第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

　　阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

　　We use flowers as messengers, to say something we might have trouble saying 61 (direct) ourselves. Over time flowers have come to symbolize the most powerful human experiences: beauty, love, hope, and rebirth. Sweet flowers alone can say 62 one fears expressing. We’ve listed some of the most famous flowers 63 have a special significance.

　　In Mao Zedong’s poem Ode to Plum Blossom (《咏梅》), the plum blossom was used 64

　　(praise) great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.

　　65 great Chinese poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty once compared Yang Yuhuan’s beautiful face to blooming peonies(牡丹). Flowering in May, peonies’ large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity and 66 (rich) in traditional Chinese culture.

　　The orchid (兰花) is well known for its delicate smell. Beautiful articles and poems 67

　　(call) “lanzhang” by Chinese people in ancient times.

　　Roses, of course, have the 68 (colorful) meaning among all the flowers. Red roses, to this day, mean “I love you.” A red rose, rather than yellow roses, 69 (act) as the traditional romantic gift given to your love on Valentine’s Day. 70 (send) yellow roses can be risky, as they represent either friendship or envy.