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参考答案
一、阅读练习
1.B
·定位:文章第二段提到Why he chose agriculture as a career is tricky to explain.”(为什么他选择农业作为职业很难解释),
接着转折说到However,..he had doubts about his career.What settled his vocation was famine..”(然而...他对自己的职业产
生了怀疑。是饥荒决定了他的天职)。
·排除:A选项错误,因为文中明确说他虽然是城里长大的孩子(city boy);C和D虽然与农业相关,但不是他选择农
业的根本原因,根本原因是为了解决饥荒问题。
2.B
·语境线索:文中提到袁隆平是“城里长大的孩子”,喜欢乡下,但去农校的路上翻山越岭让他对自己的职业选择产生了
怀疑(doubts)。因此,解释他为什么选择农业作为职业这件事是复杂的、不容易的。
·词义:"Tricky"在这里指棘手的、复杂的”,与"Difficult'"同义。
3.B
·定位:文章第三段详细描述了他在1949年和1959-1961年间目睹了人们在田间饿死,甚至在学校里也吃不饱(barely had
energy to dig)。从那时起,他的使命(mission)就是确保人们有饭吃。
·排除:A(政府资助)和C(成为官员)文中未提及;D(发现野生雄性不育水稻)是他研究过程中的一个发现,而不
是他“为什么”开始研究水稻的目的。
4.A
·指代关系:第四段提到Around Anjiang,.what the peasants wanted was quantity.”(在安江周边,农民们想要的是产量)。
紧接着说They would cross the mountains to get better seeds,,so he did the same.”(他们会翻山越岭去寻找更好的种子,所以
他也是这样做的)。
·逻辑:这里的Thy'指代的就是前一句提到的想要提高产量的peasants”(农民)。
5.D
·主旨大意:文章开头提到他被称为“杂交水稻之父”,帮助缓解了饥荒和贫困;中间讲述了他因目睹饥荒而立志研究农
业:结尾提到他去世时人们的哀悼以及“养活了数十亿人”。
·排除:A(比较产量)和B(讨论技术挑战)只是文章细节;C(描述中国农业发展)范围过大,文章核心是袁隆平个
人的页献。
二、词汇练习
1.Choose the one that is similar in meaning to each given word.
1.soar(猛增/高飞)→D.rocket(急速上升)
解析:Soa意为猛增或高飞,A是下降,B是飞行(不够猛烈),C是维持,D是像火箭一样升空,最为贴切。
2.mission(使命/任务)→D.task(任务)
解析:Mission在文中指使命”,A是庆祝,B是装饰,C是指导方针,D是任务,意思最接近。
3.delicious(美味的)→D.tasty(好吃的)
解析:A是新鲜,B是好(泛指),C是热/辣,D是美味的,是direct synonym。
4.vocation(职业/天职)→Ajob(工作)
解析:Vocation指天职'或“职业”,B是爱好,C是学习,D是工作(不可数),A是具体的工作/职业,最为合适。
5.feed(喂养/滋养)→D.supply(供应)
解析:这里取“供给食物之意。A是强迫,B是放牧,C是吃,D是供应,符合文意。
6.super(极好的/超级的)→D.wonderful(极好的)
解析:Super在文中修饰ice,意为超级的/极好的”。B是感激,C是悲伤,D是美妙的,符合语境。
Il.Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each wordonly be used once.
1.G
解析:句意:我们的大学发起了一个社区花园项目,旨在缓解我们社区的粮食饥饿。
2.F
解析:句意:许多家庭生活在贫困中。固定搭配"live in poverty"。
3.E
解析:句意:这个项目的使命(目标)是种植蔬菜并捐赠给收容所。
4.H
解析:句意:我们遇到了贫瘠/粗糙的土壤。形容土壤不好用rough。
5.B
解析:句意:职业不仅仅是成功,更是做出贡献。固定搭配"make a contribution"。
6.1
解析:句意:我们种下了种子并每天浇水。
7.A
解析:句意:尽管我们在收获周几乎没睡觉。表示否定的“几乎没有”。
8.D
解析:句意:团队的精神让我们充满了干劲/能量。
9.J
解析:句意:保证了粮食安全。对应文中的"food security"。
10.C
解析:句意:我将奉献我的周末给这个事业。固定搭配"devote...to."。
Ill.Translate the following sentences
1.She seems very interested in this plan.
解析:考察"seem"的用法,结构为seen+adj.或seem to be.。
2.The old man experienced the times of hunger.
