B.Inggris 22.23
B.Inggris 22.23
B.Inggris 22.23
Buddha was born around 563 BC in Nepal. His family were nobles and warriors. They wanted him to be
a warrior, but since childhood, Buddha was quiet and thoughtful. He did not like the privileged life at
his father's palace. He found it dull. So he began to wander around the countryside, thinking deeply
about the right way to live. One day, around 533 BC, Buddha came across three men. The first was
old, the second was sick, and the third was dead. Looking at them, Buddha saw that the world was full
of suffering. Could it ever end?
Then Buddha met a fourth man: a Hindu monk who lived by begging. The monk was calm and serene, so
Buddha decided to try living like him. Buddha traveled through India, studying with Hindu teachers.
Nevertheless, their religious ideas did not satisfy him.
Buddha also spent time alone, thinking and meditating. In 528 BC, he was sitting under a tree when he
suddenly felt he understood suffering. It was caused by people themselves! If they lived better lives,
it would end. Buddha said that everyone should try to be humble, generous, and merciful. People
should give up violence and practice self-control.
Buddha spent the rest of his life teaching and preaching. Many people followed him. Some became
monks and nuns, others used his ideas to guide their everyday lives. A new religion called Buddhism
grew and spread to many parts of the world.
Buddha died in Nepal at about the age of 80. Today, he is still honored by millions of people in many
lands.
Source: Microsoft • Encarta • 2009
60. Buddha disliked the privileged life at his father's palace because . . .
A. he found it dull
B. Buddha was quiet and thoughtful
C. his family wanted him to be a warrior
D. he was thinking deeply about the right way to live
Complete the conversations with the correct sentences from the box. Listen to check your answers.
Sonya: Hey, Will. You look so serious. What's up?
Will:__________________________________(72) Yes, I am.
Sonya: Are you preparing for a test? On what subject?
Will:__________________________________(73) I'm reading some books.
Sonya:________________________________(74)
It's okay. Thanks.
Will: Geography.
Sonya: Do you need help?
Will:__________________________________(75)