I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early 1 of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature. It was to annoy my parents.
At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with 2 at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, "something else to 3 ! "Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father even thought it a waste of time.
At that age, I always did something opposite to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found 4 , I would plant a garden!
I planted some lily(百合花) seeds in the yard. But they failed to 5 . I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses. Wild with joy, I found the first rose bloom(开花). One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off. 6 , I was touched by this land of wonder.
However, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even 7 at me because he found it was trouble some to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother"s displeasure, I put in her vase my real roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds 8 flowers.
Regardless of their dislike, I kept on planting my garden and 9 to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they respond to care and love.
It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to challenge my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show, which makes my parents feel very 10 . And now I could say it is my affection for nature that makes me a real gardener.
A. come up D. upsetting G. continue J. clean up
B. dream E. doubt H. shouted K. reflect
C. ually F. proud I. rather than L. intention