Question

Joan and Kate were neighbors. 1. Joan fussed over (過分擔(dān)心) her plants and looked after them all day. Kate did what was required but left leaves of plants to grow as they pleased.

2. The next morning, Joan found the storm made her plants fall down. Her garden was in a mess. However, Kate found the storm did something bad to her plants, but they were still firmly rooted.

The plants of Kate’s had learnt to do things on their own. 3. They had grown deep roots, and made a place for themselves in the soil. As a result, they had stood firmly even in the storm. 4. She got used to caring for the plants day and night, but not teaching them how to sustain (維持) on their own.

Children are just like the plants. 5. Unless parents stop making so much fuss over the children, nothing will work on its own.

A.So they had done their bit of work.

B.One night, there was a heavy rainstorm.

C.They grew the same plants in the gardens.

D.Sooner or later, they have to become independent.

E.However, Joan thought it was her job to do everything.

Answer 1