阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

Once there was a rich man named Chulong.

Oneday, he was walking in his garden when he saw a strange 1 with beautiful features(特征) and sweet voice in a tree. Chulong 2 went near the tree and caught the bird, which he thought he could 3and get lots of money.

“Don't think about making money through me!" said the bird, “4 will buy me, because, in imprisonment (监禁), I lose my beauty and sweet voice.”Chulong's hope of making money was shattered. He became angry and wanted to5the bird for the meat.

Then the 6bird suggested, “Well, set me free. In return I shall teach you7simple but useful rules, which can do good to you.”

Chulong didn't believe the bird 8 and he was afraid that the bird would fly away. However, the bird9 it would keep its word(守信). Chulong wanted to take a risk. He set the bird free and it sat on the branch of a tree. It became10 again.

Chulong asked, “Now teach me the rules.”"Certainly,”said the bird.

Then thebird taught Chulong the11 The first rule is Never believe everything others say. The second rule is Never be sad about something you don't have. The third rule is Never throw away what you have in your hand.

“You silly bird,”shouted Chulong, “These rules are known to everyone. You12 me.”

But the bird said, "Today, you had me in your hand, but you threw me away. You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me.13the rules are simple, you have never followed them. Now have you got the14of the rules? Just sit down and think for a while.” With these words, the bird 15and disappeared from his sight.

    Mr. White with his wife was now living at a small Italian hotel. Last year they had stayed in Italy for months on holiday. One night he went out for a walk 1 . It was late. The small street was dark and 2 . Suddenly he heard steps behind him. He 3 his head and saw a middle-aged woman with wild hair, who quickly walked past him. The woman was 4  out of sight when Mr. White suddenly found that his watch was 5 . He thought it was the passing woman who had taken his watch, 6  he ran quickly after her and soon caught up with her. As he knew 7  Italian, Mr. White had to ask the woman to 8  the watch in another way. He showed the woman his strong arms and pointed to her watch pocket. The woman thought a while and gave the watch to Mr. White.

    Mr. White returned home and told his wife 9 had happened. He was greatly 10 when Mrs. White pointed to the watch on the table. Now he found it was he himself that had taken the Italian's watch.

    Doctor Seuss was born in 1904. He was one of the most successful 1 book writers in the world. His books are very popular2 young readers. They enjoy the invented words and the pictures of funny animals and plants. In 1954, Life magazine published(刊登) a report 3 school children. The report said many children's books were boring. Doctor Seuss 4hoped to help children. So he 5 to write books that were interesting and 6 to read. He used words with the same ending sound, like "7" and "wish". He did not receive training in art. However, he 8 the pictures for most of his books. He died at the age of 87, but his influence(影响) remains. 9 his books have been sold worldwide. People say his books helped change the way American children learned to read. Yet, his books are loved by people of all 10. Doctor Seuss once said, "I do not write for children. I write for people."

    Lila has trouble(麻烦) seeing. She loves to ride her bike, but she can't see well and tell which way to turn. She loves to play basketball, but she can't 1 the ball when it comes to her. Most of all, Lila loves to go to school, but it's 2 for her to see what is on the blackboard.

    One day Lila's mother takes her to an eye doctor. The doctor 3 Lila's eyes and tells her she is going to wear glasses. At first, Lila feels   4 to wear a pair of glasses. The doctor says, "Glasses can help 5 see well. If(如果) you have a pair of glasses, you can do all of the things you 6 !"Lila begins to think that is not so bad.

    After Lila has her glasses, she can do 7 things! She can ride her bike with her 8 on school trips. She can play basketball with her friends. And Lila can finally 9 the lesson on the blackboard at school! Lila is very happy, 10 she wears her glasses every day.

    Vincent Williams went to a boarding school. Here is one of the letters he wrote to his 1 from the school.

Dearest Mom and Dad,

    I'm afraid I have something terrible to tell you. I have been very naughty and the school principal(校长) is very 2 with me. She is going to write to you. I have to be3   from here by you. She does not want me in the school any longer.

    The trouble started last night when I was 4 in bed. This is against the rules, of course. We are not 5 to smoke at all.

    As I was smoking, I heard 6 coming towards the room. I did not want to be caught by a teacher, so I threw the cigarette away.

    7, the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket, which caught fire.

    There was a curtain near the waste-paper basket which caught fire, too.

    The principal 8 the fire station. By the time the firemen arrived, the whole room was on fire. One of my roommates got hurt and he was sent to the 9.

    The principal said that the fire was all my fault and she will send you a bill for the damage(损坏). The damage will 10 you two thousand dollars.

    I'm very sorry about this. I won't break any rules. I promise.

Much love,

Vincent

    One day, I took my two kids to the local playground. As soon as we got there, my daughter ran to the1and asked for a push. When I was helping my daughter, I2another girl trying to make her own swing go high by3. Her old grandmother was4on the chair nearby and smiled at me.

    I gave my daughter one big5and then walked towards the little girl. I asked 6 she wanted me to give her a push. She smiled and said, "Yes." For the next two7I pushed the swings, and8with my two children and the little girl. When we went home, I was very tired. But my heart was flying much9than the swings.

    One day two years later, after a day's work, I was a little tired. But I needed to10my kids before going home. While I was11outside the school gate, a little girl came over and smiled12at me. She gave me a big hug before catching her school bus. As I watched her running away, I didn't feel13anymore.

    In life, the love we give others will find its way back to us. It may travel from heart to 14 or it may blossom(开花) in the heart which it was planted in. The15we share, the kindness we give, and the happiness we create will always come back to us with a pleasant surprise.