C
[2026 泰州市姜堰区期末]① Last weekend, my dad asked me to garden with him together in the backyard. I wasn't too excited about it, as I'd rather play video games indoors. But Dad insisted, so we gathered outside with seeds and gardening tools.
② We started by planting seeds. Dad handed me a packet of sunflower seeds and a small shovel. “Plant them about an inch deep,” he instructed. I followed along, feeling the soil between my fingers, and soon we had a row of seeds waiting to sprout(发芽).
③ Days passed, and nothing seemed to happen. I was about to lose hope, thinking the seeds were just a waste. But then, a gentle reminder came, “Be patient. Good things take time.” A week later, tiny green shoots came out of the soil. I was amazed and ran to show everyone.
④ As the sunflowers grew taller, Dad taught me how to take good care of them. “Just like these plants, you also need care and love to grow,” he said. I began to understand how my parents support and care for me as I grow up.
⑤ One stormy night, the tallest sunflower fell. I felt very upset. Coming from beside me, a comforting voice said, “Sometimes, even the strongest can fall. But remember, they can still bloom,
just a bit lower to the ground.”
⑥ That day, I was encouraged to be patient and resilient(有韧性的). The sunflowers taught me that growth isn't always easy. Sometimes we need to bend and just be strong when facing every challenge.
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A
)33. What does the underlined part “just a bit lower to the ground” imply(暗示)?
A. The sunflower will continue to grow.
B. The sunflower will never bloom again.
C. The sunflower will not grow any taller.
D. The sunflower will be easier to care for now.
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D
)34. How did the author's feelings change throughout the story?
A. Bored→Ashamed→Excited→Annoyed→Upset→Thankful
B. Excited→Bored→Thankful→Angry→Doubtful→Encouraged
C. Hopeful→Disappointed→Surprised→Understanding→Upset→Patient
D. Uninterested→Hopeless→Amazed→Understanding→Sad→Encouraged
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A
)35. What is the structure of the passage?
A. ①/②③④⑤/⑥
B. ①②/③④/⑤⑥
C. ①/②③④/⑤⑥
D. ①②/③④⑤/⑥
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C
)36. What did the author learn from the experience with the sunflowers?
A. All the plants can grow very quickly.
B. Gardening is always a simple task.
C. Patience and care are important for growth.
D. Video games are more interesting than gardening.
