were something they found 19,I would plant a garden!
I planted some lily seeds in the yard. But they 20 to come up. I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses. Wild 21 joy, I found the first rose bloom. One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off. Eventually, I was 22 by this land of wonder. 23,my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even 24 at me because he found it was 25 to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother's 26, I put in her vase my real roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds rather than 27.
Regardless of their 28,I kept on planting my garden and 29 to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they 30 to care and love.
It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to 31 my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show which makes my parents feel very 32. And now I could say it is my affection for 33 that makes me a real gardener.
14. A. memory B. dream C. intention D. design
15. A. hope B. need C. idea D. love
16. A. doubt B. appreciation C. surprise D. excitement
17. A. working B. playing C. gardening D. travelling
18. A. equal B. similar C. superior D. opposite
19. A. harmful B. valuable C. upsetting D. interesting
20. A. failed B. liked C. grew D. happened
21. A. to B. with C. in D. by
22. A. puzzled B. defeated C. caught D. touched
23. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Besides
24. A. shouted B. laughed C. glanced D. jumped
25. A. unusual B. troublesome C. impossible D. dangerous
26. A. sadness B. displeasure C. delight D. relief
27. A. beauty B. kindness C. flowers D. plants
28. A. dislike B. encouragement C. threat D. suggestion
29. A. decided B. waited C. continued D. struggled
30. A. devote B. turn C. respond D. lead
31. A. educate B. satisfy C. respect D. challenge
32. A. proud B. comfortable C. strange D. disappointed
33. A. freedom B. life C. growth D. nature
四、单句语法填空(每小题2分,共24分)
34. when someone knocked at the door.I didn't ask who was.
35. I am (disappoint) in you! How could you say that?
36. Illegal limiting is threatening the(survive) of the species.
37. She was (embarrass) to admit making such a stupid mistake
38. It is difficult to make a(judge) when you don't know all the facts.
39. I have accustomed myself to (get) up early for exercise.
40. I was completely(breath) when I got to the top of the mountain.
41. It is(legal) to sell tobacco to someone under 16.
42. It is suggested that the meeting (hold) on schedule.
43. The results prove that the new drugs are (effect) against cancer.
44. Women (look) after small children usually get paid by the month.
45. The soldier risked (lose) his life to save the survivor.
五、单句改错(每小题2分,共20分)
46.Hurry up.It's already 7.I am afraid there is not much time remaining for you to get dressed for the party.
47.I handed out my paper without checking carefully, so there were a lot of mistakes.
48.His father agreed him to drive his car when he was only 16.
49.Nine out from ten doctors say that this is good medicine.
50.Please bring the old man a chair to sit.