-22. There was a duck. Its parents wanted it to grow into a beautiful swan (天鵝) because they believed a swan could have a ___19___ future than a duck. However, being a swan is not the duck’s nature (天性), so it became ___20___ duck in the pond. Some ___21___ ducks talked to it and helped it practice talking to its parents. One day, the duck finally told its parents the truth. “I don’t want to swim, sing, or live like a swan. I never wanted to be ___22___. That’s not me.” Its parents were surprised, but they were trying to be fine with that. They need some time to learn: Being free to do what you like is the true happiness (幸福). 19.

由 Siao 提供