I love natural science, which came from my curiosity in nature. From ____ early ago, I caught frogs and insects in the nearby woods. I explored the cool streams ____ (run) through the woods and searched for fish living in the water.

    As I grew up, my interests expands around subjects in school, particularly ____ biology, chemistry and physics in high school. These interests were increased with more time ____ (spend) in the deserts of Arizona. The desert was not totally new to me, since I ____ (visit) relatives in Phoenix several times before moving there. However, exploring the desert on my own was new. I checked under every rock and bush looking for ____ (sign) of life. I found many incredible animals. Once I happened to discover ____ (poison) snakes under a rock. I was very sacred. However, I ____ (eventual) grew to be cautious of them and now snakes are my favorite study subject.

    I am now an ecologist. I have done research in deserts, forests, streams and lakes. Finding new species still ____ (excite) me. I am glad to have a strong inquisitiveness (求知欲) in the natural world. My hobby and curiosity make me ____ I am now.