They represent the earth ___63___ (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
这是 2020 课标全国卷2语法填空题中的句子,答案是coming。请问这个 coming 是动名词还是现在分词?这个represent sb/sth doing sth 如何分析?
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Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a ___61___ (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers ___62___ (carry) special significance. They represent the earth ___63___ (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more ___64___ decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times ___65___ (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. ___66___ (certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated ___67___ health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy ___68___ (care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The ___69___ (beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are ___70___ first to flower even as the snow is melting (融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.附答案:61. celebration 62. carries
63. coming 64. than 65. decorated
66. Certainly 67. with 68. to care
69. beautiful 70. the