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Once there lived a wise man who was respected by everyone. His son, however, was very lazy and did nothing all day-and all 1.! The wise man was worried about his son’s future. One day, he said to his son, “There was some treasure in a far away place. I want you to find 2. alone. I have 3. 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.
His son set out on his long journey the next day. He had to travel across forests, rivers and mountains. Along the way, he 4. (help) by some with food and by some with shelter(住所). He came across robbers(强盗) who tried to rob him. He also saw changing scenery(风景) and seasons. Finally, after a long year, he reached the place his father said. He spent two days 5. (dig) for the treasure, but found nothing.
Feeling 6. (disappoint), he headed back to his home. On his way back, he sometimes would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to hunt and make meals. He had to fix his own shelter by himself. He was able 7. (tell) time by the position of the sun and protect himself from wild animals. He met the same people who had helped him 8. (early). This time, he helped them in return.
After he reached home, he apologized to his father 9. he didn’t find the treasure. “There wasn’t any treasure in the very first place, my son,” the father answered 10. a smile. “But I think you have found your life’s true treasure.”