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1. 1.

   Choose the correct answers to complete these sentences.

   1. The principal wanted to punish Lin Piao so that he would
      1. improve in his studies.
      2. show greater respect for the principal.
      3. come to school on time.
      4. come to school regularly.
   2. When Lin told the principal about the pot of gold that he had found, the principal
      1. did not believe him at first.
      2. became very excited.
      3. wanted the pot all for himself.
      4. told Lin what he must do with the gold.
   3. Lin said that he wanted to give the principal some of the gold
      1. as a gift
      2. for being so kind to him.
      3. for educating him.
      4. for all the troubles he might have caused him.
   4. If he got the gold, the principal would
      1. buy a small paddy field.
      2. educate some of the local children.
      3. build a bigger school.
      4. give it back to Lin.
   5. In the end, the principal did not get any gold, because
      1. Lin had already used it all up.
      2. Lin had taken the pot of gold for safe-keeping.
      3. it had all been a dream.
      4. Lin had changed his mind about giving the principal a gift.
2. 2.

   Why did the principal speak to Lin Piao sternly at first?

3. 3.

   Why did his behaviour towards Lin changed afterwards?

4. 4.

   What was it that Lin 'never got a chance to do'? Why is that so?

5. 5.

   Why did the principal have to control himself with a great effort?

6. 6.

   Give a suitable title to the passage. Give reasons for your choice.