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Wang Xizhi is one of the most famous calligraphers in Chinese history. When he was young, he developed a great
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in calligraphy. He practised writing every day without any
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. There are also many interesting stories about him. One of them goes like this:
One day, Wang Xizhi was practising in his study. He was so
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writing that he didn’t notice anything around him. His family knew his habit of forgetting meals, so they
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his lunch to his room and placed it on a small table next to him. They told him to eat, but he just
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and continued practising.
Time passed, and Wang Xizhi felt
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. He reached for the food without looking up. There was a plate of steamed buns and a small dish of sauce. However, he
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the inkstone for the sauce dish. He dipped a bun into the ink and took a big bite. The taste was terrible!
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being upset, Wang Xizhi simply smiled. He found the situation quite
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. He even joked that though the ink tasted bad, his writing was good. He wasn’t angry at all. Instead, he felt
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of his dedication to his art. His family was amazed by his reaction.
This story reminds us that great achievements
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complete focus and love for what you do. However, we should also remember to take
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of our basic needs while pursuing our goals.
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) 1. A. idea B. problem C. fear D. interest
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) 4. A. sold B. threw C. brought D. cooked
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) 5. A. shouted B. cried C. nodded D. slept
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) 7. A. mistook B. made C. drew D. cleaned
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) 8. A. As for B. Because of C. According to D. Instead of
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)10. A. tired B. proud C. afraid D. shy
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)12. A. notes B. place C. out D. care
