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Some people think they know everything. Anansi, the spider didn't think that. He was a 1 spider. And he knew to have real wisdom, he had to learn more from others.

One day, Anansi found a (an) 2 gourd (葫芦) on the ground and he had an idea. "3 I get advice from others and put it in this gourd, then I'll be wiser than 4 else in the world."

So, he went from house to house and asked the other creatures (生物), "What's your best piece of 5? And they were all happy to share their wisdom, because they could see that Anansi 6 it.

The snail said, "Don't be in a hurry. 7 is not a 100-meter race."

The butterfly said, "Life is short. Enjoy every day."

The ant said, "You'll 8 be great on your own. Everyone needs the help of others."

Anansi was very happy with all the advice. He took it and put it in his gourd. And when he'd filled the gourd, he thought to himself, "Now, I have more wisdom than the others. I must 9 the wisdom, so no one can steal it." He 10 and saw a hole high up in a tree, and he had an idea.

Anansi held the gourd with two legs and tried to 11 the tree with his other six legs. But the gourd was too big and he couldn't climb. His son was nearby watching him. "Daddy," he said, "why don't you 12 the gourd to your back and then climb the tree?" "That's very good advice," said Anansi. "Thank you for sharing it with me." And then Anansi realized that advice is only 13 when we share it with someone.

So he climbed the tree with the gourd on his back. And when Anansi reached the 14, he held the gourd up to the wind. All the advice flew into the sky and traveled 15 the land. And wisdom came to everyone.

—It's ________. It usually grows in wet places.

—Oh, put it on the table and ______ it with a bowl to keep it from getting cold.

—Yes, she also studies hard at school.

—I agree with you.

—It's too expensive. We can buy ________ one but ________ this one.

—It's ________ than the last one.