《2025年综合应用创新题典中点九年级英语下册人教版安徽专版》

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Johnson always grew very good corn and won the “Finding the Best Corn” competition every year.
This year, he won as usual and a reporter called Jeff came, because he really wondered why he could win every year. Before interviewing Johnson, Jeff visited Johnson’s neighbors and others. After knowing everything, Jeff went to Johnson, “Congratulations to you for your win. Can you tell me your secret?”
Johnson replied, “Thank you for your wishes. I was able to win because of everyone’s effort and hard work.”
Jeff asked, “I asked around about you and came to know every year you share your best seeds (种子) with your neighbors and other farmers free of cost. Why so?”
Johnson replied, “When wind blows, corn pollen (花 粉) will spread around fields. If my neighbors grow poor corn, the poor pollen will also be blown into my fields. Then my corn must become worse. Our happy life is similar. ______”
16. Why did Jeff want to interview Johnson?(不超过10个词)
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17. What did Johnson do with his corn seeds every year?(不超过15个词)
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18. What might Johnson say at the end of the story?(不超过15个词)
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答案： 16. Because he really wondered why Johnson could win every year.
17. He shared his best seeds with his neighbors and other farmers free of cost.
18. If people around us live a happy life, we can also live a happy life.（答案合理即可）