Once there was a parrot on sale in a pet store. It was a beautiful red and blue bird. It sat on a perch in the middle of the store, so that everyone could see it when they came in. The owner was very proud(自豪的) of it and asked a high price for it.

One day a man went into the store. “That's a beautiful bird,” he said to the pet store owner, “But why is it so expensive? Is it unusual(不同寻常的) bird?” “No, it's not very unusual. It's expensive because it can talk,” the pet store owner said.

“I see. How can I make it talk?” the man asked.

The pet store owner asked him, “Do you see those string tied to each of the bird's legs?”

“Yes,” the man answered.

“Well, you pull(拉) those strings(绳子),” the pet store owner told him. “That will make the parrot talk.”

The man asked, “Do you mind(介意) if I try?”

“Not at all,” the pet store owner said.

The man walked up to the parrot and pulled the string on its left leg. The parrot said, “Good morning.” The man pulled the string on the parrot's right leg. This time the parrot said, “How are you today?”

“That's not very interesting,” said the man. “Any parrot could do that.” Then he laughed, “But what would happen if I pulled both strings at the same time?”

“I'll fall off my perch, you fool!” the parrot said.

1.The parrot was expensive because________.

A. it was pretty beautiful

B. it could talk with the people

C. it was a very unusual bird

D. it was in the middle of the store

2.The parrot would talk when _________.

A. people came into the pet store

B. it was the pet store owner

C. people said it was beautiful

D. people pulled the strings on its legs

3. Which is the first sentences that the parrot said to the man?

A. Good morning.

B. How are you?

C. That's wasn't interesting.

D. I'll fall off my perch, you fool.

4. From the story we know the parrot was_______.

A. kind B. silly C. clever D. crazy

5.The best title for the passage should be “_________”.

A. Unusual Parrot B. Parrot Talk C. Silly man D. Clever Owner

How to beat sadness

We all have days when we are down,tired and unhappy.That’s OK.You need days like this,or how would you know

you are happy?You’ll enjoy your good days even more when you have a few bad days.Even if sadness is part of a

life,let’s try to make it small.Here are a few simple ways to help you feel better when you are feeling sad.

1. Stand up straight and this helps your energy flow(流动).When your energy is flowing freely,you can feel better.

2. Smile! It’s easy to do and have good results. This way can not only leave you in a good mood but also bring others a good mood.

3. Listen to music. It can be your favourite music.Some kinds of music work better than others,so try to find out what kind of music works the best for you.

4. Take some “me” time. You can find pleasure in reading a book.,watching a sunrise or having a hot bath,or something like that.

5. Exercise.Even something as simple as taking a walk will get your blood flowing. It is a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes your mind sad.

These ways will cheer you up when you are down,but don’t just use them when you are sad.Try and practise them everyday to make them a habit..You will be surprised to learn that these simple ways will keep your sadness away.But if you are in a deep depression(沮丧),go to the hospital.

How to beat sadness

Ideas

●It’s OK to feel down, 1. and unhappy.

●It’s possible to make sadness a small 2. of life

Easy ways to cheer you up

● Stand up straight so that your energy can flow freely.

3. at others because it can bring you and others a good mood

●Listen to your favourite music because it works the best

●Find pleasure in everyday life,such as watching a sunrise

●4. a walk and you can clear your mind of sad things.

Suggestions

●Try to make these simple ways a habit.

●Go to a 5. when you are in a deep depression.

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