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Once there lived a wise man. His son, however, was very lazy and did nothing all day. The wiseman was ________ about his son’s future. One day, he said to his son, “I want you to find some ________. I have drawn a map to guide you.” Then he handed his son a bag. Inside the bag were clothes, some food, a little money and the map.
The son ________ the next day. He had to travel across forests, rivers and mountains. Along the way, he was helped by some with food and by some with rooms to live in. He came across robbers (强盗) who tried to rob him. He also saw changing scenery (风景) and seasons. ________, after a long year, he got to the place his father said. He ________ two days looking and digging for the treasure, but found ________.
So he had to head back to his home. On the way, he experienced the same scenery. Sometimes, he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to make meals. He even had to fix his clothes ________. He was now able to tell time by the position of the sun. He met the same people ________ had helped him earlier. This time, he stayed and helped them in order to repay them.
When he got home, he said ________ to his father for not finding the treasure. “There wasn’t any treasure at all, my son,” the father answered ________ a smile. “But I think you have found your life’s true purpose.”
16. A.surprised | B.relaxed | C.excited | D.worried |
17. A.food | B.clothes | C.treasure | D.maps |
18. A.sold out | B.set out | C.gave out | D.cut out |
19. A.Finally | B.Mostly | C.Normally | D.Especially |
20. A.cost | B.took | C.paid | D.spent |
21. A.something | B.anything | C.everything | D.nothing |
22. A.herself | B.himself | C.itself | D.themselves |
23. 24. A.sorry | B.congratulations | C.advice | D.pleasure |
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