The big tree (38)was near my gate was old and beautiful. I was saddened when it blew down in a winter storm. (39). the storm I sawed down the remains of the tree to level with the ground. Some of the wood was rotten. Pieces came away in my hand. But a good part of the wood was (40). and strong. I did not dig up the roots of the tree. I left them in the ground.Three months later,(41) ., in spring, the old tree began to grow again. It grew strong and beautiful, straight up from the side of the sawn-off part. The colour and smell of its heart-shaped leaves were exactly the same as those of the old tree. I (42)very happy. 38. A. which B. Who C. when D. where 39. A. Before B. After C. while D. when 40. A. lives B. life C. live D. alive 41. A. in B. on C. at D. off 42. A. went B. planted C. rose D. felt