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       By Chinese zodiac, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox year starts from Feb. 12, 2021 to Jan. 31, 2022.Ox is the second(第二) in the 12-year cycle(循環) of the Chinese zodiac sign.         Why is Ox the second on the Chinese zodiacs? People say it is because Ox helps Rat. The JadeEmperor(玉皇大帝) held(舉辦) a river-crossing race(渡河比賽) to decide(決定) which animals can be on theChinese zodiacs. Ox is a good swimmer and he could have arrived(到達) the first(第一). But itkindly(仁慈) takes Rat to cross the river. When arriving, Rat jumps to the end ahead(在…前) of Ox, andOx lost(失去) the first place.
        Oxen are good helpers on the farm. They are diligent(勤奮), persistent(執著), and honest(誠實). ToChinese people, Oxen are faithful(忠誠的) friends. They make great contributions(貢獻) to oursociety(社會). Like the ox, people born(出生) in the Year of the Ox are industrious(勤奮), cautious(細心),and always glad to help.

【題組】43. According to the article(根據本文), an Ox perosn is usually _________.
(A) helpful
(B) strong
(C) smart
(D) happy