To water the plants 给植物浇水
To water the plants means giving the right amount of water so roots can take it in and leaves can stay healthy.
People water the plants with a watering can, a cup, or a hose at home, on a balcony, or in a small yard.
Before watering the plants, they touch the soil and look for dry top soil or soft, dark soil that already feels moist.
To water the plants well, pour slowly at the base, stop when water begins to drip from the pot, and empty the saucer.
On hot, sunny days, people water the plants in the morning or evening to reduce loss from heat.
After watering the plants, they wipe any spills, check for drainage holes, and place the pot back in a bright, safe spot.
“给植物浇水”指为植物提供适量的水分，让根系吸收、叶片保持健康。
人们会在家里、阳台或小院里用喷壶、杯子或水管给植物浇水。
浇水前先摸土看干湿：表土发白、干燥需要补水，土色深、手感湿软则暂缓。
要把植物浇好，沿花盆根部慢慢倒水，出现滴漏时就停止，并倒掉托盘积水。
天气炎热、阳光强时，多在早晨或傍晚浇水，以减少热量带来的水分流失。
浇完之后，擦去溢出的水，检查排水孔，再把花盆放回光照稳定、安全的位置。
配套练习✍️ to water the plants /tə ˈwɔːtə ðə plɑːnts/
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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Before watering the plants, you check the soil to see if it is ______.
（a. noisy / b. dry / c. square） -
When you water the plants well, you pour slowly at the ______.
（a. base / b. handle / c. window） -
If water collects in the saucer, you should ______ it.
（a. drink / b. empty / c. paint） -
Morning and evening are good times to water because the heat is ______.
（a. lower / b. louder / c. taller） -
Dark, soft soil usually means the plant ______ water now.
（a. needs / b. doesn’t need / c. cooks）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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You see light, dry soil on top of the pot. What is the sensible next step?
A) Add slow water at the base until it drips
B) Move the pot to the freezer
C) Cover the soil with paint -
After watering the plants, you notice a full saucer under the pot. What should you do?
A) Leave the water there
B) Empty the saucer to protect the roots
C) Add more water until it overflows -
It is a very hot day at noon. You plan to water the plants. What timing fits the guide?
A) Water now in full sun
B) Water in the morning or evening
C) Skip water for a week
✏️ 连词成句（Reordering）
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in the morning / to reduce heat loss / water the plants / on hot days
→ ______________________________ -
feels moist / the soil / if it / wait / before you water
→ ______________________________ -
at the base / pour slowly / and stop / when dripping starts
→ ______________________________ -
back in a bright spot / after watering / place the pot / and wipe spills
→ ______________________________
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. dry
- a. base
- b. empty
- a. lower
- b. doesn’t need
选择题
- A
- B
- B
连词成句
- On hot days, water the plants in the morning to reduce heat loss.
- If the soil feels moist, wait before you water.
- Pour slowly at the base and stop when dripping starts.
- After watering, place the pot back in a bright spot and wipe spills.
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