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When I was small, my mum used to give the family something special for meals. She once put some burnt bread in front of my dad. __1__ my surprise, my dad just took his bread, smiled at my mum and then turned to ask me __2__ my day at school was. I've forgotten what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him put some butter on that bread. He 3 it up as usual.
After dinner, my mum said sorry to my dad for burning the bread. And I will never forget what he said, "I __4__ burnt bread, dear. It doesn't matter at all. "
That night, I asked dad if he really liked his bread burnt. He took me in the arms and said, “Your mum worked very 5 all day. She's really tired. And you see -- a bit of burnt food never 6 anyone!”
Now I know life is not perfect. Nobody is perfect, either. As for me, I often forget birthdays or some other special 7 . But I've learned something important over these years. What we really need is the understanding of each other, whether between a 8 and wife, a parent and child or just between two friends. This is 9 key to a happy life.
So don't get angry if the bread gets burnt. Remember, burnt bread never hurt anyone. Be 10 to those around you and a happier life will surely come closer to you.
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6. hurt 7. days 8. husband 9. the 10. kind/friendly/thankful