二、完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Green Street used to be quiet and common. It had few community activities,
11 things have changed over the past few years. A group of neighbours,
12 by Sarah, decided to change an unused corner of the street
13 a community garden. She was inspired after seeing similar projects in nearby towns and thought, "Why not
14 it here?"
The project began with just a few flower beds, but soon many vegetables and herbs were
15 . The garden is thriving(繁荣的) day by day. The
16 are glad because they are useful for their lives. And anyone in the area can contribute or take what he/she needs. Sarah encourages the neighbours to
17 by organizing workshops on planting and harvesting(收获). "It's not just about growing food; it's about growing friendships," she says.
Some people were doubtful at first,
18 that the garden might be damaged or misused. However, it has
19 become a space where people of all ages gather, share knowledge, and enjoy the
20 produce. Local children, who often prefer fast food, have surprised everyone by eagerly trying the fresh vegetables they've grown
21 . Their parents are really happy to see the
22 .
The project has even encouraged other
23 in the town to create their own green spaces. "It's amazing what
24 happen when a community comes together," Sarah says. "This isn't just about
25 ; it's about bringing life back to Green Street."
(
B
)11. A. so B. but C. and D. because
(
A
)12. A. led B. found
C. saved D. protected
(
D
)13. A. by B. from C. with D. into
(
C
)14. A. fix B. visit C. try D. choose
(
B
)15. A. dug B. added
C. bought D. tasted
(
C
)16. A. workers B. leaders
C. neighbours D. friends
(
D
)17. A. start B. think C. argue D. join
(
A
)18. A. worrying B. hoping
C. planning D. remembering
(
D
)19. A. hardly B. quietly
C. simply D. finally
(
B
)20. A. cold B. fresh
C. magic D. unusual
(
D
)21. A. herself B. himself
C. ourselves D. themselves
(
C
)22. A. messages B. symbols
C. changes D. examples
(
C
)23. A. cities B. schools C. streets D. parks
(
B
)24. A. should B. can C. need D. must
(
A
)25. A. plants B. farms C. stones D. houses
