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When I was a naughty kid, I liked to read, play outside and talk a lot.One day, my mum 40. me one of her favourite books Anne of Green Gables.She considered me to be the main character, Anne, and she was right.
41. it came out in 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been popular with teenagers all over the world.It also teaches us how to grow up to be a happy and useful person. Here's a (n) 42. to the story.
Anne is 43. 11-year-old orphan (孤儿) who was adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert in the town of Avonlea, Canada.She helps them work on their farm. She's friendly 44. everyone.
At first, Matthew and Marilla 45. that Anne could be of any use on the farm because she was very thin. Yet, Anne 46. that she can actually be helpful through her hard work, and she does so without 47. her great sense of fun.She doesn't become "a good girl" if "a good girl" means knowing only how to work and live unhappily.48. , we can see Anne's love for life everywhere. She knows how to enjoy herself, whether it's by eating ice cream or trying on a new dress. This is exactly why 49. love the story.
Many stories for children are written to teach them how to be "good", but Anne of Green Gables gives readers a helping hand rather than trying to 50. them to be good girls and boys.

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