备考专题:短文练习17

Passage 17: Growing Vegetables in the Garden

My family has a small garden behind our house. Last spring, my dad suggested that we grow vegetables together. I was ________（兴奋的） because I had never planted anything before. We bought seeds of tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, and prepared the soil carefully.

I watered the seeds every day and waited for them to germinate. After a week, small green shoots appeared—they looked so ________（脆弱的） that I was afraid to touch them. My dad told me to be patient and keep ________（照顾） them. As the plants grew, we had to remove weeds and protect them from pests.

In summer, the garden was full of green leaves and colorful flowers. The tomatoes turned red, and the cucumbers grew long. We picked the vegetables and cooked them for dinner—they were much more delicious than the ones bought in the supermarket. My mom said, “Home-grown vegetables are fresh and healthy.”

Growing vegetables taught me the value of hard work. I realized that everything we have comes from ________（努力） and patience. Now, I often help my dad take care of the garden, and it has become my favorite ________（爱好）.

Passage 17

1. excited（兴奋的） 2. fragile（脆弱的） 3. caring for（照顾） 4. effort（努力） 5. hobby（爱好）