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Once upon a time, there were two the boy’s hand. The little boy was very
candles. One candle was made from happy and went back to his house.
beeswax and the other was made from “Where am I going?” The candle
animal fat. finally arrived at a small and torn hut.
One day, there was a party in the house. Three children and a mother were living
“I will be great at the party. I will be placed in in that small hut with a low ceiling.
a silver candle holder,” the beeswax candle The mother prepared dinner by
said arrogantly. boiling potatoes. The three children
The animal fat candle envied the and the mother had dinner happily.
beeswax candle. “The beeswax candle The animal fat candle stood on an iron
must live a great and splendid life.” candlestick, shining their table brightly.
Then, the master came in. He took the “This candle is very bright,” the
beeswax candle. boy said.
“The party must be wonderful!” The “God bless this kind lady,” the
animal fat candle was left behind and mother prayed. It was a poor but
became lonelier. peaceful and happy family. The animal
At that time, one little boy appeared fat candle felt happy as he enjoyed
with his torn basket at the kitchen door. The shining brightly for this family.
The Candles
mistress of the house gave some potatoes
to the poor boy.
“I will give you this candle, too.” The
mistress slipped the animal fat candle into
Vocabulary
1 beeswax 蜂蜡
2 arrogantly 傲慢的
3 envied 羡慕
4 mistress 女主人
What is the revelation
of this story? Reference answer: Do not underestimate yourself because everyone has his own value.
