急求帮英语做语法填空题!Two seeds lay side by side in the fertile spring

急求帮英语做语法填空题!
Two seeds lay side by side in the fertile spring soil.The first seed said,"I want to grow!I want to send my roots deep into the soil ____ me,and thrust my sprouts _____ the earth's crust above me.I want to open my tender buds like banners to announce the _____ (arrive) of spring.I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and blessing of the morning dew on my petals!"