阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.
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I planted two seeds side by side in the soil in my backyard.The first said, "I want to grow! I want to send my roots 1 into the soil, andtryto 2.I want to feel the 3 ofthesunonmyface!"Anditgrew.The second seed said, "I am 4.If I send my roots into the ground below, I don't know what I will meet in the 5.If I push my way through the hard soil, I may 6 my small sprouts (芽).What if a small child may 7 me up from the ground.No, it is much better for me to wait until 8." A hen walking around for food found the waiting seed and 9 ate it.