Cindy put her line into the lake. She had been looking forward to the fishing competition for months. She really wanted to catch the biggest fish of the day and get the prize, a huge trophy (奖杯).
"Got one!" someone shouted. It was Ryan, who was reeling(卷，收线) in a big fish.
Cindy's father put his hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, dear. Be patient. "
"But what if I don't catch anything? I really want that trophy. " Cindy asked.
Her father said Trophies are nice but you love fishing. Don't let winning a trophy make you less happy. "
Cindy smiled. Her father always knew what to say to cheer her up. Just at that time, her line was stuck on something. " It's a fish!" Cindy began to reel to the snore (午). Lt was really strong, and she imagined the biggest fish she'd ever seen on the end of the line. A new meters from the shore, something green appeared on the water.
"It's a turtle(龟)!" her father shouted.
The turtle was huge and everyone came excitedly to see Cindy's catch. "It must be twenty kilograms!" Ryan said.
Cindy reeled even harder. But when the turtle was near the shore, her father set it free. The turtle turned and disappeared in the water.
"Oh no!" Cindy cried.
Mr. Reynolds, the competition judge (评委), walked over. "That turtle has been in this lake for years. People come fishing just hoping to see him. "
"Really?" Cindy asked.
Mr. Reynolds nodded." What a catch! The competition isn't over yet, but I have a feeling I know who is going to win the trophy."
Cindy was glad she hadn't caught the turtle. It would give her something to look forward to in the next fishing trip.
