John, a farmer, was riding his cart along the country road. He had to arrive at the market early so that he could sell his vegetables. It rained heavily the day before, so it was very difficult for the horse to move on in the mud（泥）.
It was more difficult for the horse to move the cart from the mud. John climbed down from his seat and stood beside his cart. He felt really sad. But he didn't try to lift the wheels up by himself. Instead, he looked up at the sky and started shouting, "I am unlucky!"
After some time, an old man walked by. "Do you think you can move the cart by simply looking at it and shouting？" he asked. "Did you try to get the wheels out of the mud by yourself？Come on, put your shoulder to the wheels, and you will soon find the way out. "
John did as the old man said. John learned his lesson. He thanked the man and went happily on his way.
| A. Why has this happened to me? B. Soon the wheels were out of the mud. C. Nobody will help you unless you help yourself. D. He looked around but couldn't find anyone to help him. E. Then suddenly the wheels of the horse cart sank deep into the mud. |
