阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳答案，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。
It was an ordinary summer afternoon when I first found out about my grandpa’s ____1____ garden.
That day, after school, instead of walking straight home, I decided to visit my grandpa, who lived just a few blocks away.
When I got there, I saw the front door was slightly open. I pushed it open but found nobody. Curiosity and ____2____ mixed within me as I ventured inside and noticed the backdoor wide open, leading to a path I’d never ____3____ before. There it was—a breathtaking garden, filled with flowers of all shapes and colors, greenery stretching out as far as my eyes could see. I walked ____4____, marveling at the beautiful spectacle. Suddenly, I heard a rustling sound from a nearby bush, followed by a soft and familiar voice.
“I didn’t ____5____ you to find this place, my dear,” my grandpa said, emerging from behind the green leaves with a broad smile, holding a watering can.
____6____ by the beauty of the garden, I just stood there, taking in the view. After what felt like forever, I asked, “Grandpa, why didn’t you tell me about this place?”
He shrugged and replied, “I wanted it to be a ____7____, something you could discover on your own. It’s more special that way, don’t you think?”
Since that day, we would spend hours in the garden, tending to the flowers, sharing stories, and enjoying each other’s ____8____. That garden, which I discovered ____9____, became our playground, a haven of peace in the midst of our bustling city lives.
Looking back now, I realize that the greatest thing I found in that garden was not the beautiful scenery, but the precious memories and _____10_____ I built with my grandpa.
1. A. tiny B. secret C. romantic D. natural
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A. concern B. relaxation C. delight D. excitement
3. A. appreciated B. doubted C. noticed D. recognized
4. A. home B. back C. away D. further
5. A. expect B. hope C. allow D. tell
6. A. Disturbed B. Overwhelmed C. Angered D. Amused
7. A. mystery B. gift C. challenge D. wonder
8. A. garden B. company C. greeting D. memories
9. A. as usual B. in particular C. on purpose D. by chance
10. A. peace B. balance C. bond D. trust
