__24__ my older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I _25_explored our new surroundings.

　　One afternoon, I was out exploring __26__ and saw a new kind of cactus（仙人掌）. I crouched（蹲）down for a closer look. “You'd better not __27__ that”

　　I turned around to see an old woman.

　　“Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explained that I was, __28__,new to the entire state．

　　“My name is Ina Thorne.” Have you got used to life in the __29__? It must be quite a __30__ after living in Boston.”

　　How could I explain how I __31__ the desert? I couldn’t seem to find the right words.

　　“It’s vastness,” she offered. “That vastness __32__ you stand on the mountains overlooking the desert梱ou can __33__ how little you are in comparison with the world. __34__, you feel that the possibilities are limitless.s”

　　That was it. That was the feeling I’d had ever since I’d first seen the mountains of my new home. Again, my __35__ would change with just a few simple words.

　　“Would you like to come to my home tomorrow?” Someone should teach you which plant you should and shouldn’t touch.”

　　16. A. During

　　B. Until

　　C. Upon

　　D. Before

　　17. A. gathered

　　B. warned

　　C. organized

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