Long, long ago an elephant and a monkey lived in the same forest. They were good friends. But both of them were very proud（骄傲）.

　　The elephant was proud because he was so (1) “Look how big and strong I am!” he said, “I can break a tree down, can you?”

　　The monkey was proud because be was so (2) “Look how fast I can run and climb!” he said “Can you climb a tree?”

　　At last they went to a clever old owl and said, “Please (3) us which is better. To be strong or to be quick?”

　　The old owl said to them, “Do just as I say. And then I'll tell you (4) is better. Do you see that great fruit tree on the other (5) of the river? Go and pick some fruit and bring it to me.”

　　“Get on my back,” said the elephant. “I shall (7) you. I am big and strong, and I am not afraid to swim across a river.”

　　“Wait a minute. I can climb” Said the monkey. He ran quickly up the tree, and threw the fruit to the ground. The elephant put it in his big mouth.

　　Then they came back to the old owl and gave him the fruit. “Now, ” they said “which is better to be strong or to be quick?”

　　“Can anyone tell which is better?” asked the old owl. The elephant is strong, but he couldn't get the fruit by himself; the monkey is quick, but he couldn't get the fruit by himself, either. You two could get it only when you