Read the given passage, then give brief answers, to the questions placed at the end, in your own words:
There is indeed, something inexpressibly pleasing in the annual renovation of the world and the new display of the treasures of nature. The darkness and cold of winter with the naked deformity of every object, on which we turn our eyes, make us rejoice at the succeeding season, as well for what we have escaped, as for what we may enjoy. Every budding Flower, which a warm situation brings early to our view, is considered by us a messenger to notify the approach of more joyous days.
The spring affords to a mind free from the disturbance of cares or passions almost everything that our present state makes us capable of enjoying. The Variegated Verdure of the fields and woods, the succession of grateful Odours, the Voice of pleasure pouring out its notes on every side, with the gladness apparently conceived by every animal from the growth of lilies, food, and the clemency of the weather, throw over the whole earth an air of gaiety, significantly expressed by Smile of nature.

1. Give meanings of the underlines expressions in the passage in your own words.

• Annual renovation – refers to the yearly changes in the natural environment, such as the changing of seasons.
• Treasures of nature – refers to the beauty and wonder found in the natural world.
• Succeeding season – refers to the season following the winter, in this case, spring.
• Warm situation – refers to a place or location that experiences early warming weather, possibly due to its geographical location.
• Grateful Odors – refers to the pleasant smells emitted by nature during the spring.
• Clemency of the weather – refers to the mildness or gentleness of the weather during spring.
• Air of gaiety – refers to the overall feeling of cheerfulness and joy in the natural world during spring.
• Smile of nature – is a metaphorical expression referring to the joy and happiness conveyed by the natural world during spring.
• Inexpressibly pleasing – means something that is difficult to put into words how pleasing it is.
• Rejoice – means to feel pleasure and happiness.
• Succeeding – subsequent; come after
• Clemency – (of person) leniency; mercy or (of weather) mild
• Gaiety – live-hearted; cheerful

2. Say how an early budding flower becomes a messenger of happy days?
An early budding flower is seen as a symbol of the approaching spring season and the arrival of warmer and more pleasant weather.

3. Who, according to the writer can make the best of the spring season?
According to the writer, a person with a mind free from the disturbance of cares or passions can make the best of the spring season, as they are able to fully appreciate and enjoy the beauty and joy of the natural world during this time.

4. Why are all animals glad at the approach of spring?
All animals are glad at the approach of spring because it marks the growth of their food and the clemency of the weather, which allows for better living conditions.

5. Suggest a title for the passage.
The Renewal of Spring: A celebration of Nature's Treasures