语从句；that引导的是宾语从句，作see的宾语。
[2]过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰The Secret Garden。
[3]what引导的是表语从句。
[4]“with＋宾语＋动词-ing形式”的with复合结构在句中作状语。
For many people in the UK，their garden is their own private world．Each spring，children plant sunflowers⑤ and wait to see which one is the tallest[5]．Expert⑥ gardeners⑦ know just the right corner⑧ for roses，and others spend hours trying to grow perfect vegetables to enter⑨ into competitions．And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass[6]，some are happy just to sit under the branches⑩ of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them．
[5]which引导宾语从句，作see的宾语。
[6]while意为“尽管，虽然”，引导让步状语从句，其中nothing better than为“否定词＋比较级”表示最高级含义。
But in cities，limited space has led to people looking for new solutions．Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things[7]．Today，there are over 4，000 people in London waiting for such pieces of land[8]．One recent idea has been to turn rooftops and walls into private gardens．These gardens have helped make the cities greener[9] and improve air quality．
[7]“介词＋关系代词＋不定式”作定语相当于定语从句on which they can grow things，修饰其前的land。
[8]动词-ing形式短语作后置定语，修饰over 4，000 people。
[9]“make＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
As well as being good for the environment，gardening is also good for the soul．What other free-time activity allows you to be at one with nature and create more beautiful living things And if you're in any doubt about this[10]，take a moment to reflect on this line from The Secret Garden: “Where you tend a rose...A thistle cannot grow．”
[10]if引导的是条件状语从句。
热爱园艺
“如果从合适的角度去欣赏，你会发现整个世界就是一个花园。”《秘密花园》的作者曾这样说。这本书1911年首次出版，在当时的英国，只有富豪才拥有花园。不久之后，人们开始建造带有花园的房子，英国人对园艺的热爱就此开始！今天，数以百万的英国人喜欢说他们有“绿手指(意为擅长园艺)”，约有一半的英国人都把空闲时间用在打理花园上。
对于许多英国人来说，花园就是他们的私密世界。每年春天，孩子们种下向日葵，满怀期待地看谁种的长得最高。高明的园丁对于花园里哪个角落最合适种玫瑰都了如指掌，其他人则花费大量时间力图种出最完美的蔬菜参加竞赛。虽然许多英国人认为锄草是周日最棒的活动，但也有的人只要能坐在树下享受周围世界的美丽就心满意足了。
但在城市里，有限的空间促使人们寻找新的解决方案。住宅外部没有空间的居民可以租用小块土地种植作物。现如今，伦敦有四千多人在等待租用这样的土地。近期的一个理念是将屋顶和墙壁改造为私人花园。这些花园可以增加城市绿化面积、改善空气质量。
除了能改善环境，园艺还能净化心灵。还有什么其他业余活动能让你在享受自然的同时创造出更美丽的生物呢？如果你对这一点有任何疑问，请停下片刻，回味一下《秘密花园》中的这句话：“当你种下玫瑰……蓟草就不会生长。”
谢 谢！

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