A little boy almost thought of himself as the most 1 child in the world because he was born with a disability. He seldom played with his classmates; and when 2 by his teacher to answer questions, he always lowered his head and responded with 3.
One spring, the boy's father4 some saplings (树苗) from the neighbor. He told his children to plant a sapling each person in front of the house, promising that a nice gift would go to 5 grows the best tree. The boy also wanted to get his father's gift. But seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees merrily, anyhow, an idea suddenly 6 him: he hoped the tree he planted would 7 soon.
Leaving his tree unattended for several days, the little boy went to see his tree again. He was 8 to find it grew greener among the surrounding trees. His father kept his promise, bought the little boy his favorite gift and told him that he had the 9 to become an outstanding botanist (植物学家)when he grew up.
Since then, the little boy 10 became optimistic. One day, the little boy couldn't sleep on the bed, expecting the coming festival. Looking at the bright moonlight and fireworks outside the window, he suddenly decided to go out to see the 11 . When he came to the courtyard, he found his father was spraying (喷洒) something on it. The truth came to 12 all of a sudden. He returned to his room, tears rolling down his face.
The little boy didn't become a botanist.13 he was elected President of the United States. His name was Franklin Roosevelt. Decades passed and the scene still 14 Franklin Roosevelt and never a moment did he forget it.
Love is the best nourishment (营养品)of life and even if it is just a cup of 15, it can make the tree of life grow strong.
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