In ancient China lived an artist paintings were almost lifelike（栩栩如生）, which made him proud of(he). One day the king wanted to get his portrait (画像） done so he called all talented artists to come and present their finest work. The artist was sure his work   (prove)the best, but when he presented his work to the king's official, the old man laughed and told him the king was not likely (choose) it. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River where he could learn a little from the (great) artist in the world.

Out of curiosity(好奇), the artist packed his bags and went there  person. When he asked the villagers on the banks of the river he could find the legendary(传奇的）artist, they smiled and pointed down the river. The next morning he set out to find the well-known (paint).He was impressed by the mountains being silently reflected in the water as the small boat moved   (gentle) along the river. When he eventually passed the milky white waterfalls and blue mountains which (surround) by soft clouds, his breath was taken away by the greatest artist on earth-Mother Nature.