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[ "happy", "curious", "satisfied" ]
One day,his father,King Philip,received a horse as a(n) present .Together with some of his men as well as the prince,the King took with him his new horse out on a wide plain to ride .But they soon found that the horse was very wild .It kicked and shouted loudly so that no one could get on its back.The King was [MASK] and gave orders for it to be taken back at once.But the prince,Alexander,was sorry to hear this.
angry
[ "him", "her", "this" ]
One day,his father,King Philip,received a horse as a(n) present .Together with some of his men as well as the prince,the King took with him his new horse out on a wide plain to ride .But they soon found that the horse was very wild .It kicked and shouted loudly so that no one could get on its back.The King was angry and gave orders for [MASK] to be taken back at once.But the prince,Alexander,was sorry to hear this.
it
[ "find", "do", "say" ]
One day,his father,King Philip,received a horse as a(n) present .Together with some of his men as well as the prince,the King took with him his new horse out on a wide plain to ride .But they soon found that the horse was very wild .It kicked and shouted loudly so that no one could get on its back.The King was angry and gave orders for it to be taken back at once.But the prince,Alexander,was sorry to [MASK] this.
hear
[ "deliver", "kill", "release" ]
"It's a pity to [MASK] such a fine horse just because no man is brave enough to get on it,"said he.
1ose
[ "a", "one", "such" ]
"It's a pity to 1ose such a fine horse just because [MASK] man is brave enough to get on it,"said he.
no
[ "actions", "comments", "conclusions" ]
"Your [MASK] are brave,"said the King,feeling that his son spoke without thinking.
words
[ "told", "chatted", "talked" ]
"Your words are brave,"said the King,feeling that his son [MASK] without thinking.
spoke
[ "side", "body", "tail" ]
The young man went up to the nervous animal,took the bridle and turned its [MASK] to the sun.He did so because he had observed that the horse was afraid of its own shadow which kept moving upon the ground before his eyes.
head
[ "consulted", "expected", "predicted" ]
The young man went up to the nervous animal,took the bridle and turned its head to the sun.He did so because he had [MASK] that the horse was afraid of its own shadow which kept moving upon the ground before his eyes.
observed
[ "who", "as", "it" ]
The young man went up to the nervous animal,took the bridle and turned its head to the sun.He did so because he had observed that the horse was afraid of its own shadow [MASK] kept moving upon the ground before his eyes.
which
[ "curious", "exhausted", "excited" ]
With its face to the sun,the horse could no longer see the shadow.It soon became [MASK] .The young man patted it gently and by and by he jumped upon its back.Then it set off at a great speed with the brave prince holding on.It ran farther and farther into the plain till at last it became tired and A1exander rode it back.
quiet
[ "fiercely", "firmly", "tightly" ]
With its face to the sun,the horse could no longer see the shadow.It soon became quiet .The young man patted it [MASK] and by and by he jumped upon its back.Then it set off at a great speed with the brave prince holding on.It ran farther and farther into the plain till at last it became tired and A1exander rode it back.
gently
[ "up", "aside", "about" ]
With its face to the sun,the horse could no longer see the shadow.It soon became quiet .The young man patted it gently and by and by he jumped upon its back.Then it set [MASK] at a great speed with the brave prince holding on.It ran farther and farther into the plain till at last it became tired and A1exander rode it back.
off
[ "harmed", "burned", "damaged" ]
The horse was thus given to the brave man.For many years it fought battle after battle together with him.One day in a fierce battle,both of them got seriously [MASK] .The horse struggled to carry Alexander on its back and ran home.Then it died.
wounded
[ "turnout", "callout", "watchout" ]
But first he wanted to [MASK] whether they deserved his help.
findout
[ "bag", "package", "ball" ]
So he placed a very large [MASK] in the center of the main road into town.
stone
[ "jumped", "walked", "drove" ]
Then he [MASK] behind a tree and waited.
hid
[ "Why", "How", "When" ]
[MASK] put this stone in the center of the road?"
Who
[ "cut", "pull", "throw" ]
said the old man, but he did not try to [MASK] the stone.
remove
[ "anger", "curiosity", "doubt" ]
Instead, with some [MASK] he passed around the stone and continued on his way.
difficulty
[ "got", "focused", "based" ]
Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and [MASK] on his way.
continued
[ "bad", "different", "wonderful" ]
Another man came along and did the [MASK] thing; then another came, and another.
same
[ "argued", "thought", "talked" ]
All of them [MASK] about the stone in the center of the road, but not one of them tried to remove it.
complained
[ "and", "so", "or" ]
All of them complained about the stone in the center of the road, [MASK] not one of them tried to remove it.
but
[ "morning", "noon", "night" ]
Late in the [MASK] , a young man came along.
afternoon
[ "close", "dangerous", "frightening" ]
He saw the stone and said, "The night will be very [MASK] .
dark
[ "fight", "play", "lean" ]
Some neighbor will come along later in the dark and will [MASK] against the stone."
