A man died and was on his way to another world, either heaven (天堂) or hell (地狱).He saw a beautiful huge palace.The owner came out and asked the man to stay and live in the palace.The man said,"(1) And now I just want to eat and sleep without doing any work." The owner of the palace said, "(2) You can eat whatever you want. And nothing needs to be done by you." "That is great! This must be heaven!" said the man. And he lived in the palace.
(3) But gradually he felt a bit lonely and bored.So he went to the owner and said,"Just eating and sleeping every day is very boring.Now I'm losing interest in this kind of life.(4) " The owner replied, "Sorry, there are no jobs here at all."
After another few months, the man could not stand it any more and went to the owner again."I really can't stand this kind of life any more." he said. "If you do not offer me a job, I would prefer to go to hell rather than live here."
The owner of the palace smiled. "Where do you think we are now?" he said. "(5) ____ "
A. Could you help me find a job? B. I have been working hard my whole life. C. At first, the man felt very happy with a life of eating and sleeping. D. If so, there is nowhere else better than here for you. E. Heaven? We are actually in hell! |
It is very noisy outside and we (想知道) what has happened.
What were you doing when the heavy rain (突然地) came?
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The poor boy hasn't eaten anything for a whole day. He is very h .
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Norman was a teacher of a middle school. He enjoyed running for exercise around the park when he was free.
One Sunday afternoon,after running(1) usual,Norman decided to go home and have a rest. Just then he noticed an old lady(2) by the road. The old lady looked around worriedly.
Norman went over and asked what he could do for her. After a short talk, Norman came to know that she forgot her way home and got(3) . Norman called the old lady's son and then took her to the(4) restaurant.
In the restaurant, Norman ordered food for her politely. While eating, sometimes she carelessly sprinkled (撒) food and drink on the table and on her coal.Other customers(顺 客)felt disgusted(厌恶)at the sight. But Norman didn't care(5) it. He cleaned the table from time to time in silence and(6) took the old lady some time to finish eating. After that, Norman paid the bill. They were ready to leave(7) the old lady's son arrived. He held Norman's hand and said."Thanks to your help, my mother was(8)_____ well."
"You're welcome.She makes me(9) my mom who lives in the countryside.I just did what a son should do."said Norman with a smile.All the customers around were moved by his(10) and showed respect to him.