解析:"经历过"用experienced(experience的过去式),"hunger"表示饥饿的年代/状态。
3.We must solve this tricky problem.
解析:"tric灯y problem"指棘手/难处理的问题。
4.He decided to devote his whole life to the cause of education.
解析:考察短语devote..to.(奉献.给.),注意"career'"在此处根据语境翻译为“事业或“教育事业”。
5.The children played in the mud,getting themselves dirty.
解析:"nud"是泥浆。后半句可以用现在分词作伴随状语,或者用"and got dirty'"。
6这条河太宽了,我们很难渡过去。
解析:考察"to0.to."结构(太..而不能..)。
7退休后,她在一座小镇上安顿下来。
解析:"settled down"指安顿下来、定居。
8.这个国家富含煤炭和石油等自然资源。
解析:考察短语be rich in(富含..…)。
9.近年来,这个地区的房价猛涨。
解析:"soared"是soar的过去式,意为猛增、飙升。
10.他关于环境保护的演讲给在场的每个人都留下了深刻印象。
解析:"tak"在这里指演讲/报告;"impressed"表示给..留下印象。
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The Man Who Helped Feed the World
主题:人与自我(做人与做事)
Yuan Longping,known as the“father of hybrid rice”,helped to relieve famine and poverty across much of Asia and Africa with his hybrid rice.Thanks to him,people not only ate more,but ate well.For his contribution,Yuan won the Medal of the Republic and the World Food Prize.An asteroid was named after him.There was even talk of the Nobel Prize.too.Yet,all that seemed just smoke to him.Though he was rich,he looked like a peasant.His face was like leather from being burned by the sun and his big hands got rough from“digging in the mud”all day.
Why he chose agriculture as a career is tricky to explain.He was a city boy,born in Beijing,but he enjoyed the countryside and the thought of growing delicious food.However,as he made his way to the Anjiang agricultural school,struggling through the mountains,he had doubts about his career.What settled his vocation was famine.
In 1949,he first met hunger on the roads.Between 1959 and 1961,he saw country people falling down dying in the fields.At the college,too,there was so little to eat that he barely had energy to dig.From that point his mission was to make sure people were fed.
Before the famine he had worked on grafting(嫁接).After 1960,he turned his full attention to China's staple,rice.Around Anjiang,what the peasants wanted was quantity.They would cross the mountains to get better seeds,so he did the same.He travelled around China to find the strong wild male-sterile plants he needed.In an unlikely spot in Hainan,he finally found what he was looking for.It took three years to perfect the hybridizing(杂交繁育)and another three to get his super rice into commercial production.Then,yields began to soar.
Yuan devoted his life to the research of hybrid rice,helping billions achieve food security.Outside the funeral home in Changsha on the day he died,crowds came to lay a mountain of flowers.Several of the mourners said that whenever they sat down to a meal,they would remember“Grandfather Yuan”.Among the flowers were the traditional bowls of boiled rice,super-food for his journey.
一、阅读练习
1.Why did Yuan Longping choose agriculture as his career?
A.He was born in a rural area. B.He witnessed severe famine.
C.He wanted to improve local crops. D.He was interested in creating new plants.
2.What does the word“tricky”in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Lucky B.Difficult. C.Important D.Interesting.
3.Why did Yuan focus on rice research after 1960?
A.He received government funding. B.He aimed to solve food shortages.
C.He became a government official. D.He discovered wild male-sterile rice.
4.Who does the underlined pronoun“they”refer to in paragraph 4?
A.Local farmers. B.Wild rice species. C.Government officials. D.Research team members.
5.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To compare yields of different rice varieties. B.To discuss technical challenges in hybrid rice.
C.To describe China's agricultural development. D.To praise Yuan Longping's contributions to food security.
二、词汇学习
relieve v.缓解,减轻
搭relieve pain/stress缓解疼痛/压力
例The cool breeze relieved the stuffiness in the crowded classroom.凉风缓解了拥挤教室里的闷热感。
拓relief n.缓解;宽慰
poverty n.贫困,贫穷
例Government programs aim to reduce poverty by providing job training and financial support.
政府计划旨在通过提供职业培训和资金支持来减少贫困。
contribution n.贡献
搭make a contribution to 对......做出贡献
例His contribution to environmental protection was recognized by the government.对环保的贡献得到了政府认可。
medal n.奖章,勋章
例After years of training, the athlete finally won a gold medal in the international competition.
