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A man from a big city with a new cart (马车) and a beautiful pair of horses was driving along a
country road . He did not give much attention to where he was going. Very soon he knew he lost his
way, but he kept on driving hoping he would meet someone or find his way back.
It was a long way. For many hours he kept on driving. When it was almost dark he saw a farmer
who was working in a field. He stopped and shouted, "Hello, farmer!" "Hello, yourself!" the farmer
answered, still working.
"Where does this road go?"
"I have never seen it go anywhere. It always stays where it is." said the farmer, without stopping his
work.
"How far is it to the next town?" said the stranger, with a little louder voice.
"I don't know. I've never measured (测量) it ." Answered the farmer.
By the time the city man was getting angry. "What do you know? You're the biggest fool I've seen."
The farmer stopped and turned and looked for a while at the man. Then he said, "Maybe I do not know
much, perhaps I'm a fool. But at least I'm not lost."
1. The city man said "Hello, farmer" because _______.
A. he was friendly to everyone
B. he saw an old man in the country
C. he lost his way and he wished the farmer who would show him the way
D. he was very happy
2. Did the farmer say anything to the city man?
A. Yes, he did.
B. We don't know.
C. No, he didn't.
D. The city man didn't find his way.
3. The farmer didn't tell the city man the way to the next town because _______.
A. the farmer didn't know the way, either
B. the farmer is busy working in the field
C. The city man asked the question rudely
D. the farmer can't speak clearly
4. Was the farmer the biggest fool?
A. Yes, he was.
B. No, he wasn't.
C. Yes, he is.
D. We don't know.
5. "I'm not lost" means "_______".
A. I'm not a fool.
B. I haven't lost my way.
C. I haven't lost anything.
D. I haven't lost myself.
