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3. The king asked the old man why __________________.
he was digging the earth he was unhappy
he was working in the hot sun
4. The old man was planting saplings for __________________.
himself his forefathers
his children and grandchildren
5. There was only one person who had __________________.
something to talk about nothing to complain about
nothing to be happy about
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. The old man was digging the earth to plant some ______________ saplings.
2. The old man said the saplings would grow into big trees in about
______________ years.
3. The old man was enjoying the fruits of the trees planted by his ______________.
4. The old man had a piece of ______________.
5. The king rode away feeling ______________.
C. Answer the following questions.
1. Why did the king stop at some places?
2. What was the old man doing?
3. When will the trees bear fruits?
4. Who will eat the fruits?
5. Why was the king pleased with the old man?
Vocabulary
A. Write the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
1. weak – ___________________ 4. big – ___________________
2. tired – ___________________ 5. old – ___________________
3. happy – ___________________ 6. pleased – ___________________
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