经过多年训练,这位运动员终于在国际比赛中赢得了金牌。
republic n.共和国,共和政体
例This small island became a republic after gaining independence in 1980.这个小岛在1980年独立后成为共和国。
talk n.谈话;传言;演讲v.交谈
搭talk to sb.和某人交谈 give a talk做演讲
例The teacher had a talk with me about my study plan.老师和我谈了我的学习计划。
拓talkative adj.健谈的
seem v.似乎,好像
搭seem to do似乎……
例His explanation seems unclear because it lacks specific examples and details.
他的解释似乎不清楚,因为缺乏具体的例子和细节。
smoke n.烟v.冒烟;抽烟
例The old engine began to smoke after running for hours.旧引擎运转数小时后开始冒烟。
拓smoky adj.烟雾弥漫的
rich adj.富有的;丰富的
搭be rich in富含…… rich experience丰富的经验
例Although he became rich and successful,he never forgot his beginnings.
尽管他变得富有且成功,但他从未忘记自己的出身。
拓richness n.丰富,富饶
leather n.皮革
例The antique leather-bound book contained handwritten notes.这本皮革封面的古书内含手写批注。
rough adj.粗糙的;艰难的;大致的
例Hikers wore special shoes to walk on the rough mountain trails safely.
徒步者穿着特制鞋子,以便安全行走在崎岖的山路上。
拓roughly adv.粗糙地;大致地
mud n.泥,泥浆
例After the heavy rain,the children jumped in the mud,staining their clothes brown.
大雨过后,孩子们在泥浆里跳跃,把衣服染成了棕色。
拓muddy adj.泥泞的
career n.职业,事业
搭choose a career选择职业
例Choosing a career path requires careful consideration of your skills,interests,and future goals.
选择职业道路需要仔细考虑你的技能、兴趣和未来目标。
tricky adj.棘手的;复杂的
例The interview included some tricky questions about ethical dilemmas.面试中包含一些关于道德困境的棘手问题。
delicious adj.美味的
例The market stall offered delicious tropical fruits we'd never seen before.
这个市场摊位提供我们从未见过的美味热带水果。
settle v.解决;定居;决定
搭settle down安顿下来
例They settled the argument by talking it out.他们通过沟通解决了争执。
拓settlement n.定居地;协议
vocation n.职业,天职
例For her,teaching is not just a job,but a vocation that brings deep fulfillment.
对她而言,教学不仅是一份工作,而是能带来深层满足的天职。
hunger n.饥饿;渴望
搭the hunger for对……的渴望
例His hunger for knowledge led him to spend countless hours in the library.
他对知识的渴望促使他在图书馆里度过了无数时光。
拓hungry adj.饥饿的
barely adv.几乎不;勉强
例He barely passed the exam after studying all night.他通宵学习后勉强通过考试。
拓bare adj.赤裸的;最基本的
energy n.能量;力气;能源
搭save energy节约能源
例Solar energy provides a clean and sustainable power source for many remote villages.
太阳能为许多偏远村庄提供了清洁且可持续的能源。
mission n.使命;任务
搭complete a mission完成任务
例The rescue team completed their mission successfully despite the terrible weather conditions.
尽管天气条件恶劣,救援队还是成功完成了任务。
feed v.喂养;滋养
搭feed on以……为食;从……得到增强
例Reading books feeds her curiosity about the world.阅读滋养了她对世界的好奇心。
拓feedback n.反馈
cross v.穿过;交叉
搭cross one's mind突然想到,掠过脑海
例Tourists must cross the ancient stone bridge carefully due to its slippery surface.
游客必须小心地穿过这座古老的石桥,因为桥面很滑。
seed n.种子
例Planting seeds is the first step in growing vegetables.播种是种植蔬菜的第一步。
super adj.极好的;超级的adv.非常地,尤其地
例She has a super memory for details,which helps her in scientific research.
她对细节有极好的记忆力,这有助于她的科学研究。superhero n.超级英雄
soar v.高飞;猛增
搭soar across the sky翱翔天际
例Airplane prices may soar during holiday seasons due to high demand.飞机票价可能在节假日期间因需求高涨而飙升。
devote v.奉献;致力于
搭devote oneself to致力于
例The foundation devoted three million dollars to education projects last year. 该基金会去年拨款三百万美元用于教育项目。
拓devoted adj.忠诚的;全心全意的
billion num.十亿
搭billions of数十亿
例Over five billion people use the internet daily in 2024,says the report.报告称2024年每日有超50亿人使用互联网。
security n.安全;安保人员;保障;安心感
搭food security粮食安全
例Airport security checks have become stricter to prevent any potential threats.
