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Many years ago, in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring（泉水）up on the mountain.He took care of the spring every day, and s (1) ______ away all the leaves and other things t (2) ______ would make the water dirty.Soon, beautiful swans（天鹅） came to the clear spring ,and the village became a popular attraction for visitors.
Years passed, One evening the town leaders, held a meeting, As they looked at the salary list,one of them said “Why do we keep these old man o (3) ______ year after year, I don’t think we need him or his work.” Later, the old man was t (4) ______ to leave.
For several weeks, nothing changed. When early a (5) ______ came, the leaves began to fall off the trees, and the spring was covered with leaves. A few days later, the water was much darker. Only a few months a (6) ______ the old man left, all the swans left, and the t (7) ______ didn’t come ,either.
Then they r (8) ______ their mistake and rehired the old man. a few weeks later, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life r (9) ______ to the village.
So, my friends, do you see? No matter how small your work seems to be, n (10) ______ look down upon it. Anything we can do will make a difference.
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