Penny’s family was very poor. Her father was a sailor (水手). He earned very little money and was ________ away from home. Her mother could not work ________ she was often ill. One day Penny's mother said to Penny, “Our lamp (灯) is broken. Go to the market on your way home from school and buy another one. Here’s sixty dollars. ________ to get a bargain (讨价还价), dear.”

After school, Penny went to Mr. Chen’s store. She ________ a dirty old lamp on a shelf. “What’s that lamp made of?” she asked. “It’s made of glass and metal. It’s a good lamp.” said Mr Chen. “________ is it?” asked Penny. “Fifty dollars for you.” Mr Chen answered. “It’s too ________. Hmm. I’ll give you forty.” “Forty-five and you have a deal (交易),” said Mr Chen. “I’ll ________ it.” replied Penny.

After dinner, Penny cleaned the lamp. ________, a fairy (仙女) appeared. She spoke to Penny, “I’ve been inside that lamp for more than a thousand years. I was so ________! Thank you for ________ me out. You can have three wishes as a reward (回报).” Penny thought for a moment and then told the fairy her wishes. “I want my mum to be ________. I want my dad to come home. I also want us to have enough food to eat.” The fairy said, “________! You’re not a greedy (贪婪的) child. Your wishes will come true.” Then the fairy disappeared in a flash.

“Penny,” called Penny’s mother. “I feel better now!” Penny was surprised that her first wish had come true. Then she heard a loud ________ on the door. She opened the door. Her father was standing outside! He was carrying lots of ________. “I’ve got a new job as a shop assistant. I can live at home with you now!” he explained. Penny was very happy. She said to ________, “Thank you so much, Fairy, for making my wishes come true!”