机场安检变得更加严格,以防止任何潜在威胁。
拓secure v.保卫adj.安全的;牢固的
三、词汇练习
I.Choose the one that is similar in meaning to each given word.
1.soar
A.to drop B.to fly C.to maintain D.to rocket
2.mission
A.celebration B.decoration C.guideline D.task
3.delicious
A.fresh B.good C.hot D.tasty
4.vocation
A.job B.hobby C.study D.work
5.feed
A.to force B.to graze C.to eat D.to supply
6.super
A.angry B.grateful C.sad D.wonderful
II.Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
A.barely B.contribution C.devote D.energy E.mission
F.poverty G.relieve H.rough I.seeds J.security
I attended an agricultural university.Our university launched a community garden project to 1 food hunger in our neighborhood.Many families here live in 2 ,struggling to afford fresh produce.The project’s 3 was to grow vegetables and donate them to local shelters.
On the first day,we encountered 4 soil and old tools.It was difficult to dig through the hard ground,but we worked together.Mr.Li,our teacher,said,“A career isn't just about success——it's about making a(n) 5 .”His words inspired us to keep going.
We planted 6 and watered them daily.The smell of fresh herbs filled the air as the garden grew.When the first harvest came,we organized a cooking class.Children from the shelter helped make salads,their eyes shining with joy.
One volunteer,Mia,shared,“It gives me a sense of satisfaction——helping others through food.”Even though we 7 slept during harvest week,the spirit from the team kept us going.Everyone is full of 8 to achieve our goal.
During summer,a storm damaged our crops.We stayed up all night covering plants with tarps.“We can’t give up,”shouted Jack,lifting a dripping tomato plant.His determination reminded us why we started.By autumn,the garden supplied food for over 200 families and guaranteed food 9 .We taught elders how to grow herbs on balconies.Mrs.Chen,a retiree,said tearfully,“Your contribution means my grandchildren can eat vegetables every day.”
Now,our project expands to three new neighborhoods.I’ll 10 my weekends to this cause,hoping to inspire others.Every seed we plant grows not just food,but hope.
III.Translate the following sentences
1.她似乎对这个计划很感兴趣。(seem)
2.这位老人经历过饥饿的年代。(hunger)
3.我们必须解决这个棘手的问题。(tricky)
4.他决定将自己的一生奉献给教育事业。(career)
5.孩子们在泥里玩耍,弄得浑身脏兮兮的。(mud)
6.The river is too wide for us to cross easily.
7.She settled down in a small town after retirement.
8.This country is rich in natural resources like coal and oil.
9.The price of houses in this area has soared in recent years.
10.His talk about environmental protection impressed everyone present.
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The Man Who Helped Feed the World
主题:人与自我(做人与做事)
Yuan Longping,known as the"father of hybrid rice",helped to relieve famine and poverty across much of Asia and Africa
with his hybrid rice.Thanks to him,people not only ate more,but ate well.For his contribution,Yuan won the Medal of the
Republic and the World Food Prize.An asteroid was named after him.There was even talk of the Nobel Prize.too.Yet,all that
seemed just smoke to him.Though he was rich,he looked like a peasant.His face was like leather from being burned by the sun and
his big hands got rough from"digging in the mud all day.
Why he chose agriculture as a career is trickyto explain.He was a city boy,bom in Beijing,but he enjoyed the countryside and
the thought of growing delicious food.However,as he made his way to the Anjiang agricultural school,struggling through the
mountains,he had doubts about his career.What settled his vocation was famine.
In 1949,he first met hunger on the roads.Between 1959 and 1961,he saw country people falling down dying in the fields.At
the college,too,there was so little to eat that he barely had energy to dig.From that point his mission was to make sure people were
fed.
Before the famine he had worked on grafing().After 1960,he turned his full attention to China's staple,rice.Around
Anjiang,what the peasants wanted was quantity.They would cross the mountains to get better seeds,so he did the same.He travelled
around China to find the strong wild male-sterile plants he needed.In an unlikely spot in Hainan,he finally found what he was
looking for.It took three years to perfect the /bridizing()and another three to get his super rice into commercial
production.Then,yields began to soar.
Yuan devoted his life to the research of hybrid rice,helping billions achieve food security.Outside the funeral home in
Changsha on the day he died,crowds came to lay a mountain of flowers.Several ofthe mourners said that whenever they sat down to a
meal,they would remembeGrandfather Yuan.Among the flowers were the traditional bowls ofboiled rice,super-food for his journey.
