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| A parable(寓言)tells about a martial artist who kneels (跪) before a master in a ceremony to receive the Black Belt, which is hard to earn. After years of 1 , the student has finally reached a height of achievement in the discipline. "Before gaining the belt, you must 2 one more test," the coach seriously tells the young man. "I'm ready," responds the student, 3 perhaps one more round of boxing. "You must answer the 4 question: what is the true meaning of the Black Belt?" "Why, the end of my journey," says the student. "A well-deserved 5 for my hard work." The master waits for more. 6 , he is not satisfied. The coach finally speaks, "You are not ready for the Black Belt. 7 in one year." As the student 8 before his master a year later, he is again asked the question, "What is the true 9 of the Black Belt?" "It is a symbol of honor and the highest achievement in our art." The young man responds. Again the master waits for more. Still 10 , he says once more, "You are not ready for the Black Belt. Return in one year." A year later the student kneels before his coach and 11 the question, "What is the true meaning of the Black Belt?" This time he answers, "The Black Belt 12 not the end, but the beginning, the 13 of a never-ending journey of discipline, work and the pursuit of an ever higher standard." "Yes," says the master. "You are now ready to 14 the Black Belt and begin your work." You may not be 15 for a Black Belt, but you might be at an important point. Maybe you're facing a life change, perhaps even a 16 one. Or maybe you are waiting for something you have worked hard to achieve-graduation, a new job, a 17 , or even retirement. All wise people see that 18 can be new beginnings. Change need not be feared. And neither should we be looking for a 19 resting place, for a full and happy life is always active. Does the change you face represent, not just an ending, but a new beginning in your life's 20 ? If so, you may be ready to move forward. | ||||
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Once a farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a(n) 1 advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. 2 he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a sudden pull on his trousers.He_3_down into the eyes of a little boy. "Mister, "he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies." "Well, "said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his 4 , "these puppies come from fine parents and 5 a good deal of money." The boy 6 his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of 7 and held it up to the farmer. "I've got thirtynine cents. Is that enough to take a look?" "Sure, "said the farmer. And with that he 8 a whistle, "Here, Dolly!"he called. 9 from the doghouse and down the road ran Dolly 10 by four little balls of fur. As the dogs made their 11 to the fence, the little boy noticed something else moving inside the doghouse. 12 another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. The little pup began walking unsteadily toward the others, d oing its best to 13 . "I want that one, "the little boy said, 14 at the runt (矮个子). The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you 15 want that puppy. He will never be able to 16 and play with you as other dogs would." With that the little boy 17 back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his 18 . In doing so he showed a steel brace(支柱) running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a 19 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." The 20 is full of people who need someone who understands. | ||||
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