Return of the Native(在线收听) |
A man who was born in the state of Yan grew up in the state of Chu.At his old age he decided to return to the state of Yan.On his way he passed the state of Jin.His fellow travellers played a trick on him.They pointed at a city of the state of Jin.“This is a city of the state of Yan,”they said.His face saddened.They pointed at a tiny temple housing a village god.“This is the temple of your native village,”said they He heaved a big sigh.They pointed at a house.“This is the house of your ancestors,”they said.Tears ran down his cheeks.They pointed at a mound of earth.“This is your ancestors' grave,”said they.He could not restrain his sobs.His fellow travellers burst into laughter.“We were just putting you on.This is still the territory of the state of Jin.”He was mortified.As it turned out,when he reached the state of Yan and really saw the city and the village temple as well as his ancestors' house and grave,he was less sentimental than before.Exercises: |
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