一、阅读练习
1.Why did Yuan Longping choose agriculture as his career?
A.He was bomn in a rural area.
B.He witnessed severe famine.
C.He wanted to improve local crops.
D.He was interested in creating new plants
2.What does the wordtricky"in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Lucky
B.Difficult.
C.Important
D.Interesting
3.Why did Yuan focus on rice research after 1960?
A.He received government funding.B.He aimed to solve food shortages
C.He became a government official.
D.He discovered wild male-sterilerice.
4.Who does the underlined pronoun they"refer to in paragraph 4?
A.Local farmers.
B.Wildrice species.
C.Govemnment officials
D.Research team members.
5.What is the main purpose ofthe passage?
A.To compare yields of different rice varieties.
B.To discuss technical challenges in hybrid rice.
C.To describe China's agricultural development.
D.To praise Yuan Longping's contributions to food security.
二、词汇学习
relieve v.缓解,减轻
搭relieve pain/stress缓解疼痛/压力
例The cool breeze relieved the stuffiness in the crowded classroom.凉风缓解了拥挤教室里的闷热感。
拓relief n.缓解;宽慰
poverty n.贫困,贫穷
Government programs aim to reduce poverty by providing job training and financial support.
政府计划旨在通过提供职业培训和资金支持来减少贫困。
contribution n.贡献
搭make a contribution to对.做出贡献
例His contribution to environmental protection was recognized by the government.对环保的贡献得到了政府认可。
medal n.奖章,勋章
After years of training,the athlete finally won a gold medal in the intemational competition.
经过多年训练,这位运动员终于在国际比赛中赢得了金牌。
republic n.共和国,共和政体
例This small island became a republic after gaining independence in 1980.这个小岛在l980年独立后成为共和国。
talk n.谈话;传言;演讲v.交谈
搭talk to sb.和某人交谈give a talk做演讲
例The teacher had a talk with me about my study plan.老师和我谈了我的学习计划。
拓talkative adj..健谈的
seem v.似乎,好像
搭seem to do似乎..
His explanation seems unclear because it lacks specific examples and details.
他的解释似乎不清楚,因为缺乏具体的例子和细节。
smoke n.烟v.冒烟;抽烟
例The old engine began to smoke after running for hours..旧引擎运转数小时后开始冒烟。
拓smoky adj..烟雾弥漫的
rich adj.富有的;丰富的
搭be rich in富含..rich experience丰富的经验
Although he became rich and successful,he never forgot his beginnings.
尽管他变得富有且成功,但他从未忘记自己的出身。
拓richness n.丰富,富饶
leather n.皮革
例The antique leather-bound book contained handwritten notes.这本皮革封面的古书内含手写批注。
rough adj.粗糙的;艰难的;大致的
Hikers wore special shoes to walk on the rough mountain trails safely.
徒步者穿着特制鞋子,以便安全行走在崎岖的山路上。
拓roughly adv.粗糙地;大致地
mudn.泥,泥浆
After the heavy rain,the children jumped in the mud,staining their clothes brown.
大雨过后,孩子们在泥浆里跳跃,把衣服染成了棕色。
拓muddy adj..泥泞的
career n.职业,事业
搭choose a career选择职业
Choosing a career path requires careful consideration of your skills,interests,and future goals.
选择职业道路需要仔细考虑你的技能、兴趣和未来目标。
tricky adj.棘手的;复杂的
例The interview included some tricky questions about ethical dilemmas..面试中包含一些关于道德困境的棘手问题。
delicious adj.美味的
The market stall offered delicious tropical fruits we'd never seen before.
这个市场摊位提供我们从未见过的美味热带水果。
settle v.解决;定居;决定
搭settle down安顿下来
例They settled the argument by talking it out..他们通过沟通解决了争执。
拓settlement n.定居地;协议
vocation n.职业,天职
For her,teaching is not just a job,but a vocation that brings deep fulfillment.
对她而言,教学不仅是一份工作,而是能带来深层满足的天职。
hunger n.饥饿;渴望
搭the hunger for对..的渴望
His hunger for knowledge led him to spend countless hours in the library
他对知识的渴望促使他在图书馆里度过了无数时光。
拓hungry adj.饥饿的
barely adv.几乎不;勉强
例He barely passed the exam after studying all night.他通宵学习后勉强通过考试。
拓bare adj..赤裸的;最基本的
energy n.能量;力气;能源
搭save energy节约能源
Solar energy provides a clean and sustainable power source for many remote villages.
