奇速英语

One day, Samuel, Timothy and Xander saw an old woman with a heavy bag on her back. As they were kind, the brothers ____2____ to carry the bag all the way to her home. This old woman had magical powers. She asked ____3____ whether there was anything she could help them with. Each brother spoke of a different thing that would please him.

“A big ____4____ with plenty of servants would make me happy,” said Samuel. “A big farm with lots of food would make me happy. Then I could be rich ____5____ worries,” said Timothy. “A beautiful wife would make me happy,” said Xander.

 When the brothers returned home, they found their dreams ____6____. The brothers were beside themselves with ____7____ at this new turn of events. They thanked their lucky stars and adapted to their new lifestyles. The days passed and soon a year was over. However, the situation was now ____8____ for Samuel, Timothy and Xander. Samuel had grown tired of his big house. Timothy found it hard to plough (耕) the fields. Xander, too, grew used to his beautiful wife and no longer found any joy in ____9____ with her. In short, all of them were ____10____ again.