The Flying Turtle | 飞翔的乌龟

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One bright sunny morning, Mr. Turtle grew bored in the water and decided to go ashore.

"I'm tired of swimming all day. I'll go out on the shore today," he said.

On his way, he met Mrs. Fish.
"Good morning, Mr. Turtle. Where are you going so early?"
"I'm going out of the water. I plan to walk along the shore."
"On the shore?! I envy you, Mr. Turtle," said the fish.
"Why is that?"
"If I go out of the water, I'll die. You are very lucky. Please tell me about the outside world. What is out there?"

Mr. Turtle thought for a moment. "Well, Mrs. Fish, there is so much to see. First, there are trees and mountains. Second, there are houses and people. Third, there is the sky."
"Tell me about the sky!"
"It is blue and beautiful, even bigger than the sea. You can see everything from there, but you must fly."
"You are lucky, Mr. Turtle. But can you fly, too?"
"Well... of course. It's easy. I'll teach you someday," Mr. Turtle boasted before quickly excusing himself.

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