One day, the potter __24__ to take the rope with which he tied the donkey every day. When he reached the __25__， he thought, "How do I tie this donkey today? He might __26__ if I sleep." The potter decided to lie down holding the donkey's __27__ while sleeping.

　　But this way, neither the donkey nor the potter was able to take a rest. A saint (圣人), who __28__ to be passing by, saw the potter holding on to the donkey's ears. When the potter told the saint what the __29__ was, the saint said: "Take the donkey to the place where you tie him every day. __30__ to tie him using an imaginary rope. I __31__ you he won't run away." The potter did what the saint had said.

　　He left the donkey and went to take a nap. When he woke up, to his __32__ and relief, he found the donkey standing in the __33__ place.

　　Soon the potter prepared to leave for __34__. But the donkey did not __35__. "What is wrong with this donkey？！" __36__ the potter in frustration(苦恼)．

　　__37__， the potter saw the wise saint again. He ran up to the saint and told him about the donkey's __38__ behavior. The saint said: "You tied up the donkey, but did you untie him? Go and pretend to untie the rope." The potter __39__ the saint's advice.

　　Now the donkey was ready to leave for home. The potter understood that his donkey was a __40__ donkey. The potter thanked the wise saint and went home happily with his donkey.

14．A. Though B．Unless C．Since D．While

15．A. stand B．Rest C．sing D．dance

16．A. training B．Walking C．feeding D．tying

17．A. forgot B．Decided C．stopped D．agreed

18．A. stone B．Tree C．bridge D．house

19．A. walk around B．lie down C．run away D．make noises

20．A. ears B．Nose C．legs D．tail

21．A. failed B．Tried C．happened D．managed

22. A. animal B．Problem C．place D．result

23．A. Learn B．Consider C．Wish D．Pretend