Asaprofessor,Itrynottocomparemystudentswithothers.After...

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As a professor, I try not to compare my students with others. After all, every person is___21___in their experiences and learning styles. But when thinking about how hard they work to succeed in their studies, I ___22___camellias(山茶花) in nature.

Camellias bloom annually and many are decades___23___. Despite its fragile appearance, it is an extremely___24___plant. Camellias bloom is a few colors, red, pink, white, even yellow. It can stand 45 winters and summer heat. It produces flowers that resemble roses, scentless(无气味的)but more charming. Their waxy evergreen leaves enable camellias to___25___our climate. They protect the plant from pests and extreme temperatures, and then attractive flowers___26___bees to the spring gift. Once you know tea comes from the camellia, its reputation as a time-honored, dependable plant makes____27____.

Occasionally in Oregon, where I live, camellias____28____all year round without being ruined by rain, heat___29___snow. Seeing their blooms this March, I know they bloom once again within the year, and I start thinking about their inner___30___and resilience(适应力). That leads me to reflect ___31___my persistent, diligent, creative students and people in Oregon.

We Oregonians are so strong, wise,___32___and hard-working in developing our hometown into a modern state ___33___we have made a habit of using our ___34___wisely to expand into nearly every sector of industry. Oregon leads in innovative(创新的)___35___, such as renewable energy and industries. With our region’s natural beauty, we ___36___a unique range of foods, fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure that our area remains world-famous. Our beautiful___37___attracts people from all over the globe. Our area has a brighter____38____than any place I can think of.

You can also succeed if you take time to depend on your perseverance and hard work just like the___39___the camellias possess in our region. And always believe in yourselves like Oregonians.

21. A. similar B. abundant C. complex D. unique

22. A. deal with B. make up C. think of D. act as

23. A. old B. young C. long D. alive

24. A. strong B. weak C. strange D. small

25. A. usual B. common C. serious D. fierce

26. A. meet B. praise C. oppose D. stand

27. A. introduce B. drag C. draw D. appoint

28. A. sense B. progress C. an effort D. a gift

29. A. develop B. bloom C. improve D. change

30. A. and B. but C. or D. even

31. A. imagination B. wealth C. beauty D. situation

32. A. upon B. into C. about D. with