A. the tree grew very slowly.

　　B. the tree showed its beauty and benefits.

　　C. the author’s neighbor was good at planting trees.

　　D. the tree was so strong that it could bear any weight.

　　2. The author’s neighbor left a stump in her front yard to use it as_____.

　　A. a good reminder.

　　B. a seat after dinner.

　　C. a place to feed birds.

　　D. a beautiful sculpture.

　　3. What does the author mainly want to show in the passage?

　　A. Life has beauty and tragedy.

　　B. Life consists of pain and suffering.

　　C. Life should be pleasant rather than painful.

　　D. Life is determined by our attitude towards it.

　　参考答案1—3、BCD

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