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A farmer had some puppies (baby dogs) to sell. As he was putting up an ad on the edge of his yard, he felt a pull on his trousers. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.
“Mister,” he said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.”
“Well,” said the farmer, “these puppies come from fine parents and cost much money.”
The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?”
“Sure,” said the farmer.
And with that he called, “Here, Dolly!”
Out from the doghouse ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur (绒毛). The little boy’s eyes danced with joy. As the dogs made their way to the fence (栅栏), the little boy noticed something else inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared; this one noticeably smaller. Then in a somewhat awkward manner (笨拙地) the little pup began running toward the others, doing its best to catch up.
“I want that one,” the little boy said, pointing to the smallest puppy.
The farmer knelt (跪) down at the boy’s side and said, “Son, you don’t want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would.”
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up (卷起) one leg of his trousers. In doing so he showed a steel brace (金属支架) running down both sides of his leg and a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see, sir, I don’t run too well myself , and he will need someone who understands.”
Actually our world is full of people who need someone who understands.
1. Who came to see the puppies?
2. Did he have enough money to buy a puppy?
3. How many puppies did the farmer have?
4. Why did the boy want the special dog?
5. What is the possible ending of the story?
1. A little boy.
2. No, (he didn’t).
3. He had five.
4. Because they had the same problem and the boy thought the puppy needed someone who understood.
5. Maybe the farmer would give him the dog.
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People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
| Vacation | When | What to do |
| A national vacation | Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ | People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
| Three great days | New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ | People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
| Paid vacation | More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year | People can have a long journey. |