太阳能为许多偏远村庄提供了清洁且可持续的能源。
mission n.使命;任务
搭complete a mission完成任务
The rescue team completed their mission successfully despite the terrible weather conditions.
尽管天气条件恶劣,救援队还是成功完成了任务。
feed v.喂养;滋养
搭feed on以...为食;从..得到增强
例Reading books feeds her curiosity about the world..阅读滋养了她对世界的好奇心。
拓feedback n.反馈
cross v.穿过;交叉
搭cross one's mind突然想到,掠过脑海
Tourists must cross the ancient stone bridge carefully due to its slippery surface.
游客必须小心地穿过这座古老的石桥,因为桥面很滑。
seedn.种子
例Planting seeds is the first step in growing vegetables.播种是种植蔬菜的第一步。
super adj..极好的;超级的adv.非常地,尤其地
She has a super memory for details,which helps her in scientific research.
她对细节有极好的记忆力,这有助于她的科学研究。supe1 hero n.超级英雄
soar v.高飞;猛增
搭soar across the sky翱翔天际
例Airplane prices may soar during holiday seasons due to high demand..飞机票价可能在节假日期间因需求高涨而飙升。
devote v.奉献;致力于
搭devote oneself to致力于
例The foundation devoted three million dollars to education projects last year:该基金会去年拨款三百万美元用于教育项目。
拓devoted adj..忠诚的;全心全意的
billion num.十亿
搭billions of数十亿
例Over five billion people use the internet daily in2024,says the report.报告称2024年每日有超50亿人使用互联网。
security n.安全;安保人员;保障;安心感
搭food security粮食安全
Airport security checks have become stricter to prevent any potential threats.
机场安检变得更加严格,以防止任何潜在威胁。
拓secure v.保卫adj.安全的;牢固的
三、词汇练习
I.Choose the one that is similar in meaning to each given word.
1.soar
A.to drop
B.to fly
C.to maintain
D.to rocket
2.mission
A.celebration
B.decoration
C.guideline
D.task
3.delicious
A.fresh
B.good
C.hot
D.tasty
4.vocation
A.job
B.hobby
C.study
D.work
5.feed
A.to force
B.to graze
C.to eat
D.to supply
6.super
A.angry
B.grateful
C.sad
D.wonderful
II.Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.
A.barely
B.contribution
C.devote
D.energy
E.mission
F.poverty
G.relieve
H.rough I.seeds J.security
I attended an agricultural university.Our university launched a community garden project to_1 food hunger in our
neighborhood.Many families here live in 2,struggling to afford fresh produce.The project's 3 was to grow vegetables
and donate them to local shelters.
On the first day,we encountered4soil and old tools.It was difficult to dig through the hard ground,but we worked
together.Mr.Li,our teacher,said,"A career isn't just about success-it's about making a(n)5"His words inspired us to
keep going.
We planted 6 and watered them daily.The smell of fresh herbs filled the air as the garden grew.When the first harvest
came,we organized a cooking class.Children from the shelter helped make salads,their eyes shining with joy.
One volunteer,Mia,shared,"It gives me a sense of satisfaction-helping others through food."Even though we 7 slept
during harvest week,the spirit from the team kept us going.Everyone is full of 8 to achieve our goal.
During summer,a storm damaged our crops.We stayed up all night covering plants with tarps."We can't give up,"shouted
Jack,lifting a dripping tomato plant His determination reminded us why we started.By autumn,the garden supplied food for over
200 families and guaranteed food9 We taught elders how to grow herbs on balconies.Mrs.Chen,a retiree,said
tearfully,"Your contribution means my grandchildren can eat vegetables every day."
Now,our project expands to three new neighborhoods.I'll 10 my weekends to this cause,hoping to inspire others.Every
seed we plant grows not just food,but hope
III.Translate the following sentences
1.她似乎对这个计划很感兴趣。(seem)
2.这位老人经历过饥饿的年代。hunger)
3.我们必须解决这个棘手的问题。(icky)
4.他决定将自己的一生奉献给教育事业。(career)
5.孩子们在泥里玩耍,弄得浑身脏兮兮的。mud)
6.The river is too wide for us to cross easily.
7.She settled down in a small town after retirement.
8.This country is rich in natural resources like coal and oil.
9.The price of houses in this area has soared in recent years
10.His talk about environmental protection impressed everyone present.