一、根据语篇内容，从方框中选择合适的单词并用其正确形式填空

Creating a herb (药草) garden in a mason jar (广口玻璃瓶) is both fun and easy. It not only brings fresh flavours (味道) into your kitchen, (1) also adds a touch of green to your home, (2) it with natural beauty. It is popular for some reasons.
First, mason jar herb gardens are easy to (3) and keep, even for those without much gardening experience. The materials needed for this activity are (4) and easy to find, such as mason jars, potting soil and herb seeds.
(5) , they don’t take up much space. Whether you live in a small flat or a house with a garden, you can always find a (6) for a mason jar herb garden. It can be put on a windowsill (窗台) or a balcony. It is a perfect choice for those in the city.
(7) , they can match any decorating style. So people don’t need to worry about where to put (8) .

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二、微写作
你有过DIY的经历吗？如果有，请简要描述DIY过程中遇到的问题、解决方案以及最后的结果。如果没有，也请简要剖析DIY受欢迎的原因。不少于5句话。

Sample writing 1:
Once, I tried to make a wooden shelf by myself. At first, I had trouble cutting the wood. The pieces didn’t fit well. To solve the problem, I watched a teaching video online and learnt how to measure and cut. Then I put together the shelf and painted it blue. It looked great! I felt proud of my work and learnt that patience and practice are the key to DIY.
Sample writing 2:
DIY is becoming more and more popular for several reasons. First of all, it costs less. By making things themselves, people can save money instead of paying others to do it. Also, DIY brings creativity. It allows people to design and make things in their own way, making them special. Finally, DIY gives people a sense of achievement. Completing these jobs successfully brings people great joy.