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    An elephant was standing and picking leaves from a tree. A small fly came, flying and buzzing near his ear. The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came again and the  elephant waved it away once more.

    This happened several times. Then the elephant asked the fly, "Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can't you just stay in one place?"

    The fly answered, "I am interested in whatever I see, hear or smell. My five senses, and everything that happens around me, pull me here and there and I cannot resist (抵抗) them. What is your secret? How can you stay so calm and still? "

    The elephant stopped eating and said, "My five senses do not rule me. I am in control  of  myself — my senses do not tell me what to do. This helps me stay focused on whatever I do, and so, keep my mind calm and still. Now that I am eating, I am completely enjoying eating. In this way, I can just focus on enjoying my food."

    After hearing these words, the fly's eyes opened wide and a smile appeared on his face. He looked at the elephant and said, "I understand! I will always be restless if I let my senses control me. On the other hand, if I try to use some self-control, my  mind will become calm and I'll be able to stay still."

    It is said that the mind is restless and pays attention to whatever is in front of it. But if you can control what you pay attention to, you can control your mind.

    1. (1) The fly thought he moved around a lot because     .
      A . he had nowhere to land B . he couldn't see things clearly C . he was interested in everything around him D . his five senses couldn't work with each other
    2. (2) According to the elephant, what is the key to staying calm?
      A . Being in control of one's senses. B . Enjoying eating. C . Being able to find peace. D . Focusing on many things at the same time.
    3. (3) Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?
      A . The fly can resist everything that happens around him. B . The five senses always rule the elephant. C . The fly will be calm if the senses control him. D . The elephant can focus on what he is doing.
    4. (4) Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?
      A . Stay Still and Calm B . Focus on More Than One Thing C . Pay Attention to Your Feelings D . Take Control of Your Mind

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