1. (2022高二上·嘉兴期中) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项宗选出最佳选项。

Personal growth doesn't necessarily only happen when the conditions are perfect. Seeds tend to develop only when conditions are right. A seed will remain dormant (休眠) until moisture (湿度) and temperature are favorable for growth. Unfortunately, as humans, we don't always have the luxury of growing when conditions are just right. Sometimes you must cultivate (促进) personal growth and flower where you're planted, often in spite of external (外部的) circumstances.

For much of my life, I let external circumstances control my happiness. If things weren't going well, then I wasn't well. I told myself that I would be happier if conditions were right. With this mindset, I gave myself permission to stay emotionally dormant. I was waiting for things around me to change before I would do the work to become a better version of myself. In other words, I made my personal growth conditional on external circumstances.

The problem with waiting for change outside of yourself is that you might have to wait a very long time, maybe even forever. And if you stay dormant while waiting, you aren't growing. You're simply stuck in place. You certainly aren't becoming the better version of yourself that you want to be.

If you want to engage in personal growth, like planting seeds, you have to do some work to make it happen. You can't wait around for everything to fall into place. Start with pulling up your emotional weeds. Examine yourself and remove the pessimistic thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. Then, work on the foundation that you have. Practice positive life habits that build your self-respect and happiness.

Personal growth is something you can fight for. It may not come naturally, but when you develop this mindset, you will flower no matter where you're planted.

1. （1） What is the author's purpose in writing the first paragraph?

   A . To stress the importance of personal effort in growth. B . To complain about the lack of perfect conditions. C . To highlight the influence of external circumstances. D . To compare human development and seed growth.
3. （2） Which of the following affected the author's growth most in the past?

   A . Personal experiences. B . Outside influence. C . Sense of timing. D . Positive thoughts.
5. （3） What does the author advise you to do to better yourself?

   A . To look for the right conditions. B . To get emotionally prepared for failures. C . To stop waiting and take action. D . To keep yourself pure through gardening.
7. （4） What is the best title for the text?

   A . Happiness: You Are Your Own Master B . Life Journey: Insist Till Efforts Bear Fruits C . Growth: Flower in Any Circumstances D . Life Changes: The Chance Is in Your Possession