Inoldtimes,fableretoldthestoryofayoungathleticboyhungr...

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In old times, fable retold the story of a young athletic boy hungry for success, for whom winning was everything and success was 41 by such a result.

One day, the boy was preparing himself for a running competition, himself and two other young boys to 42 .A large crowd had 43 to witness the sporting spectacle and a wise old man, upon hearing of the little boy, had traveled far to 44 witness too.

The race were finished, and 45 enough the boy took the winning line and was first. The crowd cheered and __46 at the boy. The wise man remained 47 , expressing no emotions. The little boy, however, felt proud and ___48 .

“Another race, another race!” pleaded the little boy.

The wise old man stepped forward and presented the little boy with two new 49 , an elderly frail lady and a blind man. “What is this?” asked the little boy. “This is not 50 .” He exclaimed.

“Race!” said the wise man. The race was started and the boy was the only 51 , the other two challengers 52 standing at the starting line. The little boy was excited and 53 his arms in delight. The crowd, however, was 54 showing no sentiment toward the little boy.

“What has happened? Why don’t the people join in my 55 ?” he asked the wise old man.

“Race again,” replied the wise man, “This time, finish 56 , all three of you.” Continued the wise man.

The little boy thought a little, stood in the middle of the blind man and the frail old lady, and then took the two challengers 57 the hand. The race began and the little boy walked ever so 58 to the finishing line and crossed it. The crowd applauded enthusiastically. The wise man smiled, gently nodding his head.

“Old man, I don’t understand! Who are the crowd 59 for? Which one of us three?” asked the little boy.

The wise old man looked into the little boy’s eyes, placing his hands on the boy’s shoulders, and replied softly, “Little boy, for this race you have 60 much more than in any race you have ever run before, and for this race the crowd cheer not for any winner!”

41. A. measured B. described C. implied D. determined

42. A. fight B. compete C. cooperate D. join

43. A. gathered B. followed C. wandered D. offered

44. A. show B. give C. enjoy D. participate

45. A. quickly B. amazingly C. sure D. unexpectedly

46. A. shouted B. pointed C. stared D. waved

47. A. excited B. satisfied C. sincere D. still

48. A. guilty B. inspired C. active D. important

49. A. winners B. friends C. challengers D. volunteers

50. A. race B. failure C. rule D. chance

51. A. competitor B. arrival C. starter D. finisher

52. A. left B. fallen C. dropped D. thrown