fall
[ "refused", "hoped", "hesitated" ]
The young man then [MASK] to move the stone.
began
[ "energy", "force", "effort" ]
He pushed and pulled with all his [MASK] to move it to one side.
strength
[ "satisfaction", "luck", "fear" ]
But imagine his [MASK] when under the stone he found a bag full of money and this message: "This money is for the thoughtful person who removes this stone from the road.
surprise
[ "cards", "books", "letters" ]
But imagine his surprise when under the stone he found a bag full of [MASK] and this message: "This money is for the thoughtful person who removes this stone from the road.
money
[ "selfish", "strong", "powerful" ]
But imagine his surprise when under the stone he found a bag full of money and this message: "This money is for the [MASK] person who removes this stone from the road.
thoughtful
[ "needs", "offers", "owes" ]
That person [MASK] help."
deserves
[ "success", "pleasure", "attention" ]
When we all treat each other with [MASK] , we live better together, we work better together, we cooperate.
consideration
[ "parties", "sports", "clubs" ]
They also want their children to take extra-course [MASK] through which they will learn either an instrument or ballet , or other classes which will give them a head start in life.
activities
[ "rich", "old", "young" ]
Even [MASK] couples will buy a computer for their son or daughter.
poor
[ "try", "want", "manage" ]
However, what most parents [MASK] to see is that the best early education they can give their children is usually very cheap.
fail
[ "Why", "That", "Which" ]
[MASK] most parents fail to realize is that today's children lack self-respect and self-confidence.ks5u The problem is that parents are only educating their children by teaching them how to take multiple-choice tests and how to study well, but parents are not teaching them the most important skills they need to be confident , happy and clever.
What
[ "advising", "persuading", "suggesting" ]
What most parents fail to realize is that today's children lack self-respect and self-confidence.ks5u The problem is that parents are only [MASK] their children by teaching them how to take multiple-choice tests and how to study well, but parents are not teaching them the most important skills they need to be confident , happy and clever.
educating
[ "outgoing", "quiet", "serious" ]
What most parents fail to realize is that today's children lack self-respect and self-confidence.ks5u The problem is that parents are only educating their children by teaching them how to take multiple-choice tests and how to study well, but parents are not teaching them the most important skills they need to be [MASK] , happy and clever.
confident
[ "actual", "real", "true" ]
Parents can achieve this by teaching [MASK] skills like cooking, sewing and doing other housework.
practical
[ "Asking", "Advising", "Telling" ]
[MASK] a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life.
Teaching
[ "hole", "bank", "sea" ]
One day, they came to a [MASK] with a strong current.
river
[ "hoping", "complaining", "taking" ]
As the monks were [MASK] to cross the river, they saw a very young and beautiful woman.
preparing
[ "fly", "jump", "dive" ]
She asked if they could help her [MASK] to the other side.
cross
[ "analyzed", "answered", "protected" ]
The two monks glanced at one another because they had [MASK] not to have physical contact with women.
promised
[ "passed", "directed", "fixed" ]
Then, without a word, the older monk picked up the woman, carried her across the river, [MASK] her gently on the other side, and carried on his journey.
placed
[ "which", "where", "how" ]
The younger monk couldn't believe [MASK] had just happened.
what
[ "sad", "nervous", "afraid" ]
After rejoining his companion, he was [MASK] , and several hours passed without a word between them.
speechless
[ "Originally", "Hesitantly", "Madly" ]
[MASK] , the younger monk couldn't contain himself any longer, and asked, "As monks, we are not permitted to have body contact with a woman; how could you then carry that woman?"
Finally
[ "fetch", "ship", "point" ]
Finally , the younger monk couldn't contain himself any longer, and asked, "As monks, we are not permitted to have body contact with a woman; how could you then [MASK] that woman?"
carry
[ "strange", "cute", "quiet" ]
The [MASK] monk looked at him and replied, "Brother, I set her down on the other side of the river, why are you still carrying her?"
senior
[ "just", "ever", "always" ]
The senior monk looked at him and replied, "Brother, I set her down on the other side of the river, why are you [MASK] carrying her?"
still
[ "past", "permanent", "complex" ]
This simple Zen story has a beautiful message about living in the [MASK] moment.
present
[ "happiness", "disease", "performance" ]
How often do we carry around past [MASK] , holding onto dislikes when the only person we are really hurting is ourselves?
pain
[ "touching", "enjoying", "changing" ]
How often do we carry around past pain , holding onto dislikes when the only person we are really [MASK] is ourselves?
hurting
[ "type", "involve", "settle" ]
We all go through times in life when other people say things or [MASK] in a way that does harm to us.
behave
[ "pretend", "refuse", "hesitate" ]
We can [MASK] to think carefully over past actions or events, but it will finally weigh us down and use up our energy.
choose
[ "depend", "put", "move" ]
Instead, we can choose to let go of what doesn't serve us anymore and [MASK] on the present moment.
