Zengzi, a famous Confucian scholar in ancient China, was renowned for his integrity and wisdom. Once, his wife was about to go to the market and her son begged to go with her. To pacify him, she promised to buy him some pork when she returned.

　　Upon her return, however, she found that the pork was too expensive and thus changed her mind.

　　When Zengzi learned of this, he took a knife, went to the pigsty, and slaughtered their only pig. His wife was startled and asked, "Why are you killing the pig? I was just joking with the child." Zengzi replied, "Children are imitative.

　　If you don't fulfill your promise, he will not trust you in the future and may become dishonest."

　　This story illustrates the importance of honesty and integrity in parenting. Zengzi's actions taught his son, and indeed all of us, that words have consequences and should be taken seriously.

　　His wisdom and moral principles have been passed down through the ages, inspiring countless individuals.

　　Questions：

　　1、Zengzi was famous for his _______ and _______.

　　A. courage; humor

　　B. knowledge; strength

　　C. integrity; wisdom

　　D. bravery; patience

　　2、Zengzi's wife promised to buy her son some pork because _______.

　　A. he was hungry

　　B. he wanted to go to the market

　　C. she wanted to pacify him

　　D. she loved him very much

　　3、When Zengzi's wife returned from the market, she found that _______.

　　A. the pork was too cheap

　　B. the pork was too expensive

　　C. there was no pork left

　　D. the market was closed

　　4、Zengzi slaughtered the pig to _______.

　　A. teach his son a lesson

　　B. prepare a meal for his family

　　C. fulfill his wife's promise

　　D. celebrate a special occasion

　　5、Zengzi's actions inspired countless individuals to _______.

　　A. keep their promises

　　B. raise pigs

　　C. become scholars

　　D. joke with children

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