That’s what everybody wanted - that he came down. But how? Now everybody was tense(紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge（报仇）.

　　He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.

　　However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, realizing that the man really helped him because he induced him to try his best and save himself.

　　“I should be thankful and not angry.”

　　1．What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?

　　A．He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.

　　B．He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.

　　C．He was climbing down quickly but carefully.

　　D．He shouted loudly for help but no one helped.

　　2．How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?

　　A．He was nervous. B．He kept silent. C．He was angry.

　　D．He felt surprised.

　　3．What do you think motivated the man to climb down?

　　A．Courage.

　　B. Assistance.

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