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Song Lian was a famous litterateur (文学家), historian and thinker in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty.
Song Lian loved reading. But he was from a poor family, he could not afford to buy books. He (1)borrowed books from others and returned them on time. He never (2)broke his promise (承诺). One day, Song Lian went to borrow books from Mr. Liu who was a rich man. But he never lent books to (3)strangers easily. Mr. Liu thought Song Lian was a hard-working man so he (4)agreed to lend Song Lian a book. Song Lian told Mr. Liu he would return it in three days. Mr. Liu thought for a (5)while and said nothing. Then, Song Lian borrowed the book home.
After he returned home, Song Lian couldn't (6)wait to start reading. He didn't go out to play and (7)stayed up to read.
(8)Finally, on the third morning, Song Lian left early and returned the book to Mr. Liu.
Mr. Liu was very (9)surprised and praised Song Lian for his integrity (诚信). It's great to be a person with (10)trust, but it's more important to be a person who keeps his promise.

答案： 1.borrowed 2.broke 3.strangers 4.agreed 5.while 6.wait 7.stayed 8.Finally 9.surprised 10.trust