concentrate
[ "kindness", "surprise", "impression" ]
Until we can find a level of peace and [MASK] in the present circumstances of our lives, we will never be content, because "now" is all we will ever have.
happiness
[ "disappointing", "unforgettable", "useful" ]
In recent years one of my most [MASK] videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, receiving hugs from all fields of great people.
popular
[ "collecting", "returning", "gathering" ]
In recent years one of my most popular videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, [MASK] hugs from all fields of great people.
receiving
[ "sports", "affairs", "wonders" ]
All in all, those are pretty ordinary [MASK] that just about anyone can do, right?
activities
[ "how", "what", "when" ]
So [MASK] do you think that video has been viewed millions of times?
why
[ "expected", "required", "ordered" ]
My theory is that people are [MASK] to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I'm living as though I had no limits.
drawn
[ "of", "from", "in" ]
People often think someone [MASK] a severe disability to be inactive, upset, maybe even crazy.
with
[ "advise", "greet", "please" ]
But I'd like to [MASK] them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life Among the hundreds of comments on that video, here's one typical remark:"Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel sorry for myself sometimes -or feel not funny enough, or whatever.
surprise
[ "pictures", "replies", "statements" ]
But I'd like to surprise them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life Among the hundreds of [MASK] on that video, here's one typical remark:"Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel sorry for myself sometimes -or feel not funny enough, or whatever.
comments
[ "nervous", "eager", "desperate" ]
But I'd like to surprise them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life Among the hundreds of comments on that video, here's one typical remark:"Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel [MASK] for myself sometimes -or feel not funny enough, or whatever.
sorry
[ "still", "ever", "also" ]
How can I [MASK] think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy!?"
even
[ "if", "while", "although" ]
I found happiness when I realized that imperfect [MASK] I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic.
as
[ "stage", "area", "place" ]
That's not to say that there isn't [MASK] for improvement.
room
[ "protect", "rescue", "reserve" ]
I'm always trying to be better so I can better [MASK] the world!
serve
[ "challenges", "doubts", "endings" ]
I do believe my life has no [MASK] . I want you all to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be.
limits
[ "finish", "continue", "stop" ]
As we [MASK] our journey together, please take a moment to think about any limitations you've placed on your life.
start
[ "worry", "care", "talk" ]
As we start our journey together, please take a moment to [MASK] about any limitations you've placed on your life.
think
[ "we", "one", "you" ]
Now think about what [MASK] would be like to be free of those limitations.
it
[ "short", "aware", "fond" ]
Now think about what it would be like to be [MASK] of those limitations.
free
[ "road", "method", "path" ]
Mobile phones are a great [MASK] to stay connected with friends and family.
way
[ "But", "So", "Therefore" ]
[MASK] , it is important to remember that there are certain times when you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
However
[ "which", "that", "where" ]
However , it is important to remember that there are certain times [MASK] you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
when
[ "After", "Before", "Because" ]
[MASK] you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages or taking phone calls.
If
[ "act", "action", "habit" ]
Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude [MASK] .
behavior
[ "have", "take", "send" ]
In the United States, students would never be allowed to [MASK] their mobile phones during class.
use
[ "accept", "make", "get" ]
If you were to send or [MASK] a text message you would probably be kicked out of class.
receive
[ "school", "office", "home" ]
It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during [MASK] .
class
[ "ask", "suggest", "answer" ]
There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to [MASK] respect for those around you.
show
[ "wish", "hope", "expect" ]
The [MASK] to be connected all the time seems to be more important than the desire to learn.
desire
[ "possible", "necessary", "interesting" ]
The desire to be connected all the time seems to be more [MASK] than the desire to learn.
important
[ "what", "that", "whether" ]
It's easy to understand [MASK] it is so tempting to have your phone on during class.
why
[ "himself", "herself", "ourselves" ]
But you may actually be hurting [MASK] when you do this.
yourself
[ "higher", "better", "upper" ]
Your teacher knows when you use your phone and may give you a [MASK] grade.
lower
[ "forget", "remember", "leave" ]
Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what's going on in class, you may [MASK] something important.
miss
[ "always", "often", "sometimes" ]
He [MASK] played with his classmates and when the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always lowered his head without a word.
seldom
[ "nodded", "raised", "bent" ]
He seldom played with his classmates and when the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always [MASK] his head without a word.
lowered
[ "through", "of", "into" ]
One spring, the boy's father got some saplings [MASK] the neighbor and told his children to plant one each person.
from
[ "sons", "daughters", "neighbours" ]
One spring, the boy's father got some saplings from the neighbor and told his [MASK] to plant one each person.
children
[ "demanded", "agreed", "wished" ]
The father also [MASK] to buy a favorite gift for whoever grew best.
promised
[ "tool", "praise", "help" ]
The boy also wanted to get his father's [MASK] .
gift
[ "touch", "sight", "face" ]
But seeing his brothers and sisters carry water actively, he lost [MASK] .
heart