There was a boy whose family was very wealthy. One day his father took him on a trip to the country in order to show him how poor the people there were. After they arrived at a farm of a very poor family, they spent several days there. On their return, the father asked his son if he liked this trip.
“Oh, it was great, Dad,” the boy replied.
“Did you notice the difference between them and us?” his father asked.
“Yeah, I did.” said the boy.
The father asked his son to tell more details about what he had learned from their trip.
“Well, we have only one dog, and they have four of them. In our garden there is a pool, while they have a river that has no end. We’ve got expensive lanterns, but they have stars above their heads at night. We have the yard, and they have the whole sky. We have only a small piece of land, while they have endless fields. We buy food, but they grow it. We have a high fence for protection of our property; They don’t need it, as their friends protect them.”
The father was puzzled. He could not say a word. Then the boy added, “Thank you, Dad, for letting me realize how poor we are.”
This story shows that the true wealth as well as happiness is not measured by materials. Happiness and freedom are far more valuable.
4. Why did the father have the trip with his son?
A.To visit their relatives in the countryside. |
B.To enjoy the beautiful sights in the countryside. |
C.To help the boy make more friends there. |
D.To help the boy realize how wealthy they were. |
5. What can be learned from their conversation?
A.The father and the boy had different opinions. |
B.Neither the father nor the boy liked the countryside. |
C.The people in the countryside did not treat them nicely. |
D.The father liked the countryside much more than the boy. |
6. What did the boy think of his family after the trip?
A.His family was as poor as the family in the country. |
B.His family was poorer than the family in the country. |
C.His family was as wealthy as the family in the country. |
D.His family was wealthier than the family in the country. |
7. Which of the following does the boy value most?
A.Materials and wealth. | B.Diligence and hard work. |
C.Nature and freedom. | D.Confidence and optimism. |