完形填空：There is an old saying: “Take the time to sto

完形填空：There is an old saying: “Take the time to stop and smell the flowers.”

完形填空(每小题1.5分，共15分)

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入相应空格内的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

There is an old saying: “Take the time to stop and smell the flowers.” I think we should also take the time to ____41____ flowers.

My grandmother knew just ____42____ to do that. She grew flowers with earth, water and love, so her back garden was filled with beautiful flowers. She would smile when she saw the ____43____ shine down on them. In her front garden she planted flowers, ____44____. You could see red, white, and yellow flowers in it. My mom and I used to walk ____45____ them and enjoy their smells. Beautiful butterflies (蝴蝶) flew down on them. Grandma also cared for the wild flowers. She would send ____46____ and my brother out to pick flowers and would then turn them into delicious wine (酒).

Grandma not only planted flowers in the gardens ____47____ also planted flowers in our hearts. Her delicious dinners made with love encouraged us. Her sweet smile always made us ____48____. Her hugs (拥抱) and kisses were the sunshine that kept our own love ____49____ day after day.

Take the time to plant a few flowers yourself today. Show your smiles, kindness and love. Plant yo ur wishes, talents and pleasure. Make this ____50____ brighter and brighter with your sunshine.

41. A. plant B. water C. buy D. sell

42. A. who B. when C. how D. where

43. A. star B. sun C. rain D. wind

44. A. too B. either C. then D. though

45. A. at B. on C. with D. around

46. A. me B. you C. him D. her

47. A. and B. so C. but D. or

48. A. happy B. hungry C. tired D. angry

49. A. sleeping B. growing C. standing D. losing

50. A. house B. town C. city D. world