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    The man decided to help the little tree. He used his axe to cut down the trees. Then the little tree had enough room. The little tree felt happy and said thanks to the man. When the Sun came out, the little tree{#blank#}4{#/blank#}water and it became very thirsty. Later when a storm came, the little tree lost all its leaves and branches(树枝).