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Once upon a time，there lived in Basra an old man.His only job was caring for and loving his only son who was a handsome young man.The old man put all his money into his son's education.The young man went away for a few years and received an education at a well－known university，where there were many scholars (学者)．

The day arrived for the son to return from his studies.When the son came and met his father，the old man looked into his eyes and felt great disappointment."What have you learnt，my son？" he asked."I have learnt everything that was to be learnt，father，" the son said.

"But have you learnt what cannot be taught？" asked the father."Go，my son and learn what cannot be taught，" said the old man.

The young man went back to ask his headmaster to teach him what cannot be taught."Go away to the mountains with these four hundred sheep and come back when they are one thousand，" said the master.

The young man went to the mountains and became a shepherd (牧羊人)．There for the first time he came across silence.He had no one to talk to.The sheep did not understand his language.Hopelessly，he would talk to them but they would look back at him as if to say he were stupid.Slowly but certainly，he began to forget all his worldly knowledge and his pride.He became quiet，wise and humble (谦逊的)．

At the end of two years，when the number of sheep had grown to one thousand，he returned to his master and fell on his knees."Now you have learnt what cannot be taught，" said the master.

The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England--many people are  (confuse) by what these different names mean. So what is the  (different) between them, if any?  (get) to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.

In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined (create) the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. (final), in the 20th century , the southern part of Ireland (break) away from the UK, which resulted the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: "the United Kingdom" or "the UK". People from the UK are called "British", means the UK is also often (refer) to as Britain or Great Britain.

City people usually think they are a lot smarter than country people. They often laugh at simple country 1 . But people do not laugh at 2 music. It is one of the most popular kinds of music in the United States today. Perhaps country music is so popular in the United States because it is about3 but strong human feelings and4 —love, sadness, good times, and bad times. It tells real－life stories and5 the way people really talk. As life becomes more and more complicated, it is good to hear music about6 people. Country music7 two kinds of music. One is the traditional music of the people in the eastern United States.8 is traditional cowboy music from the West. The singers usually play guitars, and in the 1920s they 9  using electric guitars. At first city people 10 country music was low­class. It was popular mostly in the South. But during World War Ⅱ， thousands of11 went to the Northeast and Midwest to12 in the factories. They took their music with them.13  from the rest of the country went to army camps in the South. They 14  to like country music. Slowly it became popular all over the country. Today country music is popular 15 in the United States and Canada—in16 towns and in New York City, among black and white, and among17 and uneducated people. About 1,200 18 stations broadcast country music twenty－four hours a day. English stars sing it in British English, and people in other countries sing it in their19 . The music that started with cowboys and 20 Southerners is now popular all over the world.

Families need to budget (预算) carefully to pay all their costs and save for the future. Making plans is very important. But there are also creative ways to keep costs down in your daily life. 

Made with love

People spend a lot of money buying gifts. Cards and gifts for holidays or birthdays can be expensive. 

You can：. Your gift will be one of a kind. The love and time you put in are worth more to the person who receives your gift than the money you spend. 

Do you know how much it costs to own and use a car? Depending on what kind of car you drive and how much it is used, gas can cost more than$2, 000 per year. And insurance costs even more on top of that. 

You can: Walk or ride a bike. It's free. . Of course, walking and biking can also keep you active. 

A walk in the park

. Amusement park (游乐场) tickets, for example, usually cost about$100 per person, per day. 

You can: Get close to nature and go camping at state and national parks. The cost of admission to a national park is usually about$20 per family.This means four people could take a seven­day trip to a national park for just$20 in admission tickets. . Or try a staycation! Check your local paper for local free concerts and other events. 

A. On the move

B. Make your own gift

C. Buy gifts for your family

D. Find out how much money you have spent

E. Vacations can not only be a lot of fun but also be expensive

F. The same trip to an amusement park would cost$2, 800 in tickets alone

G. You save money and help the environment when you don't take a car ride