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| Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 1 very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send both of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 2 a plan. They would toss (抛) a coin. The loser would go 3 into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earning (赚的的钱), 4 his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 5 . James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 6 than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he graduated, he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings. 7 James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 8 up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear brother. He said, "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 9 will come true. I will take care of you." But Jack said 10 , "Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands. It's too 11 . Now I can't even hold a glass." To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother's hands with 12 towards the sky. He called his drawing "The Praying Hands", which became very famous years later. | ||||
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